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1Who was the first proponent of Psychoanalytic Theory?
- AKarl Jung
- BSigmund Freud
- CCarl Rogers
- DAlbert Bandura
2Which of the following is NOT a psychic entity as described by Psychodynamic Theory?
- AEros
- BId
- CEgo
- DSuperego
3Which psychic entity is ruled by the moral principle?
- AEros
- BId
- CEgo
- DSuperego
4The three levels of the mind, as described by psychoanalysis are the:
- AUnaware, aware and self-aware
- BWanted, unwanted and discarded
- CConscious, precocious and unconscious
- DNone of the above
5Instinctual urges that threaten to surface to the conscious level and pose a danger to ego integrity can result in which form of anxiety?
- AReality
- BMoral
- CNeurotic
- DConsistent
6Shifting troubling or difficult feelings onto a more appropriate target is an example of which ego defence mechanism?
- AProjection
- BSublimation
- CDisplacement
- DIntrojection
7An example of 'reaction formation' would be which of the following scenarios?
- AA man is attracted to his wife's sister. He is often heard loudly proclaiming that he cannot stand any of his wife's family.
- BA man is attracted to his wife's sister. He is heard stating that he thinks his wife is attracted to his brother.
- CA man is attracted to his wife's sister. He buys presents for his wife constantly and gives her foot massage every night.
- DA man is attracted to his wife's sister. He spends every spare moment exercising in the gym.
8Which of the following represents the correct order of the psychosexual stages proposed by the psychodynamic theory?
- AInfancy, Childhood, Waking, Adolescent, Adulthood
- BOral, Anal, Phallic, Latent, Genital
- COral, Anal, Genital, Latent, Phallic
- DNone of the above
99. A client comes to therapy complaining of problems in their workplace. They find that they are experiencing anxiety around their boss. The client feels like they are not able to meet the demands being placed on them by the boss, but feel unable to communicate this to him as they are afraid of letting him down. A psychodynamic therapist would treat this client in which of the following ways?
- ATell the client to get over the feelings they are facing and speak to their boss like an adult.
- BExamine the client’s thoughts towards the boss and attempt to reframe the irrational beliefs that are fuelling the client’s anxiety.
- CEncourage the client to use the strengths that they possess to develop a way to talk to their boss that will allow them to communicate that they feel overworked and under-supported.
- DUse free association exercises to develop a deeper understanding of the client’s psyche. Use this understanding to offer an interpretation of the situation that may have escaped the client otherwise. Ask directed questions towards the nature of the relationship the client had with their parents as a child.
10Person-centred therapy first arose at which time?
- A1940s
- B1950s
- C1960s
- D1970s
11Central constructs of person-centred therapy include which of the following?
- AImmediacy
- BPeople are innately good
- CThe strongest force in a person’s life is morals and good intentions
- DAll of the above
12What is the ultimate goal of person-centred therapy?
- AEradication of negative feelings
- BSelf-belief
- CSelf-actualisation
- DEmpathy
13Which of the following best represents the idea of ‘congruency’?
- ABelief in what is being said.
- BHonesty, kindness and empathy
- CThe ideal self and self-image are in line with each other
- DNone of the above
14In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, how highly placed is the need of strong, positive self-esteem?
- AThe least important
- BMore important than a sense of belonging, but less important than a sense of security
- CThe most important
- DSelf-esteem is not found in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
15Person-centred therapy is an example of which approach?
- ASolution-based approach
- BStrengths-based approach
- CTherapist-based approach
- DClient-based approach
16Which of the following represents the philosophy behind existential therapy?
- AAll problems experienced are a result of the client’s behaviour
- BAll problems experienced are a result of the client’s upbringing and pre-existing trauma
- CAll problems experienced are a result of life itself
- DNone of the above
17Which of the following correctly represents part of existential theory?
- AEigenwelt – Understanding existence in relation to the physical world
- BEigenwelt – Understanding existence in relation to others
- CEigenwelt – Understanding existence in relation to the self
- DNone of the above are correct
18Existential therapy aims for which of the following?
- AFor the client to live an authentic life that is line with their values
- BFor the client to feel responsible for their own happiness and choices
- CFor the client to understand that anxiety is a fundamental part of life.
- DAll of the above
1919. Existential therapy is focused on which time period?
- AFuture focused
- BPresent focused
- CPast focused
- DExistential therapy is flexible and changes where necessary
20How often would an existential therapist self-disclose to a client?
- ANever
- BRarely
- CSometimes
- DOften
21Which of the following is NOT a phase within existential therapy?
- AChallenging the client’s flawed world view, with respect to reality
- BExamining and restructuring the client’s values in relation to the existential dimensions
- CExploration of client’s world view with reference to the reality of being
- DTransferring what the client has learned into reality to better allow the client to manage their problems in life.
22Which of the following scenarios most likely represents the way a behavioural therapist would treat a patient experiencing anxiety around snakes?
- AReassuring the client that everyone feels anxious in given situations and reminding the client that they are a strong individual who can overcome their present feelings of stress.
- BExploring the client’s past to identify the reasons that the client is experiencing anxiety towards snakes now, in the hope that this understanding will decrease their levels of anxiety.
