Theorists
Theories
Cornucopia
Conceptual frameworks
General Knowledge
100

This theorist is known as the "father of psychotherapy" and reportedly had an affinity for cocaine.

Who is Sigmund Freud?

100

Formulated by Aaron Temkin Beck, this theory relied upon identifying core beliefs, intermediate beliefs and automatic thoughts and helped the client to reframe their thoughts in healthier ways. 

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

100

This type of doctor deals with focus, but in a different manner than mentally and Alfred Adler was once one.

What is an opthamologist?

100

It causes a dog to salivate when it hears a dinner bell.  

What is a classical conditioning response or a Pavlovian response?  

100

Foundational to all counseling theories, this concept posits that there is no counseling without this.  

What is the therapeutic alliance or relationship?

200

These theorists made the controversial move to contract with an insurance company for a flat fee of $500.00 per client because they were so confident in their theoretical framework. 

Who were William deShazer and Insoo Kim Berg?

200

Using this theory originally created by Glasser, Wubbolding adapted it and formulated a technique of WDEP where a client explored their wants (W), what they are doing (D), evaluate their actions (E), and then designed a plan (P) for what to do.  

What is Reality Therapy?

200

This theorist originally was a neurologist.

Who is Sigmund Frued?

200

She gained historical prominence by portraying a client interviewed by Albert Ellis, Fritz Perls, and Carl Rogers.

Who was Gloria?

200

Known as the "fourth force" in the helping profession, this concept is of critical importance for today's counseling professional. 

What is cross-cultural counseling or multiculturalism?

300

Although this theorist understood that childhood can influence behaviors, he believed that there was more value in pointing out irrational beliefs as part of his theoretical framework.

Who was Albert Ellis?

300

Beating Sneaky Poo is a comical example of an adaptation of this theory created by Michael White.  

What is Narrative Therapy?

300

This theorist was frequently referred to as a "foul-mouthed sexual revolutionary" as well as "one of the most influential psychologists of the twentieth century".

Who is Albert Ellis?

300

This concept, supported by most behaviorists, posits that with the exception of some reflexes an infant is born this way.

What is a tabula rasa or blank slate?

300

This concept in human services serves as a foundation and holds the counselor responsible for the information shared in the counseling session to remain private.

What is confidentiality?

400

This theorist survived the Holocaust and went on to develop a theory that purported that meaning is self-created and that each of us are charged with the responsibility of making it meaningful through the choices we make. 

Who is Viktor Frankl?

400

Due to it's substantial body of research and validations of effectiveness, this is the insurance company's favorite theory to reimburse? 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

400

This theorist when approached by a woman about her 3 year old son gave her two suggestions - always treat him as if he's good and set up circumstances for him where he can only succeed.  

Who was William Glasser?  

400

Any favorable stimulus that when presented increases the likelihood of a response.  (Example:  a child says please and gets a sticker for good manners)

What is Positive Reinforcement?

400

This concept in human services ensures that prior to the first session, the client is provided information about what to expect during treatment so that they can be a fully prepared participant.  

What is informed consent? 

500

This son of a Jewish gain merchant grew up in Vienna, Austria and developed a theory of counseling that focused on how a young child's responses to feelings of inferiority lead to healthy or unhealthy adult behaviors.

Who is Alfred Adler?

500

Fritz Perls narrated this theoretical orientation marked by being able to identify impasses or blockages that lead to unfinished business.  

What is Gestalt Theory?

500

This theory includes joining, examining patterns, re-authoring, and moving on. 

What is Narrative Therapy?

500

The removal of a pleasant stimulus which leads to a decrease in a specific behavior.  Example:  Spouse stops making dinner due to partner repeatedly coming home late.

What is negative punishment?  

500

Examples of this may be:

Dual relationships with a client

Sharing information about a client without consent

Inappropriate fee assessment

What is a boundary violation or an ethical hot spot?