Exam Practice Set 4
The seven different types of prayer in counseling suggested by McMinn. - answer 1)
praying for clients outside of sessions,
2) silently praying for clients during the sessions,
3) devotional mediation outside sessions,
4) Devotional mediation during sessions,
5) Training with in-session prayer and homework,
6) occasional in-session prayer,
7) routine in-session prayer
According to a chart that McMinn designed, there were 3 examples of a faulty sense of
self. - answer 1) self-absorption,
2) self-hate,
3) lack of self-restraint.
When faced with the reality of fallen human nature, McMinn believes we are left with
three choices. - answer 1) do nothing, to stand paralyzed in a state of shame and
proclaim our worthlessness.
2) to confess our fallen nature, find ways of making restitution when appropriate, accept
forgiveness, and be restored to healthy relationships.
3) seek comfort through means other than confession.
Know the 7 Reasons for Forgiveness Scale. - answer 1) Forgiveness helps me get on
with my life. Otherwise I would think about it all the time.
2) I want to keep peace in our relationship.
3) I understand why he/she did it (going through a rough time
4) I've done bad things too and have been forgiven. I love this person.
5) It's not that big of a deal.
6) If I had behaved differently, it wouldn't have happened.
7) Forgiveness is the right thing to do.
Know the 4 examples given by McMinn of a faulty awareness of need. - answer 1)
victim role,
2) bitterness,
3) cynicism,
4) helplessness.
According to McMinn, effective counseling requires an ongoing assessment of three
areas. - answer 1) goals,
2) the client,
3) of the counselor
McMinn describes five ways to confront a client. - answer 1) Pondering,
2) Questioning,
3) Silence,