Question 1

After questioning Joe,the counselor discovers that he has had learning problems all of his life and that school was a painful place since he was constantly taunted by his peers.Joe's fear of new challenges and lack of initiative is a result of failing to achieve mastery over the following task:

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A)  industry versus inferiority
B)  initiative versus guilt
C)  autonomy versus shame and doubt
D)  trust versus mistrust
E)  intimacy versus isolationF) C) and D)
G) A) and B) A

Question 2

Bowen was the family therapist and theorist who preferred to engage clients in a rules transformation process.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The concept of individuation and separation from one's family can easily lead to conflicts in one's family relationships in some cultures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Unless you have identified your own sources of vulnerability and to some extent worked through experiences that may have left you psychologically wounded,you may be constantly triggered by the stories of your clients.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Family rules generally prevent growth of individuals within a family.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

Individuation is a state of psychological separateness from one's family.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

From Erikson's stage of development perspective,each developmental transition stage:

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A)  represents a psychosocial crisis,or turning point,when individuals are faced with fulfilling their destinies.
B)  builds on the psychological outcomes of earlier stages.
C)  has a psychosocial task to be mastered before moving to the next stage.
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

As an abused child,Robin made the early decision that anger was a useless emotion and that she would never allow herself to feel angry.Robin is presently going into the counseling field and realizes that her denial of anger will

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A)  make it easier for clients to express their anger constructively.
B)  contribute to trust on the part of her clients,since she never expresses negative reactions to anything.
C)  make it difficult for her to allow clients to express their anger and deal constructively with it.
D)  help create a positive climate for the client who fears anger.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

To a large extent,an individual's current life is the result of earlier choices.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Erikson,during the late adulthood stage,in which the task to be accomplished is integrity versus despair,the older adults who have succeeded in achieving ego integrity would not:

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A)  accept that they have been productive and have coped with whatever failures they faced.
B)  concentrate on what they have not done,and yearn for another chance to live in a different way.
C)  tend to integrate their past experiences with current realities.
D)  necessarily welcome the notion of death,but view it as an inevitable part of the life cycle.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

When students are learning about the history of their families,it is important to remember that

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A)  their commitment to exploration and change may bring discomfort to significant people in their lives.
B)  they should avoid adopting an attitude that others should change.
C)  self-exploration is a must if the student intends to work with families.
D)  a crisis may erupt when the student discovers a family secret.
E)  all of the aboveF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Transference makes it extremely difficult for a client to gain insight into how he or she operates in a variety of relationships.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 13

By studying their own families of origin,helpers are able to

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A)  be in a position to offer therapy to family members that may not seek professional assistance.
B)  improve their own ability to counsel families.
C)  completely resolve unfinished business from their own childhood.
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Identifying and resolving unfinished business related to your family of origin is essential if you hope to establish relationships that do not repeat negative patterns of interaction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

42.In The Human Odyssey: Navigating the Twelve Stages of Life,Thomas Armstrong (2007) maintains that every stage of life is equally significant and necessary for the welfare of humanity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

It is important for you to be familiar with your family-of-origin issues if you plan to work with

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A)  individuals.
B)  couples and families
C)  groups
D)  all of the above
E)  a and b onlyF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Transference generally has it roots in a client's unresolved personal conflicts with significant others.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

While growing up,Patrick was told to be appropriate,be perfect,and always do his best.Now as an adult,Patrick is rigid socially and devotes most of his energy to his work.Consequently,his wife has threatened to leave him.Patrick is seeking counseling in order to save his marriage.As a counselor,you recognize that his early childhood rules

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A)  were impossible for him to escape and Patrick had no choice but to accept them.
B)  need to be given up so that Patrick can mend his relationship with his wife.
C)  can be transformed into something useful and functional.
D)  were dysfunctional and he needs to confront his parents about their behavior
E)  occurred by observing his parent's behavior and as an adult,he needs to get healthier role models.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Family rules include which of the following?

