CMPC Practice Exam (2026) With
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Transtheoretical Model - CORRECTANSWER precontemplation, contemplation, preparation,
action, maintenance
(Prochaska and DiClemente, 1983)
precontemplation - CORRECTANSWER individuals are unaware or uninformed of the need to
change behavior and have no intentions of changing
contemplation stage - CORRECTANSWER individuals recognize the importance of behavior
change in the next SIX months
preparation - CORRECTANSWER individuals are planning to change behavior and are committed
to following through
action - CORRECTANSWER individuals are implementing their plan and making behavioral
modifications, typically less than 6 months
maintenance - CORRECTANSWER individuals changed behaviors become established in their
daily life, typically more than 6 months
,termination - CORRECTANSWER individuals are 100% self efficacious in engaging in new
behaviors and have no temptation to relapse
decisional balance - CORRECTANSWER movement through the TTM stages
perceptions of the advantages of changing or maintaining the behavior shift overtime and
eventually outweigh perceptions of the disadvantages
self-efficacy - CORRECTANSWER beliefs in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or
accomplish a task
theory of planned behavior - CORRECTANSWER proposes that the key factor influencing change
is the intention to perform the behavior (Azjen, 1991)
Theory of Planned Behavior components - CORRECTANSWER driven by underlying motivation,
influenced by individuals attitude toward the behavior, subjected norms and perceived
behavioral control
person-centered therapy - CORRECTANSWER humanistic, client-centered approach driven by a
positive and phenomenological view of humans. Focuses on the desires and strengths of human
beings to reach their full potential
(Carl Rogers, 1940's)
theraputic alliance - CORRECTANSWER bond or connection that develops between a
practitioner and client
PCT is best for... - CORRECTANSWER individualized, client-centered interventions
,existential therapy - CORRECTANSWER aims to address and understand the issues of freedom
and responsibility, isolation and relationships, meaning and meaninglessness, and living and
dying
(Soren Kierkegaarrd, Friedrich Nietzsche, Viktor Frankl, James Bugental 1800-1900)
ET counselors help client's search for... - CORRECTANSWER meaning, purpose, values and goals
ET is best for situations such as... - CORRECTANSWER developmental crisis, life transition,
existential concern or need for personal enhancement
Emotion- Focused Therapy - CORRECTANSWER person-centered approach in which emotions
are viewed as a fundamental aspect of human functioning and therapeutic change
(Sue Johnsons and Les Greenberg 1980's)
EFT counselor's aim to... - CORRECTANSWER increase emotional awareness, regulation and
transformation
EFT is shown to be effective in... - CORRECTANSWER clinical settings to treat depression, anxiety,
trauma and eating disorders
Solution Focused Brief Therapy - CORRECTANSWER A postmodern approach to therapy that
provides a context whereby individuals focus on recovering and creating solutions rather than
talking about their problems.
(Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, 1970)
solution talk - CORRECTANSWER moving from more problem dominated conversation into
solution oriented conversation
, SFBT is well suited for... - CORRECTANSWER clinical settings for people with adjustment
disorders, anxiety and depression
Behavior Therapy - CORRECTANSWER uses classical and operant conditioning and the social
cognitive approach as foundations to help people change maladaptive behaviors
(Pavlov and Skinner + Bandura)
classical conditioning - CORRECTANSWER learning that occurs in response to a stimulus through
pairing
(Pavlov)
operant conditioning - CORRECTANSWER behavior is reinforced by the events that directly
follow it
(Skinner)
social cognitive approach - CORRECTANSWER emphasized the interactive roles of the
environment, person and behavior
(Bandura)
Behavior counselors... - CORRECTANSWER require clients to be active agents in their own
behavior change through learning and practicing new adaptive behaviors to replace
maladaptive ones
cognitive behavior therapy - CORRECTANSWER a structured, time-limited, problem focused and
goal oriented form of talk therapy that helps clients learn to identify, question and change how
their thoughts, attitudes and beliefs relate to emotional and behavioral reactions that cause
them difficulty
Questions & Correct Verified Answers |
Latest Update 2026 | Already Graded
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Transtheoretical Model - CORRECTANSWER precontemplation, contemplation, preparation,
action, maintenance
(Prochaska and DiClemente, 1983)
precontemplation - CORRECTANSWER individuals are unaware or uninformed of the need to
change behavior and have no intentions of changing
contemplation stage - CORRECTANSWER individuals recognize the importance of behavior
change in the next SIX months
preparation - CORRECTANSWER individuals are planning to change behavior and are committed
to following through
action - CORRECTANSWER individuals are implementing their plan and making behavioral
modifications, typically less than 6 months
maintenance - CORRECTANSWER individuals changed behaviors become established in their
daily life, typically more than 6 months
,termination - CORRECTANSWER individuals are 100% self efficacious in engaging in new
behaviors and have no temptation to relapse
decisional balance - CORRECTANSWER movement through the TTM stages
perceptions of the advantages of changing or maintaining the behavior shift overtime and
eventually outweigh perceptions of the disadvantages
self-efficacy - CORRECTANSWER beliefs in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or
accomplish a task
theory of planned behavior - CORRECTANSWER proposes that the key factor influencing change
is the intention to perform the behavior (Azjen, 1991)
Theory of Planned Behavior components - CORRECTANSWER driven by underlying motivation,
influenced by individuals attitude toward the behavior, subjected norms and perceived
behavioral control
person-centered therapy - CORRECTANSWER humanistic, client-centered approach driven by a
positive and phenomenological view of humans. Focuses on the desires and strengths of human
beings to reach their full potential
(Carl Rogers, 1940's)
theraputic alliance - CORRECTANSWER bond or connection that develops between a
practitioner and client
PCT is best for... - CORRECTANSWER individualized, client-centered interventions
,existential therapy - CORRECTANSWER aims to address and understand the issues of freedom
and responsibility, isolation and relationships, meaning and meaninglessness, and living and
dying
(Soren Kierkegaarrd, Friedrich Nietzsche, Viktor Frankl, James Bugental 1800-1900)
ET counselors help client's search for... - CORRECTANSWER meaning, purpose, values and goals
ET is best for situations such as... - CORRECTANSWER developmental crisis, life transition,
existential concern or need for personal enhancement
Emotion- Focused Therapy - CORRECTANSWER person-centered approach in which emotions
are viewed as a fundamental aspect of human functioning and therapeutic change
(Sue Johnsons and Les Greenberg 1980's)
EFT counselor's aim to... - CORRECTANSWER increase emotional awareness, regulation and
transformation
EFT is shown to be effective in... - CORRECTANSWER clinical settings to treat depression, anxiety,
trauma and eating disorders
Solution Focused Brief Therapy - CORRECTANSWER A postmodern approach to therapy that
provides a context whereby individuals focus on recovering and creating solutions rather than
talking about their problems.
(Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, 1970)
solution talk - CORRECTANSWER moving from more problem dominated conversation into
solution oriented conversation
, SFBT is well suited for... - CORRECTANSWER clinical settings for people with adjustment
disorders, anxiety and depression
Behavior Therapy - CORRECTANSWER uses classical and operant conditioning and the social
cognitive approach as foundations to help people change maladaptive behaviors
(Pavlov and Skinner + Bandura)
classical conditioning - CORRECTANSWER learning that occurs in response to a stimulus through
pairing
(Pavlov)
operant conditioning - CORRECTANSWER behavior is reinforced by the events that directly
follow it
(Skinner)
social cognitive approach - CORRECTANSWER emphasized the interactive roles of the
environment, person and behavior
(Bandura)
Behavior counselors... - CORRECTANSWER require clients to be active agents in their own
behavior change through learning and practicing new adaptive behaviors to replace
maladaptive ones
cognitive behavior therapy - CORRECTANSWER a structured, time-limited, problem focused and
goal oriented form of talk therapy that helps clients learn to identify, question and change how
their thoughts, attitudes and beliefs relate to emotional and behavioral reactions that cause
them difficulty
