What is a Peer Counselor
What metaphor best describes the relationship between a peer counselor and the person that they are working with
a captain steering a ship
an outfitter providing equipment
a guide helping navigate a journey
an instructor teaching essential skills
a guide helping navigate a journey
Which of these is the best example of fear being a positive emotion?
Joel figures that he will probably fail a test so he does not study.
Michelle decides to walk with friends after several robberies in the area.
Kiki is afraid that she will miss if she tries to score herself so she always passes the ball.
Tyrone wants to join an after-school club but is afraid it will take up too much time.
Michelle decides to walk with friends after several robberies in the area.
What would be the most effective way to change a person’s temperament?
Point out a person’s flaws in the hopes that they change.
Highlight positive aspects of a close relative’s temperament.
Make a lot of recommendations in a positive tone to be encouraging.
People are born with their temperament, so it is very hard to change.
People are born with their temperament, so it is very hard to change.
Otto applied for an after-school job at a local law firm. Unfortunately, the firm hired someone else. Otto then told himself that he did not really have time for a job and the job really did not pay enough to be worth his time. What is Otto doing to cope with his disappointment?
undoing
repressing
rationalizing
compensating
rationalizing
When Akari was a child, her family’s house was robbed while she and her family were home, and this was a very frightening experience. Why is she likely to develop some defense mechanisms around the memory of this event?
This event threatened her feelings of safety, and that is a core need.
How her defense mechanisms develop will depend on how her family chooses to handle it.
If her parents handle it correctly, she will not develop defense mechanisms.
Everyone develops defense mechanisms, even if they have not been through trauma.
This event threatened her feelings of safety, and that is a core need.
Peer counselors need to be exploratory. Which of the following is an example of this skill?
listening very carefully
asking follow up questions
knowing the appropriate boundaries
providing guidance for new experiences
asking follow up questions
After attending a party, Jaako’s friend let him know that while there he offended some people. This causes Jaako to rethink the night, and he sees what his friend means. What would be an appropriate emotion for Jaako to feel in response?
fear
anger
shame
enjoyment
shame
Pedro has always preferred solitary activities to hanging out with others. He does have a few close friends that understand he would often rather be by himself than go out with them, although they are happy when Pedro does join in their plans. Is Pedro’s behavior a defense mechanism?
Yes, Pedro is shutting people out of his life on purpose.
Yes, Pedro clearly has a problem being around other people.
No, Pedro is satisfied with his choices, and he’s being productive.
No, defense mechanisms are only for those with severe behavioral problems.
No, Pedro is satisfied with his choices, and he’s being productive.
Cedrick has been struggling in math all year. If he does not improve his grades, he will be forced to quit the soccer team. His math teacher offers to tutor him after school, but Cedrick says he does not need help. What defense mechanism he displaying?
denial
regression
assertiveness
disassociation
denial
Studies have shown that babies may be well fed and have their physical needs met but still fail to thrive if they lack affection in their lives. What do these studies tell us about needs?
Needs that are not met at one time can be met later.
Physical needs are less important than emotional or social needs.
Babies have greater needs than those at other stages of development.
Fully meeting some needs does not make up for the failure to meet others.
Fully meeting some needs does not make up for the failure to meet others.
Marco thinks he would be a great peer counselor because he loves to give advice and help his friends. Does he have the right idea about what a peer counselor does?
No. Giving advice is not actually part of the job.
A cousin you have not seen in a long time comes to town for a visit. The two of you make plans to spend the evening together, which you are very excited about. When you get to the restaurant, you find that your cousin has brought a few friends along with him whom you have never met, and you are immediately disappointed. What is this emotion telling you?
You care a lot more about the relationship than your cousin.
You really value the time that you spend alone with your cousin.
You do not like your cousin as much as you thought that you did.
The relationship with your cousin is not as strong as you thought it was.
You care a lot more about the relationship than your cousin.
Martinique knows she is shy and keeps to herself a lot, although she enjoys hanging out with her friend Tasha. She is shocked when she walks into a hallway and hears two girls talking about what a snob she is because she only hangs out with Tasha. Which is the best description of this situation?
Martinique’s perception of herself is very different from how others see her.
Martinique’s need for security was not met, so she cannot make new friends.
The girls are demonstrating a defense mechanism used to meet their survival needs.