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A)  myths
B)  secrets
C)  injunctions
D)  all of the above
E)  a and b onlyF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 20

According to Erikson,crisis implies the unsuccessful resolution of earlier personality conflicts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Helper Know Thyself

After questioning Joe,the counselor discovers that he has had learning problems all of his life and that school was a painful place since he was constantly taunted by his peers.Joe's fear of new challenges and lack of initiative is a result of failing to achieve mastery over the following task:

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Bowen was the family therapist and theorist who preferred to engage clients in a rules transformation process.

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The concept of individuation and separation from one's family can easily lead to conflicts in one's family relationships in some cultures.

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Unless you have identified your own sources of vulnerability and to some extent worked through experiences that may have left you psychologically wounded,you may be constantly triggered by the stories of your clients.

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Family rules generally prevent growth of individuals within a family.

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Individuation is a state of psychological separateness from one's family.

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From Erikson's stage of development perspective,each developmental transition stage:

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As an abused child,Robin made the early decision that anger was a useless emotion and that she would never allow herself to feel angry.Robin is presently going into the counseling field and realizes that her denial of anger will

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To a large extent,an individual's current life is the result of earlier choices.

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According to Erikson,during the late adulthood stage,in which the task to be accomplished is integrity versus despair,the older adults who have succeeded in achieving ego integrity would not:

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When students are learning about the history of their families,it is important to remember that

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Transference makes it extremely difficult for a client to gain insight into how he or she operates in a variety of relationships.

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By studying their own families of origin,helpers are able to

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Identifying and resolving unfinished business related to your family of origin is essential if you hope to establish relationships that do not repeat negative patterns of interaction.

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42.In The Human Odyssey: Navigating the Twelve Stages of Life,Thomas Armstrong (2007) maintains that every stage of life is equally significant and necessary for the welfare of humanity.

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It is important for you to be familiar with your family-of-origin issues if you plan to work with

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Transference generally has it roots in a client's unresolved personal conflicts with significant others.

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Family rules include which of the following?

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According to Erikson,crisis implies the unsuccessful resolution of earlier personality conflicts.

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Exam 3: Helper Know Thyself

After questioning Joe,the counselor discovers that he has had learning problems all of his life and that school was a painful place since he was constantly taunted by his peers.Joe's fear of new challenges and lack of initiative is a result of failing to achieve mastery over the following task:

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Bowen was the family therapist and theorist who preferred to engage clients in a rules transformation process.

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The concept of individuation and separation from one's family can easily lead to conflicts in one's family relationships in some cultures.

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Unless you have identified your own sources of vulnerability and to some extent worked through experiences that may have left you psychologically wounded,you may be constantly triggered by the stories of your clients.

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Family rules generally prevent growth of individuals within a family.

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Individuation is a state of psychological separateness from one's family.

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From Erikson's stage of development perspective,each developmental transition stage:

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As an abused child,Robin made the early decision that anger was a useless emotion and that she would never allow herself to feel angry.Robin is presently going into the counseling field and realizes that her denial of anger will

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To a large extent,an individual's current life is the result of earlier choices.

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According to Erikson,during the late adulthood stage,in which the task to be accomplished is integrity versus despair,the older adults who have succeeded in achieving ego integrity would not:

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When students are learning about the history of their families,it is important to remember that

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Transference makes it extremely difficult for a client to gain insight into how he or she operates in a variety of relationships.

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By studying their own families of origin,helpers are able to

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Identifying and resolving unfinished business related to your family of origin is essential if you hope to establish relationships that do not repeat negative patterns of interaction.

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42.In The Human Odyssey: Navigating the Twelve Stages of Life,Thomas Armstrong (2007) maintains that every stage of life is equally significant and necessary for the welfare of humanity.

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It is important for you to be familiar with your family-of-origin issues if you plan to work with

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Transference generally has it roots in a client's unresolved personal conflicts with significant others.

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Family rules include which of the following?

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According to Erikson,crisis implies the unsuccessful resolution of earlier personality conflicts.

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