COUN 506 /HSCO 506 - EXAM 4 / COUN506/HSCO506 - EXAM 4:LATEST-2021,LIBERTY UNIVERSITY|VERSION 3

COUN 506 /HSCO 506 - EXAM 4 / COUN506/HSCO506 - EXAM 4:LATEST-2021,LIBERTY UNIVERSITY|VERSION 3COUN 506 / HSCO 506 EXAM 4 QUESTION 1 1. The lectures talked about attributional styles. What is true from that discussion? A client who tends to blame others for his/her choices or behavior has the most freedom to make individual choices If a client presents him/her self as a victim, that person would understand when others get angry at the client’s inappropriate behavior We actually experience the most freedom when we take responsibility for our choices and behavior All of the above 4 points QUESTION 2 1. It is important that counselors help clients overcome resistance to legitimate confession. Which of the following statements does NOT fit with the lecture emphasis? A strong trust relationship and guarantee of confidentiality can help a client get beyond the fear of honest self-disclosure A hesitancy to confess is rarely rooted in a wrong concept of god Offering grace and hospitality can lay the foundation for honest confession Some clients have experienced a lack of grace even in their churches 4 points QUESTION 3 1. The lectures talked about some important points with regard to confidentiality. What is a true statement from that discussion? In couple’s counseling, it sometimes is appropriate to divulge “secret” information to the other spouse There are times when confidentiality must be broken A counselor needs to examine his/her own ability to hold information in confidence and problems in this area may indicate that the counseling profession is not a good fit for some counselors-in-training All of these points were discussed in the lecture 4 points QUESTION 4 1. From the perspective of secular psychology, the concept of “sin” can best be described as Right and wrong as matters of God’s law. The universal human condition. Personal sin is the cause of our cognitive and emotional problems. None of the above 4 points QUESTION 5 1. Which list below provides the best response to the question of what ethical standards you are going to use in your practice of counseling? Sole reliance upon the ethical standards as provided by the American Psychological Association. Sole reliance on the ethical standards as provided by the American Association of Christian Counselors. Provide clients with a professional disclosure, an informed consent, follow all ethical guidelines you fall under, and protect confidentiality. Providing clients with a list of ethical standards, an informed consent and then “doing no harm”. 4 points QUESTION 6 1. In the lecture, according to Ohlschlager, what are some of the most common legal or ethical pitfalls? Counseling beyond competency, advising against medical treatment, misrepresenting credentials and fatigue. Counseling beyond competency, advising against medical treatment, sexual misconduct, and manipulating the client. Counseling beyond competency, recommending a divorce, sexual misconduct, and labeling a client. Counseling beyond competency, advising against medical treatment, sexual misconduct, and inappropriate use of psychological tests. 4 points QUESTION 7 1. Which statement is NOT true regarding ethical standards for counseling practice? Ethical guidelines provide the counselor with a step-by-step method of counseling. Ethical guidelines provide standards about objectivity and handling of secrets in family counseling. Ethical guidelines provide clear rationale for handling conflicts of moral values between the counselor and client. Ethical guidelines provide hedges against inappropriate behavior or accusations of impropriety. 4 points QUESTION 8 1. From the lecture, in questioning yourself regarding ethical decision-making, which answer is NOT used? Who is the client? When do we discuss fees? What is in the best interest of the client? Is it in keeping with Christian morals and values? 4 points QUESTION 9 1. The lectures distinguished the effects of “original sin” and “personal sins.” What is true from that discussion? The concept of original sin would suggest that we are all prone to distort the wholesome elements of God’s creation. An expression of personal sins is our sense of alienation from our Creator The fact that we commit “sins” does not indicate anything about our nature. Experiencing neurotic guilt is always an indication that our behavior is sinful 4 points QUESTION 10 1. The lecture explained how psychology would accept the “concept of sin.” What is a true statement from that discussion? In the psychological perspective, guilt can be a helpful process. In psychology, the real problem is how one interprets or feels about a behavior, not the behavior itself. Psychologists would suggest to a client that there are universal absolutes with regard to behavior. Per psychology, counseling should help the client be more aware of how sin is a part of his/her problems. 4 points QUESTION 11 1. The lectures talked about counseling ethics guiding how we directly confront clients about their behavior. From that lecture, what is a true statement? The counselor has always reached the correct goal when clients change their behavior following the counselor’s suggestion. Having a client sign an informed consent form should allow the counselor to directly confront wrong behavior. Counseling ethics would direct the counselor to make restitution as the main goal. Counseling ethics would direct that a counselor “do no harm” even when confronting wrong behavior, that the counselor is aware of his/her attitudes, and that the counselor is aware of the power dynamics at play with redemption being the goal of confrontation. 