- CWorking with the client to find ways that the client has dealt with stress and anxiety in the past and how they can apply those methods in the current situation.
- DIgnoring why the client feels stressed about snakes and making the client think about snakes and search for pictures of snakes, before putting them in a room with lots of snakes.
23Ivan Pavlov was a major proponent of which of the following forms of behavioural theory?
- AClassical Conditioning
- BOperant Conditioning
- CSocial Learning
- DCognitive-Behavioural
24The use of punishment and reward is found in which form of behavioural theory?
- AClassical Conditioning
- BOperant Conditioning
- CSocial Learning
- DNone of the above
25Which of the following correctly represents the idea of a ‘positive punishment’?
- AA child completes all their homework, so their parent buys them a toy.
- BA child completes all their homework, so their parent tells them they don’t have to do any chores for the rest of the day.
- CA child does not complete all their homework, so their parent gives them extra chores.
- DA child does not complete all their homework, so their parent takes away their phone.
26In the example of Pavlov’s dog, which of the following is represented by the US?
- AFood
- BSalivation
- CBell ringing
- DNone of the above
27How would a behavioural therapist treat atypical sexual arousal?
- APunishing the client every time they became aroused at an inappropriate target
- BRewarding the client if they became aroused at an appropriate target
- CThey wouldn’t treat atypical sexual arousal. That would be weird.
- DSystematically desensitizing the client to the atypical target of sexual arousal
28The idea of homeostasis, in regards to systematic therapy, is best described as;
- AFamilies work together to support each other
- BFamilies tend to self-regulate to resist change
- CA problem with one family member is a symptom of a problem with the system as a whole
- DNone of the above
29An individual with a low differentiation of self would likely display which of the following behaviours?
- AAsking for permission before acting
- BComfortable being alone
- CAssertive communication
- DInfluenced by other’s anxiety and feelings
30What is the point of a genogram?
- AGives therapist a better idea of who everyone in the family is
- BAllows clients to experience a cathartic release
- CMaps interactive patterns over generations
- DAll of the above
31An individual who employs a ‘super reasonable’ communication style communicates without taking into account which of the following?
- AThe self
- BThe context
- CThe other
- DMore than one of the above
32Which of the following is NOT a communication style as described by the Human Validation Model?
- AThe Leveller
- BThe Blamer
- CThe Placator
- DThe Irrelevant
33According to REBT, human behaviour is a product of which three factors?
- ABeliefs, Motivation, Consequences
- BCognitions, Emotions, Actions
- CThoughts, Feelings, Actions
- DActivating events, Beliefs, Consequences
34The A-B-C theory aims to explain what?
- AHuman behaviour
- BIrrational beliefs
- CDevelopment of personality
- DMotivation
35The successful application of the D-E-F process within cognitive behavioural therapy results in which of the following?
- AThe client feeling happy and satisfied all the time
- BThe disruption of the client’s irrational beliefs
- CThe client fully accepting the problems they are experiencing are a part of life.
- DAll of the above
36Overall, a therapist who employs CBT will aim for their clients to have what sort of philosophy towards life?
- AAcceptance
- BGenuineness
- CEmpathic
- DRational
37Which of the following is an example of a technique that a therapist using CBT would employ with a client?
- AEncouraging the client to keep a diary of their irrational thoughts or behaviours
- BExploring the client’s childhood for the cause of their current unwanted behaviours
- CEncouraging the client to use the strategies they have learned in the past to overcome their current obstacles
- DAsking the client what an ideal situation for them would be and exploring how the client can work towards that scenario.
38Which of the following best represents the idea of ‘Socratic Dialogue’?
- AConsequences of beliefs (e.g. “If what you say is true, what else must be true?”)
- BChallenging beliefs for supporting evidence (e.g. “Is this what you believe? Why? What evidence do you have?”)
- CConflict with other thoughts (e.g. “If somebody argued this point to you, what would you say? How might they react to that point?”)
- DOrigin of beliefs (e.g. “How did you come to believe this? Where did you learn that?”)
39Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of Solution-focused therapy?
- AFind the cause of current distress
- BChange oriented
- CEconomical therapy of highest importance
- DOptimistic conversations
40A solution focused therapist would make which of the following assumptions?
- AChange happens only when we direct it
- BThere is a right way of doing things
- CSometimes a client needs the therapist to help them with their obstacles
- DEach session with the client should be treated as the final one
41Solution focused therapy categorises clients into which of the following groups?
- AComplainant, Visitors, Customers
- BTravellers, Prisoners, Acolytes
- CHelpful, Non-helpful
- DNone of the above
42Which of the following ways best demonstrates how a solution focused therapist would use goaling?
- AGoals are created by the client, challenge the client and focus on the end-result for the client
- BGoals are created by the client, use positive language and aim to create minimal change
- CGoals are created by the client, should be easily attainable and focus on the first steps the client should take
- DGoals are created by the therapist, are contextually-fit to the client and using the client’s own words
43Which of the following questions is most likely to be asked by a solution focused therapist?
- A“What was your relationship with your mother like?”
- B“How long have you had dysthymia for?”
- C“If a miracle happened and everything worked out for you the way you want; what would that look like for you?”
- DNone of the above
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- Psychology Quiz on Counselling, created by Tate Rose on 10/11/2018.
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