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Psychological Theories and Concepts in Counseling Quiz

#1

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals strive to fulfill their potential?

Humanistic Theory
Explanation

Focuses on self-actualization and personal growth.

#2

According to Freud, which part of the mind operates on the pleasure principle?

Id
Explanation

Unconscious drives seeking immediate gratification.

#3

In counseling, what does the acronym 'CBT' stand for?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Explanation

Addresses dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors.

#4

Which counseling technique involves the therapist restating what the client has said?

Reflective Listening
Explanation

Helps clients feel understood and encourages deeper exploration.

#5

Who proposed the Hierarchy of Needs in psychology?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Hierarchy ranging from basic needs to self-actualization.

#6

Which counseling approach focuses on identifying and changing irrational thoughts and beliefs?

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Explanation

Targets irrational beliefs to alleviate emotional distress.

#7

What is the main goal of Adlerian therapy?

Encouraging social interest and cooperation
Explanation

Promotes community feeling and interpersonal harmony.

#8

Which concept in counseling refers to the therapist's ability to understand and share the feelings of the client?

Empathy
Explanation

Crucial for building rapport and fostering trust.

#9

In Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, what does 'C' stand for?

Cognition
Explanation

Focuses on identifying and altering maladaptive thought patterns.

#10

Which psychological concept involves the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts and feelings to others?

Projection
Explanation

Projecting one's own traits onto others.

#11

What is the central concept in Carl Jung's analytical psychology representing the deepest layer of the unconscious mind?

Self
Explanation

Represents unity, wholeness, and integration.

#12

According to Albert Ellis, what are the two primary irrational beliefs that lead to emotional disturbances?

Demandingness and Awfulizing
Explanation

Beliefs about how things 'should' be and catastrophizing.

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