#1
Which of the following is not a prompting technique in counseling?
Reflection
Open-ended questions
Interpretation
Direct instruction
#2
In counseling, which prompting technique involves restating the client's words?
Reflection
Summarization
Clarification
Interpretation
#3
Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question in counseling?
Can you tell me more about that?
How do you feel about your current situation?
Do you agree with what I just said?
Have you ever experienced this before?
#4
What is the primary goal of using open-ended questions in counseling?
To gather specific information from the client
To limit the client's responses
To encourage exploration and discussion
To provide direct advice to the client
#5
Which of the following is an example of an effective reflection in counseling?
Client: I feel really upset. Counselor: Why do you feel that way?
Client: I'm having trouble at work. Counselor: You seem frustrated with your job.
Client: I don't know what to do. Counselor: You should try to relax more.
Client: My family is always arguing. Counselor: Have you thought about changing your family?
#6
What is the primary goal of using confrontation as a prompting technique in counseling?
To challenge the client's beliefs and behaviors
To provide immediate solutions to the client's problems
To avoid discussing sensitive topics with the client
To agree with everything the client says
#7
Which of the following is an advanced level prompting technique used in counseling?
Closed-ended questions
Paraphrasing
Confrontation
Information-giving
#8
In counseling, what is the primary purpose of using prompting techniques?
To control the client
To manipulate the client's emotions
To facilitate exploration and understanding
To impose the counselor's ideas
#9
Which prompting technique focuses on summarizing the client's statements?
Reflection
Interpretation
Summarization
Paraphrasing
#10
What is the main difference between paraphrasing and summarizing in counseling?
Paraphrasing involves restating the client's words exactly, while summarizing provides a condensed version of the client's main points
Paraphrasing is used to manipulate the client, while summarizing is used to build rapport
Paraphrasing focuses on reflecting emotions, while summarizing focuses on clarifying facts
Paraphrasing is an advanced technique, while summarizing is a basic technique
#11
Which of the following is a characteristic of effective questioning in counseling?
Asking questions to gather as little information as possible
Asking questions that imply judgment or criticism
Asking questions that are clear, open-ended, and focused on the client's experiences
Asking questions to validate the counselor's perspective
#12
What is the primary difference between reflection and interpretation in counseling?
Reflection focuses on restating the client's words, while interpretation focuses on analyzing deeper meanings
Reflection involves asking direct questions, while interpretation involves summarizing the client's statements
Reflection encourages exploration, while interpretation provides immediate solutions
Reflection is a basic technique, while interpretation is an advanced technique
#13
Which of the following best describes the 'Socratic questioning' prompting technique?
It involves asking leading questions to manipulate the client
It encourages critical thinking and self-discovery in the client
It relies on direct instructions and commands
It involves summarizing the client's statements
#14
Which of the following is a primary benefit of using prompting techniques in counseling?
To impose the counselor's perspective onto the client
To create distance and formality in the counseling relationship
To encourage self-exploration and insight in the client
To discourage the client from expressing emotions
#15
Which of the following is a potential challenge when using prompting techniques in counseling?
Increasing client insight and self-awareness
Encouraging exploration of feelings and thoughts
Creating resistance or defensiveness in the client
Building a strong therapeutic alliance
#16
What is the primary goal of using reflection of feeling in counseling?
To challenge the client's beliefs
To provide solutions to the client's problems
To reflect the client's emotional experiences
To avoid discussing sensitive topics with the client
#17
What is the primary goal of using 'solution-focused questions' in counseling?
To focus on the client's past experiences
To explore the client's negative emotions
To encourage the client to find solutions to their problems
To analyze the root causes of the client's issues