ABGC Boards - Final Review 2 Questions and Answers 100% Pass

ABGC Boards - Final Review 2 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Deductive - ANSWER -rigid framework, disregard info that does not fit into frame Synthesizers - ANSWER -can take in info that confirms and challenges their framework can use large amounts of info to make decisions Confused reasoners - ANSWER -not less intelligent but have not learned how to process info can not differentiate between trivial and important Spontaneous - ANSWER -active communicators respond easily and expressively, tend to use humor and denial as defense mechanisms, need to encourage to express true feelings Non-expressive - ANSWER -very articulate in highly intellectual way, feel emotions, but deny that have importance Reserved - ANSWER -express feelings to limited extent, do not allow full expression, can draw out with primary and advanced empathy reflections of feelings with questions Explosive - ANSWER -express everything are feeling in overly intense ways may lack interpersonal boundaries Self disclosure - ANSWER -Counselor's communication to the client of information about self Justice - ANSWER -equitable distribution of burdens and benefits of health care 2 | P a g e Created by Grace Amelia © 2025, All Rights Reserved. Overprotective countertransferance - ANSWER -regard some or most clients as childlike and in need of great care and protection so you cushion info that you give Benign countertransference - ANSWER -intense need to be liked by clients or to a fear of strong client affect, especially anger. To prevent being disliked or to avoid strong affect you create an atmosphere that is the same across all clients and situations, one that is characterized by shallow explorations of emotions Rejecting countertransference - ANSWER -similar to overprotective, may regard some or most clients as dependent and needy, but react punitively, becoming aloof or cold and behaving in ways that create distance Hostile countertransference - ANSWER -occurs when dislike something about client and in an attempt to be as unlike client as possible try to distance yourself in overt and covert ways. Go even further than with rejecting transference making harsh statements. Attitude is that client deserves what they are getting Identify ways for managing countertransference - ANSWER -a. Accept the inevitability of countertransference- accepting, nondefensive attitude b. Locate source of feelings c. Seek supervision assistance d. Discuss reactions with client- do not shift focus, do not disclose intense countertransference e. Engage in self reflection and seek feedback f. Seek personal counseling if countertransference is pervasive and unmanageable Agonizing - ANSWER -spending time & effort gathering info and analyzing alternatives but gets lost in data and never gets to the decision point 3 | P a g e Created by Grace Amelia © 2025, All Rights Reserved. A pregnant woman is undecided about pursuing invasive testing. She asks, "If I were your wife, what would you tell me to do?" The counselor replies, "I don't know what I would do, but I do know what concerns I would think about." - ANSWER -Nondirective counseling A woman has had three miscarriages in the past year and feels extremely frustrated and angry as she sees many of her friends posting Facebook photos of their young children and newborns. She doesn't say anything to her friends but begins taking kickboxing classes as an emotional outlet. - ANSWER - Sublimation Defense mechanism A man receives a new diagnosis of Lynch syndrome. The next day, he goes to Kmart to return a defective toaster, but the customer service representative won't allow him to return it without a receipt. The man flies into a rage and begins yelling at the customer service worker, complaining about his idiocy and ineptitude and yelling that he wants to speak with a manager. - ANSWER -Displacement