Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary focus of the psychodynamic approach in psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Emphasizing the role of unconscious processes and early life experiences in shaping behavior.

Question 2

A therapist is working with a client to collaboratively set goals and later reviews progress before ending therapy. Which stage of the therapeutic process does this scenario best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Termination

Question 3

Which screening tool is most appropriate for identifying problematic alcohol use in a primary care setting?

Accepted Answer

AUDIT

Question 4

According to the Kubler-Ross model, which is the correct sequence of the five stages of grief?

Accepted Answer

Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance

Question 5

A client presents with persistent yearning for a deceased loved one, difficulty accepting the death, and significant impairment in daily functioning for over a year. Which diagnosis is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Question 6

Which of the following is a key component of Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MATCH) for substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

Enhancing intrinsic motivation to change through client-centered techniques

Question 7

A therapist uses narrative therapy to help a bereaved client reconstruct meaning after a loss. This approach is most closely associated with which model of grief?

Accepted Answer

Meaning Reconstruction Model

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of suicide?

Accepted Answer

Expressing hope for the future

Question 9

Which model of addiction emphasizes the role of brain reward pathways and neurotransmitter changes in the development of substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

Psycho-neurobiological model

Question 10

A crisis intervention model typically involves which sequence of stages?

Accepted Answer

Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Resolution

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the therapeutic alliance?

Accepted Answer

A collaborative and trusting relationship between therapist and client

Question 12

Which intervention is most appropriate for a survivor of domestic violence experiencing PTSD symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy

Question 13

Which of the following is a primary goal of restorative justice programs for survivors of sexual abuse?

Accepted Answer

Facilitating healing and empowerment through community involvement

Question 14

Which of the following best illustrates a cultural consideration in grief interventions?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing that mourning rituals and expressions of grief vary across cultures

Question 15

A therapist uses the CAGE questionnaire during an intake session. What is the primary purpose of this tool?

Accepted Answer

Screening for potential alcohol use disorder

Question 16

Which of the following is a key task in Worden’s model of mourning?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting to an environment in which the deceased is missing

Question 17

Which of the following best describes dissociation as a psychological effect of sexual abuse?

Accepted Answer

A disruption in the normal integration of consciousness, memory, or identity

Question 18

A client with a substance use disorder is referred to a 12-step facilitation program. Which of the following is a core principle of this approach?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance of powerlessness over the substance and seeking support from a group

Question 19

Which of the following is a common misconception about the humanistic approach in psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

It ignores the importance of the therapeutic relationship

Question 20

A therapist is working with a child who lost a parent and is showing behavioral regression and academic decline. Which intervention is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Developmentally sensitive grief counseling

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