Counseling Theory and Practice Quiz

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1. Who is known as the father of counseling?

Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Albert Ellis
Abraham Maslow
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10. What is the primary goal of Reality Therapy in counseling?

Identifying unconscious conflicts
Promoting self-actualization
Helping clients make better choices and take more effective actions
Exploring existential dilemmas
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11. What does the acronym CBT stand for in counseling and psychotherapy?

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment
Counseling and Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment
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16. Who developed the Person-Centered Therapy approach in counseling?

Sigmund Freud
Albert Ellis
Carl Rogers
Ivan Pavlov
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21. Who is credited with developing Reality Therapy?

Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Albert Ellis
William Glasser
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2. Which counseling approach emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and unconditional positive regard?

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Humanistic-Existential Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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3. What does the acronym DSM-5 stand for in counseling and psychology?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition
Differential Specificity Measurement - Version 5
Disorders and Syndromes Manual, 5th Edition
Depression and Stress Measurement - 5th Edition
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6. What is the main focus of Narrative Therapy in counseling?

Examining unconscious processes
Identifying and rewriting personal stories
Analyzing thought patterns
Exploring existential concerns
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7. Which counseling approach is based on the principles of operant conditioning and reinforcement?

Person-Centered Therapy
Behavioral Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Existential Therapy
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12. Who is associated with the concept of the 'Hierarchy of Needs' in counseling?

Albert Bandura
Abraham Maslow
Erik Erikson
John Bowlby
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13. What is the primary focus of Gestalt Therapy?

Exploring the unconscious mind
Analyzing behavioral patterns
Promoting self-awareness in the present moment
Rewriting personal narratives
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17. What is the primary goal of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in counseling?

Exploring unconscious conflicts
Analyzing childhood experiences
Identifying and working towards solutions in the present and future
Promoting self-reflection
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4. According to Albert Ellis, what is the primary cause of emotional disturbance in individuals?

Unconscious conflicts
Irrational beliefs
Behavioral conditioning
Parental influence
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5. In Gestalt Therapy, what is the term used to describe the process of bringing awareness to one's thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment?

Catharsis
Insight
Existential exploration
Contact Boundary
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8. Who developed the theory of Transactional Analysis in counseling?

Carl Rogers
Eric Berne
B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
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9. In the context of multicultural counseling, what does the acronym LGBTQ+ stand for?

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and others
Love, Growth, Belonging, Transformation, Quality
Life, Gratitude, Balance, Time, Quietude
Logical, Questioning, Brave, Thoughtful, Quirky
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14. In the context of counseling ethics, what does the principle of confidentiality entail?

Sharing client information with friends and family
Keeping client information private and not disclosing it without consent
Discussing client cases in public forums
Sharing client information for research purposes
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15. Which counseling approach emphasizes the importance of examining and challenging irrational beliefs?

Psychoanalytic Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Existential Therapy
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19. Which counseling approach focuses on the client's subjective experience and the meaning they give to their life?

Psychoanalytic Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Existential Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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