CMPC EXAM|| 258 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE
Transtheoretical Model - ANSWER-precontemplation, contemplation, preparation,
action, maintenance
(Prochaska and DiClemente, 1983)
precontemplation - ANSWER-individuals are unaware or uninformed of the need to
change behavior and have no intentions of changing
contemplation stage - ANSWER-individuals recognize the importance of behavior
change in the next SIX months
preparation - ANSWER-individuals are planning to change behavior and are committed
to following through
action - ANSWER-individuals are implementing their plan and making behavioral
modifications, typically less than 6 months
maintenance - ANSWER-individuals changed behaviors become established in their
daily life, typically more than 6 months
termination - ANSWER-individuals are 100% self efficacious in engaging in new
behaviors and have no temptation to relapse
decisional balance - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-beliefs in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or
accomplish a task
theory of planned behavior - ANSWER-proposes that the key factor influencing change
is the intention to perform the behavior (Azjen, 1991)
Theory of Planned Behavior components - ANSWER-driven by underlying motivation,
influenced by individuals attitude toward the behavior, subjected norms and perceived
behavioral control
person-centered therapy - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-bond or connection that develops between a practitioner
and client
PCT is best for... - ANSWER-individualized, client-centered interventions
existential therapy - ANSWER-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... - ANSWER-meaning, purpose, values and
goals
ET is best for situations such as... - ANSWER-developmental crisis, life transition,
existential concern or need for personal enhancement
Emotion- Focused Therapy - ANSWER-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... - ANSWER-increase emotional awareness, regulation and
transformation
EFT is shown to be effective in... - ANSWER-clinical settings to treat depression,
anxiety, trauma and eating disorders
Solution Focused Brief Therapy - ANSWER-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)
social cognitive approach - ANSWER-emphasized the interactive roles of the
environment, person and behavior
(Bandura)
Behavior counselors... - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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
solution talk - ANSWER-moving from more problem dominated conversation into
solution oriented conversation
, SFBT is well suited for... - ANSWER-clinical settings for people with adjustment
disorders, anxiety and depression
cognitive fusion - ANSWER-attaching thoughts and feelings to an experience to the
point they dominate behavior and diminish flexibility
ACT components - ANSWER-acceptance, cognitive defusion, contact with the present
moment, self as context, values, committed action
compassion- focused therapy - ANSWER-helps individuals develop more affiliative
feelings toward themselves, along with a more compassionate inner voice which in turn
aids self regulation and affect regulation
(Paul Gilbert, 2014)
dialectical behavior therapy - ANSWER-involves the used of a variety of reappraisal,
problem solving, and acceptance based strategies, typically involves 4 stages
(Linehan, 1993)
Behavior Therapy - ANSWER-uses classical and operant conditioning and the social
cognitive approach as foundations to help people change maladaptive behaviors
(Pavlov and Skinner + Bandura)
classical conditioning - ANSWER-learning that occurs in response to a stimulus through
pairing
(Pavlov)
operant conditioning - ANSWER-behavior is reinforced by the events that directly follow
it
(Skinner)
1st wave of CBT - ANSWER-focus was on the use of behaviorism to identify and enact
behavior change principles
(1950)
2nd wave of CBT - ANSWER-classic CBT
places much less emphasis on behavior aspect of behavior change and more on the
modification of dysfunctional belief and faulty information processing
(1970)
3rd wave of CBT - ANSWER-prioritize psychological and behavioral processes
facilitating health and well being rather than the reduction of psychological and
emotional symptoms
(2004)
CBT attributes - ANSWER-collaborative relationship between practitioner and client
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE
Transtheoretical Model - ANSWER-precontemplation, contemplation, preparation,
action, maintenance
(Prochaska and DiClemente, 1983)
precontemplation - ANSWER-individuals are unaware or uninformed of the need to
change behavior and have no intentions of changing
contemplation stage - ANSWER-individuals recognize the importance of behavior
change in the next SIX months
preparation - ANSWER-individuals are planning to change behavior and are committed
to following through
action - ANSWER-individuals are implementing their plan and making behavioral
modifications, typically less than 6 months
maintenance - ANSWER-individuals changed behaviors become established in their
daily life, typically more than 6 months
termination - ANSWER-individuals are 100% self efficacious in engaging in new
behaviors and have no temptation to relapse
decisional balance - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-beliefs in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or
accomplish a task
theory of planned behavior - ANSWER-proposes that the key factor influencing change
is the intention to perform the behavior (Azjen, 1991)
Theory of Planned Behavior components - ANSWER-driven by underlying motivation,
influenced by individuals attitude toward the behavior, subjected norms and perceived
behavioral control
person-centered therapy - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-bond or connection that develops between a practitioner
and client
PCT is best for... - ANSWER-individualized, client-centered interventions
existential therapy - ANSWER-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... - ANSWER-meaning, purpose, values and
goals
ET is best for situations such as... - ANSWER-developmental crisis, life transition,
existential concern or need for personal enhancement
Emotion- Focused Therapy - ANSWER-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... - ANSWER-increase emotional awareness, regulation and
transformation
EFT is shown to be effective in... - ANSWER-clinical settings to treat depression,
anxiety, trauma and eating disorders
Solution Focused Brief Therapy - ANSWER-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)
social cognitive approach - ANSWER-emphasized the interactive roles of the
environment, person and behavior
(Bandura)
Behavior counselors... - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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
solution talk - ANSWER-moving from more problem dominated conversation into
solution oriented conversation
, SFBT is well suited for... - ANSWER-clinical settings for people with adjustment
disorders, anxiety and depression
cognitive fusion - ANSWER-attaching thoughts and feelings to an experience to the
point they dominate behavior and diminish flexibility
ACT components - ANSWER-acceptance, cognitive defusion, contact with the present
moment, self as context, values, committed action
compassion- focused therapy - ANSWER-helps individuals develop more affiliative
feelings toward themselves, along with a more compassionate inner voice which in turn
aids self regulation and affect regulation
(Paul Gilbert, 2014)
dialectical behavior therapy - ANSWER-involves the used of a variety of reappraisal,
problem solving, and acceptance based strategies, typically involves 4 stages
(Linehan, 1993)
Behavior Therapy - ANSWER-uses classical and operant conditioning and the social
cognitive approach as foundations to help people change maladaptive behaviors
(Pavlov and Skinner + Bandura)
classical conditioning - ANSWER-learning that occurs in response to a stimulus through
pairing
(Pavlov)
operant conditioning - ANSWER-behavior is reinforced by the events that directly follow
it
(Skinner)
1st wave of CBT - ANSWER-focus was on the use of behaviorism to identify and enact
behavior change principles
(1950)
2nd wave of CBT - ANSWER-classic CBT
places much less emphasis on behavior aspect of behavior change and more on the
modification of dysfunctional belief and faulty information processing
(1970)
3rd wave of CBT - ANSWER-prioritize psychological and behavioral processes
facilitating health and well being rather than the reduction of psychological and
emotional symptoms
(2004)
CBT attributes - ANSWER-collaborative relationship between practitioner and client
