CHAPTER 5 CMPC EXAM PREP EXAM STUDY MATERIALS
QUESTION AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
**1. What is a working alliance?**
a) The mutual goals between a consultant and client
b) The interpersonal bond between consultant and client
c) The agreement on tasks between consultant and client
d) The mutual respect between consultant and client
**Answer: b) The interpersonal bond between consultant and client**
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**2. What are the core components of a working alliance?**
a) Collaboration, Emotional Connection, Agreement on Goals
b) Collaboration, Supportive Behavior, Agreement about Tasks
c) Collaborative, Indicative Affective Bond, Agreement about Goals/Tasks
d) Communication, Trust, Agreement on Tasks
**Answer: c) Collaborative, Indicative Affective Bond, Agreement about Goals/Tasks**
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**3. Which of the following are keys for practitioners to develop and maintain effective personal
relationships?**
a) 1. Interpersonal skills - trustworthy, likeable, knowledgeable
b) 2. Ability to manage situations with practical tools
c) 3. Athlete-centered approach - strengths, weaknesses
d) 4. Understand sport environment
e) 5. Examination of athletes' thoughts, behaviors, feelings
f) 6. Self-aware - of our own strengths, weaknesses, etc.
g) All of the above
**Answer: g) All of the above**
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**4. What are the five characteristics of effective consultants?**
a) 1. Honest
b) 2. Commitment
c) 3. Knowledge and expertise
d) 4. Counseling skills
e) 5. Professional and ethical behavior
f) All of the above
**Answer: f) All of the above**