Human Growth and Development
Counseling Theories & Techniques
Assessment & Diagnosis
Ethics & Professional Issues
Group Counseling
100

Who developed the psychosocial stages of development?

Erik Erikson

100

Which theorist is associated with Person-Centered Therapy?

Carl Rogers

100

What does the DSM-5 stand for?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

100

What is the purpose of informed consent in counseling?

To ensure the client understands treatment risks and benefits

100

What is the ideal group size for counseling?

5-10 members

200

In Piaget’s theory, what stage occurs from ages 2-7?

Preoperational Stage

200

What is the primary technique used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

Cognitive Restructuring

200

What type of disorder includes excessive worry lasting at least 6 months?

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

200

Which ethical code must licensed counselors follow?

American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics

200

What is the role of the group leader in a therapy group?

To facilitate discussion and guide members through therapeutic processes

300

What is the term for a child realizing an object exists even when out of sight?

Object Permanence

300

In Gestalt Therapy, what is the term for re-experiencing past conflicts in the present?

Experiential Awareness

300

What is the difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorder?

Bipolar I includes full manic episodes, Bipolar II includes hypomanic episodes

300

What is the Tarasoff ruling related to?

Duty to warn if a client threatens harm to another person

300

In what stage do group members experience conflict and power struggles?

Storming Stage

400

At what stage does Erikson say people struggle with identity vs. role confusion?

Adolescence (12-18 years)

400

Which therapy approach focuses on changing irrational beliefs?

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

400

Which assessment tool measures depression severity?

Beck Depression Inventory

400

What should a counselor do if they suspect child abuse?

Report it to child protective services

400

What is the term for the emotional bond between group members?

Group Cohesion

500

What is the highest level of Kohlberg’s moral development theory?

Postconventional Morality

500

Which theory emphasizes the impact of the unconscious mind on behavior?

Psychoanalysis

500

What disorder is characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsions?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

500

What is the main principle behind confidentiality in therapy?

Client privacy must be protected unless there is danger to self or others

500

Which theorist developed the idea of group stages?

Irvin Yalom

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