Counseling Techniques
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Course Introduction
This course explores a range of foundational counseling techniques essential for effective practice in diverse settings. Students will gain knowledge and skills in building therapeutic relationships, conducting assessments, setting goals, and implementing evidence-based interventions. Emphasis is placed on developing active listening, empathy, and communication skills, as well as understanding ethical considerations and cultural competence in counseling. Through case studies, role-playing, and supervised practice, students will learn to apply various techniques from major counseling theories to support clients in navigating personal and interpersonal challenges.
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Comprehensive Stress Management 13th Edition by Jerrold S. Greenberg
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Chapter 1: What Is Stress
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Q1) A relaxation technique that involves a sensation of heaviness,warmth,and tingling in the limbs is called
A)autogenic training.
B)progressive relaxation.
C)bracing.
D)neuromuscular relaxation.
Answer: A
Q2) The degree to which the seven dimensions of health are in balance is called A)health.
B)wellness.
C)balance.
D)coping.
Answer: B
Q3) The name of the noted physiologist who was employed at Harvard Medical School and first described the body's reaction to stress is
A)Lawrence LeShan.
B)Carl Simonton.
C)Walter Cannon.
D)George Engel.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Stress Psychophysiology
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Q1) Men and women respond to stress differently because of gender-based hormonal differences.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) A relatively frail person pulling a car off of a child pinned beneath it would be an example of fight-or-flight.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The system that controls such body processes as hormone balance,temperature,and width of blood vessels is called the A)limbic system.
B)endocrine system.
C)autonomic nervous system.
D)reticular activating system.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Stress and Illness Disease
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Q1) A physiological response in which the body turns on itself is known as A)rheumatoid factor.
B)autoimmune response.
C)self destruction.
D)bruxism.
Answer: B
Q2) Fissures or cuts in the wall of the stomach,duodenum,or other parts of the intestines are known as A)lesions.
B)intestinal wounds.
C)ulcers.
D)Helicobacter pylori.
Answer: C
Q3) Some have concluded that the effects of stress on the immunological system can lead to an allergic-like response.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Stress and the College Student
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Q1) All of the following are warning signs that someone may commit an act of school-associated violence,EXCEPT
A)withdrawing from classmates and social settings.
B)being bullied or taunted.
C)being a victim of violence.
D)anyone can "snap" and commit an act of school-associated violence.
Q2) The American College Health Association recommends all of the following to prevent acquaintance rape,EXCEPT
A)not challenging the myths and stereotypes.
B)communicating effectively.
C)trusting your instincts.
D)thinking.
Q3) To manage jealousy,you should
A)determine what makes you jealous.
B)put your jealous feelings in proper perspective.
C)negotiate a contract with the other person.
D)do all of these.
Q4) The AIDS virus leads to HIV.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Intervention
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Q1) The goal with stress management is to eliminate all of your stress.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Coping is a necessary function of managing demands.
A)True
B)False
Q3) You are in much greater control over yourself than you may realize.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Incomplete stress management programs teach participants only one or just a few stress management techniques.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which of the following is an example of eustress?
A)overpreparing for a presentation before speaking publicly
B)rehearsing a better way of asking someone out on a date
C)an exceptional athletic performance during a big game
D)These are all examples of eustress.
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Chapter 6: Life-Situation Interventions: Intrapersonal
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Q1) Success does not commonly lead to improved self-esteem.
A)True
B)False
Q2) An overemphasis on dieting can itself be unhealthy.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Carrying excess body fat increases the risk for which of the following diseases?
A)Colon cancer
B)Kidney cancer
C)Post-menopausal breast cancer
D)All of the above
Q4) Examples of sympathomimetics include all the following,EXCEPT
A)coffee.
B)chocolate.
C)nicotine.
D)fruit.
Q5) "Unique stressors" are defined as those that one specific person experiences often. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Life-Situation Interventions: Interpersonal
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Q1) Paraphrasing a speaker's words and feelings is known as A)active listening.
B)reflective listening.
C)DESC form.
D)both active and reflective listening.
Q2) A time management technique in which tasks are prioritized is known as A)goal setting.
B)X, Y, Z lists.
C)A, B, C lists.
D)goal lists.