4 points QUESTION 12 1. Which answer below is NOT one of the ethical concerns given regarding confrontation? Power dynamics Redemption Internal pain Do no harm 4 points QUESTION 13 1. From the lecture, there were several reasons why someone will have a resistance to confession. Which answer below is NOT one of those reasons? Spiritual pride Humbleness of spirit Shame-based fear Faulty understanding 4 points QUESTION 14 1. From McMinn’s discussion on confrontation during counseling (as reviewed in the lecture) what is a true statement? Simply remaining silent never works as a means of confronting wrong behavior The same level of trust is necessary no matter what confrontation technique the counselor uses Helping a client see potential outcomes to behavior (the concept of acherit) can be a legitimate form of confrontation There is relatively little risk in just being “directly honest” with clients 4 points QUESTION 15 1. Based on McMinn’s counseling “map,” the lecture posed a series of questions to help a counselor identify where the client was in terms of self/need/relationship. What is a true statement from that discussion? If clients hope that the counselor is the ultimate solution to their problems, this reveals what they believe about “need” An addict who denies he/she has a problem indicates an accurate awareness of need According to McMinn, a client who recognizes a need for relationship in the healing process would not be willing to be confronted Expressing remorse primarily because of a recognition of the consequences of an action is an accurate awareness of need according to McMinn 4 points QUESTION 16 1. When a Christian counselor looks at the role of sin in client problems, what is a true statement? A Christian counselor would see “right and wrong” as determined by an outside being A Christian counselor would agree that some type of sin is ultimately behind problems seen in the counseling office A recognition of the role of sin in human problems would suggest personal responsibility for problems All of these 4 points QUESTION 17 1. McMinn emphasizes that the counselor’s motivation needs to be examined as the counselor confronts the client. What is a true statement based on that discussion? Counselors need to be very aware of why they respond to the client as they do If a counselor is simply angry with the client, that may determine the way the counselor chooses to confront a client When and how to confront should be determined by the “best interest” of the client at all times All of these are true 4 points QUESTION 18 1. Which statement below is true concerning the "work of the Holy Spirit" in counseling? Conviction, contrition, and repentance are gifts of God. Healing begins with the admission of powerlessness. We deal with the person in front of us; let God deal with the sin. All the above 4 points QUESTION 19 1. When putting together your informed consent document for a client, what item should you include as part of that document? Referral policy Expectations of the clients Time-limits and number of sessions. All the above 4 points QUESTION 20 1. McMinn (as reviewed in the lectures) describes several ways to confront sin in the life of a counselee. What factors should a counselor take into account before choosing one of the confrontation techniques? Whether a trust relationship has been established between the counselor and client Whether the client can pick up subtle clues Whether the client is good at analysis None of these are important since sin should immediately be confronted 4 points QUESTION 21 1. Which answer below describes what should be on the professional disclosure statement to the client? Policies on confidentiality Description of training and licensure Description of your worldview All the above 4 points QUESTION 22 1. The lectures reviewed Nouwen’s concept of “hospitality” in counseling. What is true from that discussion? If we extend hospitality to our counselees, we will be careful about confronting their wrong behavior It is easy to determine when we should comfort and when we should confront Showing hospitality is one of the safest elements of Christian counseling Simply welcoming a counselee in need can have positive therapeutic effects 4 points QUESTION 23 1. It is rarely helpful in counseling to confront a client about the client’s attribution style. True False 2 points QUESTION 24 1. According to McMinn, ‘pondering” as a form of confrontation would be considered a gentle way to confront. True False 2 points QUESTION 25 1. As we consider “sin” as a factor in human problems and behavior, the concept of external attribution would place the blame for human choices on the individual person. True False 2 points QUESTION 26 1. We are forced to conclude that God created us with the inherent need for: Understanding Work Authority Relationships 2 points QUESTION 27 1. Contemporary research shows that non-religious people are more satisfied with their lives than believers. True False 2 points QUESTION 28 1. _______________ is probably the number one reason why people turn away from a belief in God. Apathy Human suffering Genetics Love