Final Exam - Course 401

This exam is worth 100 points. Each question is worth 2 points.

1. According to Ellison, events considered merely an obstacle to a White urban dweller can become an impenetrable barrier to a minority person when racism is injected. T True/ False

2. Closely connected with the setting of goals and the establishment of timetables is D a. The counselee’s need to change his behavior b. The counselee’s present day crisis bring him into counseling c. The counselee’s significant others interventions d. The counselee’s motivation to change

3. Addictive behaviors are an attempt to produce a desired mood change through an emotional attachment to: D a. an event b. an object C. a person D. all of the above

4. The broken compass pattern of coping is defined as: a. a confused internal guidance system b. a rigid use of the same coping style to deal with different stressors c. a codependency coping skill d, a pessimistic outlook

5. Once an addictive pattern or behavior is formed it generally remains intact and is not easily switched to another object. F

6. Constant fatigue, frequent headaches, racing thoughts, increased mistrust, and lack of joy are typical symptoms of stress T

7. Which of these is not an essential characteristic of addiction: C a. tolerance b. self deception c. memory loss d. distortion of attention e. withdrawal

8. Isolation is one of the primary characteristics of people who have become addicted T

9. Which of these behaviors is not characteristic of an ACOA? B a. repressed anger b. gullibility c. guilt d. denial of feelings

10. ______are enablers that focus their lives around another person to such a degree that they promote irresponsibility in the other person. B. a. ACOA’s b. codependents c. dependent personalities e. drug pushers

11. A family genogram is a mapping tool created to trace the counselee’s family history to pinpoint genetic diseases. F

12. Which of these is not a goal for helping those impacted by alcoholism during their childhood C A. To develop healthy relationships B. To identify and express feelings appropriately C. To increase loyalty to family members D. To forgive and let go of the past

13. The AIDS virus may remain dormant in the body for years before it begins to run rampant through a person’s system. T

14. Aids can not be transmitted in which of the following ways. B A. Exchange of body fluids B. Kissing C. Tainted blood products D. Infected needles

15. Behavioral strategies focus on the learning of new behavior patterns that either modify the stressors or allow better adaptation T

16. Perfectionism, non assertiveness, or a type “A” personality orientation tend to intensify A stress, B. depression C. anxiety disorders D. none of these A

17. The counselor needs to be aware of his own personal thoughts and feelings and the impact they have on the counselee. T

18. The phrase “I know what you are going through,” tends to convey deep empathy during a counseling session. F

19. “Attending” during the session involves giving the appropriate verbal feedback and allowing yourself to experience as closely as possible what the counselee is feeling F

20. The “D” in BASIC ID stands for A. Depression B. drugs C. decipher D. dissociation D

21. Crisis intervention counseling is specialized counseling that is time limited, usually lasting about 6 months. F

22. Christian counseling and discipleship are considered to be incompatible processes F

23. One of the cultural issues that the urban counselor may have to contend with is this notion held by Asians –“ anyone who goes for counseling is crazy”. F

24. ______address interpersonal patterns that either stimulate stress, such as conflict or the fear of displeasing someone, or are used to cope with external stressors that cannot be changed. A

A. social strategies B. cognitive strategies C. daily living skills D. behavior modification

25. All of following are considered internal stressors except: A. cognitive stressors B. environmental stressors C. spiritual deficits D. biological factors. B 26. “Assertiveness training” is a problem focused strategy that falls into the following intervention category D A. physiological B. cognitive C. behavioral D. social

27. “Modifying beliefs” is an emotion focused strategy that falls into the following intervention category. C A. physiological B. cognitive C. behavioral D. social

28. When working with a counselee that has been victimized the counselor should avoid saying anything that would indicate that the counselee was at fault. This faux pox is called- A A. Blaming the victim B. self punishment C. reality testing D. a defense mechanism

29. Groups such as Over Eaters Anonymous, Parents without Partners, and Battered women’s support groups are considered B . A. Group therapy B. Self help groups C. encounter groups

30. Which of these is not one of the five stages of death and dying B A. Bargaining B. Expectation C. Depression D. Denial

30. A counselor must be prepared to see almost total regression in person’s with AIDS from one session to another as they struggle with impending death. T

31. Counseling those in marital conflict due to disillusionment involves helping them find a partner that meets their “need generated fantasy”, and expectations. F

32. It is at the counselors discretion to report information regarding child or elder abuse That was uncovered in a counseling session F

33. In working with an abuser, the counselor should use extensive role playing techniques to help the abuser “learn empathy for the other spouse”, and learn appropriate relationship skills. T

34. Which is these are not primary goals for helping a counselee through the divorce recovery process A A. Help them under stand the addictive cycle B. Help them face and accept the reality of the marital breakup C. Help the custodial parent deal with the children D. Help them overcome the feelings of failure E. all of the above

35. It is a strong belief among Puerto Ricans that mental illness is caused by evil spirits. T

36. In working with a woman who has had an abortion, it is important that she be able to use ______as a purging process to release her emotions connected to the event. B A. Anger Management B. General catharsis C. Scriptures D. A support system

37. Restoring a broken relationship with the Lord is not considered a therapeutic goal. F

38. Which of these is not a primary goal for helping victims of sexual abuse? A. To work through the experience / traumatic event B. To realize that he or she is not at fault, C. To assign shame and prosecute the abuser D. To establish a healthy relationship with the opposite sex. C

39. Talking is considered therapeutic because it helps us to rid ourselves of pent up feelings and emotions. T

40. In the acronym BASIC ID, “A” stands for assessment. F

41. In the acronym BASIC ID “ B” stands for behavior. T

42. In the African- American community the minister or Pastor has traditionally performed the counseling function. T

43. When a counselor feels he or she is unable to met a clients needs it is ethical to A. terminate services as quickly as possible B. enroll in classes to learn to met clients needs C. refer the client to a counselor, psychologist, or therapist with more experience working with the clients problem D. Pray for wisdom and insight into the client’s problem C

44. Jim crow laws were invented to support the African American community. F

45. Native Americans have been noted to have higher rates of alcoholism, and commit suicide at a rate higher than the general population. T

46. The urban counselor has a dual task in counseling minority counselees which includes “prevention” and “treatment”. T

47. Tracing the origins of problem is not a “spiritual endeavor”. The counselor should help the counselee move toward the future not dig up the past. F

48. The traditional role of most trained counselors is one of emotional distance from he Counselee. This could be interpreted as lack of caring by the Hispanic counselee. T

49. When crossing cultures it is important to understand that every individual has a ______unique to his or her culture. B A. aptitude B. worldview C. destiny

50. Counseling can bring about the healing of emotional and relational wounds when it is based on presuppositions based on B A. Psychological theories only B. Biblical beliefs C. Testing results