The girls are providing valuable feedback, so Martinique should change her behavior.
Martinique’s perception of herself is very different from how others see her.
Tanner has always had a strained relationship with his brother. His brother picked on him a lot when they were kids, and they fought constantly. They are both grown now and have come home for the holidays. Within 10 minutes of being home, they are fighting. What is this an example of?
regression
suspension
depression
suppression
regression
Marta has always prided herself on being the smart one. She has been at the top of her class since elementary school. Now she is in high school and has signed up for a lot of advanced classes. Halfway through the first semester, her grades are not as high as they usually are, and she is struggling to keep up with the homework. Which basic need is being threatened in this case?
security
survival
belonging
achievement
achievement
Rodrigo is not sure if he wants to be a peer counselor. It seems like a good idea but Rodrigo struggles with trusting his decisions. Furthermore, he is worried that he won’t be good at it. What would be the best reason for him to become a peer counselor?
Peer counseling will let him make some new friends.
Peer counseling involves helping others, and that builds self-esteem.
Peer counseling includes a lot of time management skills.
Peer counseling does not take much time if it is done correctly.
Peer counseling involves helping others, and that builds self-esteem.
Mateo is really ambitious. He is determined to be the class valedictorian and get into an Ivy League school. He decides to take as many honors classes as possible to achieve his goals. But he finds himself stressed all of the time and worried that he is not good enough. He goes to see a peer counselor to help find some balance. What would a good peer counselor ask Mateo to consider?
Mateo does not need to consider anything since he is achieving his goals.
Mateo should compare his grades to others to see if his goals are realistic.
Mateo should think about why his family believes that grades are important.
Mateo should consider why he is so focused on achievement for valid
Mateo should consider why he is so focused on achievement for valid
Elaine is tired of letting emotions get the best of her. She has found herself annoyed with all of her friends lately, and this is leading to conflict. What would be the best next step for Elaine?
She should find new friends since all of hers make her unhappy.
She should figure out what is going on in her life that makes her feel irritable.
She should start ignoring her emotions instead of always acting on them.
She should get the situation under control before annoyance turns to anger.
She should figure out what is going on in her life that makes her feel irritable.
Which option best explains why everyone will have some defense mechanisms?
People feel attacked and need to have defenses.
Negative emotions are a challenge for everyone to process.
Well-adjusted people do not usually have defense mechanisms.
Everyone develops highly inappropriate ways of dealing with problems.
Negative emotions are a challenge for everyone to process.
If a person is always angry, how might this shape their perception of themselves?
They might have a positive self-image.
They might not know how others see them.
They might view themselves as constantly being wronged.
They might think that others find them pleasant to deal with.
They might view themselves as constantly being wronged.
Adela has always struggled a bit in school. However, she has decided that she wants to go to college which means she is going to have to improve her grades. Adela decides to join an after school tutoring group, and although she is nervous at first, she discovers that it makes her feel better to work through tough problems with others who also struggle. What is Adela experiencing within her tutoring group?
peer pressure
confidentiality
social support
attentive listening
social support
A friend invited Kesha to her home on Sunday, but Kesha is overwhelmed with homework and has a big project due Monday. When Sunday comes, Kesha is very cranky, slamming doors and ignoring her family. She realizes that there is no way she can spend the day with her friend and cancels their plans. As soon as she does, she feels much better. What does this example demonstrate?
Ignoring feelings can have dangerous consequences.
Paying attention to feelings can be socially isolating.
People can make decisions based on their feelings.
Friends often don’t know each other as well as they should.
People can make decisions based on their feelings.
Early childhood impacts a lot of our self-perception. If a young person is not treated well in early childhood, can they develop a healthy self-image?
No, there is no hope for those with challenging beginnings.
Yes, but it will likely require a lot of effort on the individual’s part.
No, a person’s entire life is determined by their early childhood.
Yes, later experiences are more important in determining self-image.
Yes, but it will likely require a lot of effort on the individual’s part.
Which statement is the best interpretation of this concept: “Our habitual reactions to everything are largely emotional ones.”
Our emotional reactions are habits that we cannot ever change.
Habits developed in childhood are usually with us for the rest of our lives.
If we consistently react the same way, there is probably an emotional reason.
Every reaction that we have is based on either habit or emotions and feelings.
If we consistently react the same way, there is probably an emotional reason.