PSYC 388- FINAL EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
GRADED A+
List 5 factors that influenced the development of counselling in Canada since the
1960s. - answer-- There was a shift to group therapy in the 60s
- In the 90s, there was a focus on counselling issues related to the whole person.
-Canadian guidance Counsellor's association was created in 1965.
-Counselling became a distinct profession in the 1980s.
-The first counselling section was formed by CPA in 1986. This was important because it
distinguished counselling from other psychological professions.
-In 1989, CPA established accreditation criteria for their doctoral program in
counselling.
E.G. Williamson - answer-Created the first counselling theory in the 1930s.
Clifford Beers - answer-He was hospitalized for mental illness. He advocated for better
treatment of patients and for better mental health facilities.
Frank Parsons - answer-Founder of vocational guidance
Carl Rogers - answer-Had a humanistic view; developed person-centered therapy.
Albert Ellis - answer-Developed rational emotive therapy. It's a type of cognitive therapy
that focuses on changing the client's irrational beliefs.
Eric Berne - answer-Father of transactional analysis. Said there are 3 ego states: the
child, the adult, and the parent.
,Aaron Beck - answer-Pioneer in cognitive therapy. His method helps patients identify
automatic thoughts and reactions, and helps them develop more beneficial reactions.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - answer-(level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety and
Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5) Self
Actualization
Diff between Canada and US in counselling - answer-Counselling in USA grew out of
professional psychology; in Canada grew out of educational psychology.
1980s counselling also changed because of - answer-attention to gender issues and
sexual preferences, feminist theory, renewed emphasis on moral development,
challenges of working with different ethnic and cultural groups.
Lawrence Kohlberg - answer-moral development; presented boys moral dilemmas and
studied their responses and reasoning processes in making moral decisions. Most
famous moral dilemma is "Heinz" who has an ill wife and cannot afford the medication.
Should he steal the medication and why?
Wellness Mode --2000 - answer-Wellness Mode --2000
Describe how the vocational guidance movement in public schools, and later in
Canadian colleges and universities, contributed to the growth of the profession of
counselling in Canada. - answer-Counsellors and guidance counsellors started to
replace teachers in schools in areas of testing and counselling. School boards begin
hiring full-time counsellors as a result of the rising popularity of Rogers' humanistic
approach. Counselling became to be seen as a crucial part of schools and should be its
own profession.
An important difference between psychiatrists and other allied mental health
professionals is: - answer-their ability to provide and monitor psychotropic medication
Guidance deals with ___. counselling deals with ___ - answer-choice; change
,Good qualities for effective counsellor (12) - answer-Curiosity,
ability to listen,
empathy,
comfort with conversation,
emotional intelligence,
introspection,
capacity for self-denial,
comfort with power,
ability to laugh,
monitor own biases,
ask for clarification,
explore racial and cultural differences
Bad reasons for becoming a counsellor (6) - answer-1. Emotional distress,
2. Vicarious coping,
3. loneliness,
4. Desire for Power,
5. Need for love,
6. Vicarious rebellion
identify the symptoms of burnout, describe its treatment, and identify ways to prevent
it. - answer-state of becoming emotionally or physically drained to the point that one
cannot perform functions meaningfully.
Counsellors develop a negative self-concept, negative job attitude, and even a loss of
concern, compassion, and feeling for others.
It's the most common personal consequence of being a counsellor.
To avoid burnout, counsellors need to modify their environment as well as the individual
and interpersonal factors associated with it.
, Burnout can also be avoided/treated by: associating with healthy individuals, using
stress-reduction exercises, engaging in self-assessment, setting aside free and private
time.
differentiate between the disciplines of counselling, social work, psychology, and
psychiatry. - answer-Counselling: Most professional counsellors in Canada are either
social workers or counselling psychologists.
Social work: Need BSW or MSw
Psychology: Can have a PhD, EdD, PsyD. Graduates need to complete a practicum.
Psychiatry: Need a doctoral degree. The only ones who can prescribe medications.
Usually use the medical model.
describe the education/credentialing processes related to the various counselling
professionals in Canada. - answer-CCPA accredits master's programs in Canada that
are counselling related.
To be accredited by CCPA, the program must require minimum 48 hours semester hours
and meet core competencies such as: counselling as a profession, issues in
counselling, etc. Students must complete a 100hr practicum, and a 400hr practicum.
Counselling psychology: 4 CPA accredited programs in Canada. U of A, McGill, UBC,
Ontario Institute for studies in education.
Social work: Most social work schools in canada are accredited voluntarily through the
Canadian Association for Social Work Education.
Three levels of helping relationships - answer--nonprofessional
-paraprofessional
-professional
Attributes of counselling -- Medical - answer-Client not accountable for cause of
problem or solution. Can become dependent on counsellor.
