Case Study: Narrative Therapy

Case Study: Narrative Therapy
Case Study: Narrative Therapy
QUESTION 1
1. In the practice of Narrative Therapy which of the following is true?
A. Problems are seen as being a “part of” the person
B. Problems are seen as being “apart from” the person
C. Problems are caused by a conflict arising between the inner child and the “real self”
D. Problem resolution can only come about through the use of the Scaling technique
0.5 points
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QUESTION 2
1. In the practice of Solution Focused Therapy, the counselor focuses most of his/her attention on which of the following?
A. Deficits and challenges
B. Strengths and weaknesses
C. Strengths and resources
D. Weaknesses and the past
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QUESTION 3
1. When writing goals in Solution Focused Therapy,
A. The goals should be focused on specific preferred behaviors and interactions
B. The goals should include general ideas about what needs to change in the family, to allow maximum flexibility in the process of counseling
C. The goals should be built around solving “family of origin” problems
D. The goals, should be established by the counselor, without input from the family
0.5 points
QUESTION 4
1. In asking the question, “When was the problem not a problem?”, the Solution Focused counselor is looking for:
A. Antecedents
B. Consequences
C. Exceptions
D. Resolution
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QUESTION 5
1. In the practice of Narrative Therapy, the counselors role can be described as:
A. Omnipotent
B. Carnivorous
C. Co-editor
D. Being “in charge” of the counseling process
0.5 points
QUESTION 6
1. The basic principle in Social Exchange Theory is stated as:
A. In interpersonal interactions, people try to perform behaviors that result in the worst punishment
B. All currencies are exchanged at the same rate in the global market place
C. In interpersonal interactions, people attempt to maximize rewards, while at the same time, minimizing costs
D. A process in which behaviors are diminished by not reinforcing those behaviors
0.5 points
QUESTION 7
1. The “time orientation” in Solution Focused Therapy is:
A. In the future
B. In the past
C. In the subconscious, primal mind of the infant
D. At the moment the couple entered a committed relationship
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QUESTION 8
1. Which of the following techniques are most closely associated with the practice of Solution Focused Therapy?
A. Miracle Question, Scaling
B. Empty Chair Technique, Circular Questioning
C. Free Association, Acupuncture
D. Scaling, Ear Piercing
0.5 points
QUESTION 9
1. Reinforcement is best defined as:
A. An event or behavior designed to increase or decrease a specific response
B. Shaping a desired behavior by selectively rewarding that behavior
C. The process of reinforcing connections between family members through the exclusive use of communication skills
D. When an unconditioned response is triggered by an unconditioned stimulus
0.5 points