Psychotherapy and Counseling Techniques Quiz

Test your knowledge on psychotherapy with this quiz. Questions cover various techniques and approaches, from psychoanalysis to DBT and more.

#1

Which psychotherapy technique focuses on identifying and changing distorted thinking patterns?

Behavior therapy
Cognitive therapy
Psychoanalysis
Humanistic therapy
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#2

Who developed the technique of psychoanalysis?

Carl Rogers
Albert Ellis
Sigmund Freud
Aaron Beck
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#3

Which counseling technique focuses on changing behavior through reinforcement and conditioning?

Psychoanalysis
Behavior therapy
Person-centered therapy
Gestalt therapy
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#4

Which counseling technique involves the therapist reflecting the client's feelings and thoughts back to them?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Psychoanalysis
Active listening
Reality therapy
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#5

What is a core principle of psychodynamic therapy?

Examining thought patterns
Exploring the influence of childhood experiences
Setting specific goals for behavior change
Promoting mindfulness and acceptance
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#6

What is the primary goal of Gestalt therapy?

Exploring unconscious conflicts
Understanding cognitive distortions
Promoting self-awareness and personal growth
Behavior modification
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#7

Which counseling technique emphasizes empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Psychoanalysis
Person-centered therapy
Gestalt therapy
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#8

Which counseling approach views psychological disorders as resulting from conflicts between different parts of the mind?

Humanistic therapy
Cognitive therapy
Psychoanalytic therapy
Existential therapy
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#9

In exposure therapy, what is the primary objective?

To explore unconscious conflicts
To challenge irrational thoughts
To reduce anxiety through gradual exposure to feared stimuli
To promote insight and self-awareness
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#10

What is a key principle of solution-focused brief therapy?

Exploring past traumas in detail
Focusing on current problems and future solutions
Analyzing dream symbolism
Interpreting resistance in therapy
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#11

What is a common technique used in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for managing emotions?

Thought challenging
Systematic desensitization
Mindfulness meditation
Free association
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#12

Which counseling approach emphasizes personal responsibility, freedom of choice, and the search for meaning in life?

Existential therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy
Family systems therapy
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#13

Which counseling approach emphasizes the importance of examining societal influences and power dynamics?

Feminist therapy
Solution-focused therapy
Rational emotive behavior therapy
Interpersonal therapy
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