WITH VERIFIED AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
GRADED A+
List 5 factors that influenced the development of counselling in Canada since the
1960s. - answer-- There was a shift to group therapy in the 60s
- In the 90s, there was a focus on counselling issues related to the whole person.
-Canadian guidance Counsellor's association was created in 1965.
-Counselling became a distinct profession in the 1980s.
-The first counselling section was formed by CPA in 1986. This was important because it
distinguished counselling from other psychological professions.
-In 1989, CPA established accreditation criteria for their doctoral program in
counselling.
E.G. Williamson - answer-Created the first counselling theory in the 1930s.
Clifford Beers - answer-He was hospitalized for mental illness. He advocated for better
treatment of patients and for better mental health facilities.
Frank Parsons - answer-Founder of vocational guidance
Carl Rogers - answer-Had a humanistic view; developed person-centered therapy.
Albert Ellis - answer-Developed rational emotive therapy. It's a type of cognitive therapy
that focuses on changing the client's irrational beliefs.
Eric Berne - answer-Father of transactional analysis. Said there are 3 ego states: the
child, the adult, and the parent.
,Aaron Beck - answer-Pioneer in cognitive therapy. His method helps patients identify
automatic thoughts and reactions, and helps them develop more beneficial reactions.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - answer-(level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety and
Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5) Self
Actualization
Diff between Canada and US in counselling - answer-Counselling in USA grew out of
professional psychology; in Canada grew out of educational psychology.
1980s counselling also changed because of - answer-attention to gender issues and
sexual preferences, feminist theory, renewed emphasis on moral development,
challenges of working with different ethnic and cultural groups.
Lawrence Kohlberg - answer-moral development; presented boys moral dilemmas and
studied their responses and reasoning processes in making moral decisions. Most
famous moral dilemma is "Heinz" who has an ill wife and cannot afford the medication.
Should he steal the medication and why?
Wellness Mode --2000 - answer-Wellness Mode --2000
Describe how the vocational guidance movement in public schools, and later in
Canadian colleges and universities, contributed to the growth of the profession of
counselling in Canada. - answer-Counsellors and guidance counsellors started to
replace teachers in schools in areas of testing and counselling. School boards begin
hiring full-time counsellors as a result of the rising popularity of Rogers' humanistic
approach. Counselling became to be seen as a crucial part of schools and should be its
own profession.
An important difference between psychiatrists and other allied mental health
professionals is: - answer-their ability to provide and monitor psychotropic medication
Guidance deals with ___. counselling deals with ___ - answer-choice; change
,Good qualities for effective counsellor (12) - answer-Curiosity,
ability to listen,
empathy,
comfort with conversation,
emotional intelligence,
introspection,
capacity for self-denial,
comfort with power,
ability to laugh,
monitor own biases,
ask for clarification,
explore racial and cultural differences
Bad reasons for becoming a counsellor (6) - answer-1. Emotional distress,
2. Vicarious coping,
3. loneliness,
4. Desire for Power,
5. Need for love,
6. Vicarious rebellion
identify the symptoms of burnout, describe its treatment, and identify ways to prevent
it. - answer-state of becoming emotionally or physically drained to the point that one
cannot perform functions meaningfully.
Counsellors develop a negative self-concept, negative job attitude, and even a loss of
concern, compassion, and feeling for others.
It's the most common personal consequence of being a counsellor.
To avoid burnout, counsellors need to modify their environment as well as the individual
and interpersonal factors associated with it.
, Burnout can also be avoided/treated by: associating with healthy individuals, using
stress-reduction exercises, engaging in self-assessment, setting aside free and private
time.
differentiate between the disciplines of counselling, social work, psychology, and
psychiatry. - answer-Counselling: Most professional counsellors in Canada are either
social workers or counselling psychologists.
Social work: Need BSW or MSw
Psychology: Can have a PhD, EdD, PsyD. Graduates need to complete a practicum.
Psychiatry: Need a doctoral degree. The only ones who can prescribe medications.
Usually use the medical model.
describe the education/credentialing processes related to the various counselling
professionals in Canada. - answer-CCPA accredits master's programs in Canada that
are counselling related.
To be accredited by CCPA, the program must require minimum 48 hours semester hours
and meet core competencies such as: counselling as a profession, issues in
counselling, etc. Students must complete a 100hr practicum, and a 400hr practicum.
Counselling psychology: 4 CPA accredited programs in Canada. U of A, McGill, UBC,
Ontario Institute for studies in education.
Social work: Most social work schools in canada are accredited voluntarily through the
Canadian Association for Social Work Education.
Three levels of helping relationships - answer--nonprofessional
-paraprofessional
-professional
Attributes of counselling -- Medical - answer-Client not accountable for cause of
problem or solution. Can become dependent on counsellor.
