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 |
0.5 points
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 |
0.5 points
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