Fundamentals of Counseling Flashcards
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Carl Rogers identified three core conditions necessary for therapeutic change. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Answer: Systematic desensitization
Systematic desensitization is a behavioral technique; Rogers' three core conditions are unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence (genuineness).
The ethical principle of 'nonmaleficence' in counseling means:
Answer: Avoiding actions that cause harm to the client
Nonmaleficence means 'do no harm'—counselors must avoid actions, interventions, or relationships that could injure clients.
In motivational interviewing, 'rolling with resistance' means the counselor should:
Answer: Reflect resistance without arguing and explore the client's ambivalence
Rolling with resistance involves reflecting the client's reluctance without confrontation, allowing ambivalence to be explored rather than defended.
A counselor practicing from a feminist therapy perspective would most likely emphasize:
Answer: Social, cultural, and political factors as sources of psychological problems
Feminist therapy views personal problems as rooted in societal structures, power imbalances, and systemic oppression rather than solely intrapsychic factors.
During an initial intake session, informed consent should include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: A guarantee of positive treatment outcomes
Counselors cannot guarantee outcomes; informed consent covers services, policies, rights, and limits of confidentiality, but not promised results.
Which of the following best describes 'empathic confrontation' in counseling?
Answer: Pointing out client discrepancies with sensitivity and support
Empathic confrontation involves gently highlighting discrepancies between a client's words, feelings, and behaviors while maintaining a supportive stance.
A client from a collectivist cultural background may view individual-focused counseling goals as:
Answer: Inconsistent with their cultural values around family and community
Collectivist cultures prioritize group harmony and family interdependence, so purely individualistic goals may conflict with the client's core values.