30 Questions
What is the primary goal of a therapist in a counseling relationship?
To help clients meet their basic needs
Which of the following is a 'Deadly Habit' in a counseling relationship?
Criticizing
What is the role of a therapist in a counseling relationship?
Both a Teacher and a Collaborator
What should a therapist avoid in a counseling relationship?
Both a and b
What is the purpose of asking clients what they want in the counseling process?
To understand their needs and goals
What is the main focus of RT therapists when working with clients?
Focusing on what is in their control and respecting others' autonomy
How does a therapist convey involvement and concern for clients?
By being friendly, warm, and optimistic
What is an axiom in the context of RT?
A self-evident truth that requires no proof
According to RT, what is the only person whose behavior we can control?
Ourselves
What is the relationship between our quality world and satisfying our needs?
We can only satisfy our needs by satisfying the pictures in our quality world
What is the composition of total behavior according to RT?
Acting, thinking, feeling, and physiology
What is the extent of our control over our feelings and physiology?
We have indirect control over our feelings and physiology through our actions and thoughts
What is the role of an Encourager in a therapeutic setting?
To convey hope and teach clients how to fulfill their needs
What does the therapist assess in a client?
Their total behaviors
Why does the therapist reject transference?
Because it allows both the therapist and client to avoid being who they really are
What is the primary goal of the therapist?
To help clients satisfy their needs in the present
What is the root cause of most unhappiness, according to the therapist?
Unsatisfying relationships or the lack of relationships
What does the therapist guide the client towards?
A satisfying relationship and effective behaviors
What is a key aspect of the Evaluation stage in Reality Therapy?
Helping clients engage in an inner evaluation
What is the primary objective of the Evaluation stage in Reality Therapy?
To facilitate an inner evaluation of behavior
What is a characteristic of a good action plan in Reality Therapy?
It is flexible and open to modification
What is the acronym SAMIC used for in Reality Therapy?
Simple, Attainable, Measurable, Immediate, Controlled
What is the primary focus of the Planning stage in Reality Therapy?
Formulating an action plan
What is a key principle of Reality Therapy?
People do not voluntarily change their behavior until they evaluate their current actions
What is the primary goal of the WDEP System's 'W' component?
To assist clients in recognizing and defining their basic needs and wants
What is the purpose of the question 'What are you doing?' in the WDEP System's 'D' component?
To raise clients' awareness of their current behaviors
What is the primary focus of the WDEP System's 'W' component in relation to clients' wants?
To help clients recognize, define, and redefine their basic needs and wants
What is the purpose of asking 'What would you be doing if you were living the life you would like to lead?' in the WDEP System's 'W' component?
To explore clients' ideal vision of their life
What is the primary goal of the 'D' component of the WDEP System?
To raise clients' awareness of their current behaviors and direction
What is the purpose of asking 'Do you really want to change your life?' in the WDEP System's 'W' component?
To explore clients' motivation for change
This quiz covers the fundamental principles of Rational Thinking, including the importance of self-control and respecting others' autonomy. Learn how to focus on what you can control and avoid unnecessary conflicts. Explore the 10 axioms of RT and improve your relationships and mental well-being.
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