PYC3705 EXAM PACK 2023
A counsellor is working with a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder who is demonstrating
increased self-injurious behaviour through cutting. The counsellor has no experience working with clients
who demonstrate this serious self-harm behaviour. What is the...
1). A counsellor is working with a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder who is
demonstrating
increased self-injurious behaviour through cutting. the counsellor has no experience
working with clients
who demonstrate this serious self-harm behaviour. what is the best course of action for
the counsellor to
take?
(1) keep the client on his caseload to learn how to care for people with this diagnosis.
(2) seek out supervision on how to effectively deal with this client.
(3) refer the client to a counsellor with training to provide effective treatment to the client.
(4) attend one continuing education session on this diagnosis and keep the client on his
caseload.
Ans: 3
2). The following are important when initiating the termination phase:
1. ask the client to summarise the main points that have emerged in the session/sessions
2. emphasise achievements
3. none of the above
4. all of the above
Ans: 4
3). Concerning the relationship of microskills to counselling theory - - - - -
(1) we can predict counselling results from microskills.
(2) different theories have varying patterns of microskill usage.
(3) theories focus on individual concerns.
(4) action in interviewing is related to one's theory of choice.
Ans: 2
4). Which of the following statements is false:
(1) a counselling professional could be a social worker.
(2) a counselling professional could work in a hospital.
(3) a elementary school counsellor and a counsellor working in a prison would use the
same skills
and techniques.
(4) none of the answers are false.
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, Ans: 3
5). Which of the following specifically restricts the use of psychological measures to
appropriately trained
psychology professionals?
1. professional code of conduct
2. health professions act, no 56 of 1974
3. south african constitution
4. all are correct.
Ans: 2
6). Listening to client stories and narratives is described by the study guide as central to the
helping
process. we can build client strengths through - - - - -
(1) listening patiently to the client's full story before moving on.
(2) seeking to find positive assets and strengths within the client story, even if the
story is full of difficulties and problems.
(3) ignoring negative parts of the story and focusing only on the positive.
(4) drawing on counselling theory in a careful manner.
Ans: 2
7). Empathy could best be described as - - - - -.
(1) deep sympathy
(2) feeling what a client is feeling and conveying this to the client
(3) careful ongoing assessment
(4) therapeutic alliance
Ans: 2
8). Unconditional positive regard means - - - - -.
1. liking everyone equally
2. verbalising a lot of validation to clients
3. principle ethics
4. accepting a client despite his or her behaviour
Ans: 4
9). The client's right to keep the counselling relationship secret is - - - - -.
1. confidentiality
2. their business
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, 3. privacy
4. the client's responsibility
Ans: 3
10). Client records
a. are privileged communication.
b. when writing records of client sessions, counsellors should keep in mind that other
parties,
including the client, may access the records in the future.
c. counsellors must obtain client consent to disclose or transfer records.
d. client records in paper and electronic forms should be stored securely at all times.
the correct answer is:
(1) (a), (b), (c) & (d)
(2) (a) & (c)
(3) (a) & (d)
(4) (a) & (b)
Ans: 1
11). Which of the following are not ways of being ethically responsible related to culture?
(1) recognising that traditional ways of providing help may not be sufficient for clients
from another
culture.
(2) demonstrating interest in the client's culture.
(3) assuming that the client wants to assimilate into the dominant culture.
(4) becoming aware of your own values.
Ans: 3
12). The ethical issue of "recognising limits" refers to:
(1) not practicing beyond the areas of competence
(2) allowing outside contact with the client
(3) not going over the established time for the session
(4) only 2 & 3
Ans: 1
13). The client's right to agree to participate in counselling, assessment, or other professional
procedures or
services after such services are explained and understood is
1. professional responsibility
2. personal responsibility
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, 3. professional relationship
4. informed consent
the correct answer is: option 4
Ans: 4
14). What is being built in the first interview that is required for counselling to continue?
1. faith
2. rapport
3. non-professional relationship
4. friendship
Ans: 2
15). If you ask an open question, the intentional prediction is
(1) it will puzzle clients as they need more direction.
(2) it will seem like an intrusion.
(3) it won't work cross-culturally.
(4) the client will talk more about the topic.
Ans: 4
16). Paulina believes that her adolescent client would not talk to her if she knew that paulina
was speaking to
the client's parents. therefore, paulina promises the client confidentiality and secretly
arranges to call
the client's parents when the client is at school. which ethical principle is paulina violating?
1. autonomy
2. fidelity
3. justice
4. all of the above
Ans: 4
17). Based on the discussion of privacy and confidentiality, what would be an example of a
breach of privacy
that does not involve a breach of confidentiality?
(1) a person who does not have authorisation views a client's medical record on a hospital
computer.
(2) one counsellor discusses a client's case with another who is not involved in the client's
treatment, using the client's name and identifying information.
(3) a counsellor calls a suicidal client's family members to ask them to look out for the
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