#1
Which of the following is a component of therapeutic interaction?
Client's background
Therapist's personal life
Therapist's office decor
Client's favorite color
#2
Which of the following is a key component of establishing rapport in therapeutic interaction?
Maintaining a distant demeanor
Avoiding eye contact
Demonstrating empathy and genuineness
Interrupting the client frequently
#3
Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of therapeutic interaction?
Increased self-awareness
Improved relationships
Decreased self-esteem
Enhanced coping skills
#4
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the therapeutic relationship?
Client's level of education
Therapist's cultural competence
Client's trust in the therapist
Therapist's theoretical orientation
#5
Which of the following is a potential challenge in therapeutic interaction?
Lack of empathy from the therapist
Client's excessive self-disclosure
Client's trust in the therapist
Therapist's cultural competence
#6
In therapeutic interaction, what is the primary role of the therapist?
To impose solutions
To listen actively and empathically
To give advice without understanding the issue
To remain silent throughout the session
#7
Which of the following is NOT a dynamic in therapeutic interaction?
Transference
Resistance
Reflection
Countertransference
#8
Which of the following best describes the term 'empathy' in therapeutic interaction?
Forcing the client to agree with the therapist
Understanding and sharing the feelings of the client
Ignoring the client's emotions
Telling the client how they should feel
#9
What is the term for a therapist's deliberate response to a client intended to help the client explore their thoughts and feelings?
Empathy
Reflection
Validation
Directive
#10
Which of the following is an example of a boundary violation in therapeutic interaction?
Respecting client confidentiality
Encouraging the client to express their emotions
Sharing personal information with the client
Providing appropriate feedback
#11
What is the term for a therapist's emotional response to a client that may be related to the therapist's own unresolved issues?
Transference
Countertransference
Resistance
Projection
#12
What is the term for a therapist's ability to be genuine and sincere in their interactions with clients?
Empathy
Transparency
Congruence
Authenticity
#13
What is the term for a therapist's ability to be open and honest in their interactions with clients?
Transparency
Genuineness
Authenticity
Congruence
#14
What is the term for a therapist's ability to be aware of and understand their own emotions and how these may impact their interactions with clients?
Emotional intelligence
Self-awareness
Self-disclosure
Self-compassion