2026 EXAM WITH
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How would you describe this therapist statement? "How about since you're here, we try
out working together today and then toward the end of our time together I'll check back
in with you and you can be the judge of whether this might be helpful or not? -
ANSWERS-It's an invitation for collaboration.
The clinical interview involves a sequential or organized set of interactions between
clinician and client. It should be: - ANSWERS-A relatively smooth and continuous
process.
Miguel is working with a client who is very verbal. What might he try to control the
client's verbal output? - ANSWERS-Only a and c
Psychoeducation
,Progressively ask more closed questions
During the introduction stage, clients should be informed of everything EXCEPT which
of the following? - ANSWERS-All of these are part of the introduction stage.
The length of the sessionY
our credentials
The limits of condentiality
The purpose of the interview
Which of the following is NOT one of the four categories of attending behavior? -
ANSWERS-Reflection of feeling
A clarification response is used to: - ANSWERS-To check on and make clear for
yourself and the client precisely what was said
If the client says: "I always feel anxious in the grocery store," and the therapist responds
with: "Is it only in the grocery store that you feel anxious or do you feel that way in other
places as well?" what technique is the therapist using? - ANSWERS-WRONG none of
the above
Proxemics and kinesics are terms associated with: - ANSWERS-Body language.
A reflection of feeling response is also referred to as: - ANSWERS-Empathy
Joan wants to ask a question to bring out the client's thoughts and feelings about a
particular issue. Her best option would be to ask a question beginning with: -
ANSWERS-How
The goal of interpretive reection of feeling is to: - ANSWERS-Go deeper and uncover
emotions that clients may be only partially aware of.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about reframing? - ANSWERS-It is often
used by psychoanalysts to uncover unconscious conicts.
Open questions usually begin with ________ or ___________. - ANSWERS-What; how
Mickey wants to use an interpretive reection of feeling. What would you tell him he
needs to do rst? - ANSWERS-Wait until he has rapport, has listened well, and has
evidence
What is the primary goal of confrontation? - ANSWERS-To help clients perceive
themselves and reality more clearly
The goal of a feeling validation is to: - ANSWERS-Convey to the client whether you
think his or her emotional responses are appropriate.
, Psychoanalysts say that timing is most important when using which of the following
listening techniques?
Interpretation
Sensory-based paraphrase
Silence
Feeling validation
Timing is equally important for all of the above techniques. - ANSWERS-WRONG
Timing is equally important for all of the above techniques.
True or False Switzer and Rubin advocate for the use of theory in the treatment (tx) plan
process? - ANSWERS-True
Which of the following accurately describes "diagnosis" according to Schwitzer and
Rubin? - ANSWERS-A clinical process where a counselor describes the client's
problem.
The DSM-5 is ____________ type of classication system? - ANSWERS-criterion-
referenced
Progress monitoring has been shown to: - ANSWERS-Decrease treatment failure rates
Before offering to share a case conceptualization, therapists should: - ANSWERS-Ask
the client's permission
Foley and Sharf identied ve important parts of a clinical interview; they include all of the
following EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-Structuring and determining outcomes.
Miguel is working with a client who is very verbal. What might he try to control the
client's verbal output?
Use psychoeducationDirectly tell the client to be quiet Progressively ask more closed
questions All of the above - ANSWERS-Only a and c
Putting the client at ease is an integral part of the therapist's job. Using small talk is one
way to accomplish this. Safe and nonjudgmental subjects to talk about with adults
include all of the following EXCEPT:
Recent news events Sporting eventsClothing they are wearing The weather
All of the above are safe topics to broach with adults. - ANSWERS-All of the above are
safe topics to broach with adults.
During the introduction stage, clients should be informed of everything EXCEPT which
of the following?