Quiz 2
Question 1
1. An awareness of a client’s representational system will assist you in which nondirective
listening technique?
The metaphorical paraphrase
The sensory-based paraphrase
Feeling validation
Therapeutic silence
None of the above
2 points
Question 2
1. When using reflection of feeling, emotional accuracy is your ultimate goal. However, if
you miss the emotional target, it’s better to miss with a(n) ________________ .
Overstatement
Understatement
Confrontation
Distraction technique
Validation
2 points
Question 3
1. Tom wants to ask questions that are likely to bring out the facts in a situation. What type
of questions will he be asking?
Open
Closed
Swing
Indirect
Projective
2 points
Question 4
, 1. Clarice’s supervisor tells her to use fewer questions and more paraphrasing. When Clarice
asks, “Why?” her supervisor says:
I’m worried that you’re leading so much that your client won’t be spontaneous.
You need to pressure your client more.
You need to take a more expert role.
Because your questions focus on the client, you’re not getting your own interests
and values into the room.
Your questions are over-valuing your client’s perspective.
2 points
Question 5
1. The clinical interview involves a sequential or organized set of interactions between
clinician and client. It should be:
Conducted using a rigid step-by-step approach.
A relatively smooth and continuous process.
Conducted without any direct questioning.
Both c and d.
None of these are true because the clinical interview is unstructured.
2 points
Question 6
1. Which of the following is most true about questions?
They never put the client on the spot.
They are difficult to control.
They are too easy for clients to answer.
They give the counselor more control regarding the direction of the interview.
None of the above is true.
2 points
Question 7
1. Verbal tracking:
Involves sticking closely with client speech content.
Is a simple and easy procedure.
, Involves keeping clients on track by directing them to relevant subjects.
Is only possible once the therapist knows the client very well.
All of the above are true.
2 points
Question 8
1. What would be a good strategy to begin directively exploring a client’s personal history?
“Tell me about your personal history.”
“Tell me about one of your earliest childhood memories.”
“What do you remember about your first elementary school teacher?”
“Say whatever comes to mind.”
“What was the most significant thing you experienced as child?”
2 points
Question 9
1. A therapist should do all EXCEPT which of the following when probing for a client’s
personal history?
Point out the client’s strengths.
Allow the client time to freely discuss what he or she feels is significant.
Ask about the client’s earliest memory.
Have the client relive his or her painful memories.
2 points
Question 10
1. Intake interviewing involves getting to know the client and his or her circumstances. It is
recommended to follow a certain order or organization to achieve these objectives. Which
of the following is the suggested order?
Problem, person, goals
Person, problem, current functioning
Person, time frame, circumstance
Problem/goals, person, current functioning
Person, current functioning, problem
2 points
Question 1
1. An awareness of a client’s representational system will assist you in which nondirective
listening technique?
The metaphorical paraphrase
The sensory-based paraphrase
Feeling validation
Therapeutic silence
None of the above
2 points
Question 2
1. When using reflection of feeling, emotional accuracy is your ultimate goal. However, if
you miss the emotional target, it’s better to miss with a(n) ________________ .
Overstatement
Understatement
Confrontation
Distraction technique
Validation
2 points
Question 3
1. Tom wants to ask questions that are likely to bring out the facts in a situation. What type
of questions will he be asking?
Open
Closed
Swing
Indirect
Projective
2 points
Question 4
, 1. Clarice’s supervisor tells her to use fewer questions and more paraphrasing. When Clarice
asks, “Why?” her supervisor says:
I’m worried that you’re leading so much that your client won’t be spontaneous.
You need to pressure your client more.
You need to take a more expert role.
Because your questions focus on the client, you’re not getting your own interests
and values into the room.
Your questions are over-valuing your client’s perspective.
2 points
Question 5
1. The clinical interview involves a sequential or organized set of interactions between
clinician and client. It should be:
Conducted using a rigid step-by-step approach.
A relatively smooth and continuous process.
Conducted without any direct questioning.
Both c and d.
None of these are true because the clinical interview is unstructured.
2 points
Question 6
1. Which of the following is most true about questions?
They never put the client on the spot.
They are difficult to control.
They are too easy for clients to answer.
They give the counselor more control regarding the direction of the interview.
None of the above is true.
2 points
Question 7
1. Verbal tracking:
Involves sticking closely with client speech content.
Is a simple and easy procedure.
, Involves keeping clients on track by directing them to relevant subjects.
Is only possible once the therapist knows the client very well.
All of the above are true.
2 points
Question 8
1. What would be a good strategy to begin directively exploring a client’s personal history?
“Tell me about your personal history.”
“Tell me about one of your earliest childhood memories.”
“What do you remember about your first elementary school teacher?”
“Say whatever comes to mind.”
“What was the most significant thing you experienced as child?”
2 points
Question 9
1. A therapist should do all EXCEPT which of the following when probing for a client’s
personal history?
Point out the client’s strengths.
Allow the client time to freely discuss what he or she feels is significant.
Ask about the client’s earliest memory.
Have the client relive his or her painful memories.
2 points
Question 10
1. Intake interviewing involves getting to know the client and his or her circumstances. It is
recommended to follow a certain order or organization to achieve these objectives. Which
of the following is the suggested order?
Problem, person, goals
Person, problem, current functioning
Person, time frame, circumstance
Problem/goals, person, current functioning
Person, current functioning, problem
2 points
