Question 1

What is a characteristic of a group-centered leader?

Options :

A : Being pessimistic about human nature

B : Seeing people as reactive to their environments

C : Being focused on redirecting negative impulses

D : Seeing people as basically positive in their intentions

Answer: D

Question 2

In family counseling, when a counselor attempts to help one family member become more assertive, the

counselor recognizes that

Options :

A : making one member more assertive will result in other family members becoming more assertive.

B : changing one family member's behavior will change the behavior of other family members.

C : assertiveness is a uniquely personal attribute not usually amenable to change through family counseling.

D : such a behavior change can be accomplished effectively only if the other family members concur that it

is a desirable change.

Answer: B

Question 3

Group leaders are continually observing group members. It is essential that the group leader

Options :

A : Inform the group members that the observation is taking place.

B : Take notes pertaining to the group members’ behaviors.

C : Be unobtrusive (i.e., out of sight of the group members).

D : Have a clear idea of what is to be observed.

Answer: D

Question 4

What is the definition of transference?

Options :

A : Transference denotes when a client wants to work with a counselor who shares their culture.

B : Transference denotes when the client looks at the counselor as a parental figure.

C : Transference denotes when the client develops strong emotions about the counselor.

D : Transference denotes when the client desires a counselor with the same diagnosis they have.

Answer: B

Question 5

Counselors working with adults in midlife know that there are some distinct but relatively generalizable

characteristics of persons in this age group. What does human development theory tell us about people

between the ages of 40 to 65?

Options :

A : For most people, there is a sense that time is running out and that earlier goals may not be achieved.

B : There is little difference in the developmental issues faced by men and women during this period.

C : Deaths of peers result in severe emotional distress, usually followed by heightened spirituality.

D : Short-term memory facility decreases while long-term memory facility increases.

Answer: A

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