Q3) All of the following are TRUE about "I" statements,EXCEPT
A)when we say "I," we are focusing on our feelings, beliefs, and interpretations.
B)when we use "I," we are avoiding directed criticism.
C)when we say "I," the other person may feel less defensive.
D)when we use "I," the other person is less likely to listen to us.
Q4) "Why?" questions are good to use during arguments or disagreements.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Perception Interventions
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Q1) The perception that one has little control over events that affect one's life is known as
A)internal locus of control.
B)external locus of control.
C)self-esteem.
D)anxiety.
Q2) People with Type D behavior tend to exhibit all of the following traits,EXCEPT
A)depression and pessimism.
B)lack of inhibition.
C)anxiety and irritability.
D)insecurity.
Q3) Self-talk is a coping technique that requires some objectivity.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Studies have shown that self-efficacy plays a role in
A)academic stress levels.
B)life satisfaction.
C)occupational stress.
D)all of the above.
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Chapter 9: Spirituality and Stress
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Q1) Research has hypothesized that volunteering is associated with which of the following:
A)better physical functioning.
B)healthier habits.
C)social support.
D)all of the above.
Q2) Prayer that seeks divine intervention either to prevent an occurrence or to help overcome it are known as A)spirituality.
B)intercessory prayer.
C)primary prayer.
D)secondary prayer.
Q3) A condition in which people are living a "life story" that is inconsistent with their beliefs and values is called A)hypocrisy.
B)soul disease.
C)spiritual disease.
D)moral disease.
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Chapter 10: Meditation
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Q1) When practicing meditation,it is important to try to relax.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Meditation has been found to be effective in decreasing different types of anxiety,including test anxiety.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Meditation has been demonstrated to have positive effects on blood pressure,heart rate,and eating disorders.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Consciousness meditation recognizes the importance of the boundary between the self and others.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which of the following is NOT a requisite of Secular Meditation?
A)A quiet environment
B)An object of focus
C)A determined attitude
D)A comfortable position
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Chapter 11: Autogenic Training, Imagery, and Progressive Relaxation
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Q1) Other names for _________ are Jacobsonian relaxation and neuromuscular relaxation.
A)progressive relaxation
B)Whitley relaxation
C)reflexive relaxation
D)reactive relaxation
Q2) The generalized warmth experienced during autogenics is a function of the dilation of
A)cardiac muscles.
B)lung tissue.
C)blood vessels.
D)the airway.
Q3) Signs and symptoms of tension in the body include
A)body feeling stiff.
B)difficulty sitting comfortably.
C)trembling hands.
D)all of the above.
Q4) Progressive relaxation is also known as autohypnosis.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Other Relaxation Techniques
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Q1) The focus of Tai Chi is upon turning and posture,not upon total body movement.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Elderly people who own pets make fewer visits to physicians and feel less alone.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Electromyographic (EMG)biofeedback measures
A)electrical impulses of the heart.
B)conduciveness of electricity over different liquids in the body.
C)muscle contractions.
D)blood flow in the heart.
Q4) Pressing down on points of the body where knots or bands of muscle tension frequently occur is called
A)acupressure.
B)quieting reflex.
C)petrissage.
D)mindfulness.
Q5) The power of music to stimulate outweighs its ability to relax.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Physiological Arousal Interventions
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Q1) The ability to do continuous muscular work,i.e.,the amount of work that can be done over time,is called
A)muscular flexibility.
B)muscular strength.
C)muscular fiber.
D)muscular endurance.
Q2) Which of the following is not a type of aerobics?
A)water aerobics
B)chair aerobics
C)jump aerobics
D)double-step aerobics
Q3) Brain neurotransmitters that are released during exercise and that reduce feelings of pain are called
A)triglycerides.
B)serotonins.
C)endorphins.
D)dendrites.
Q4) In low-impact aerobics,one foot is kept on the floor at all times.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Strategies for Decreasing Stressful Behaviors
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Q1) Someone who is beginning to think about changing a behavior is in the contemplation phase of the Stages of Change.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Using some type of reward increases the likelihood that healthy behaviors will be repeated.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a construct of the Health Belief Model?
A)Perceived susceptibility
B)Perceived severity
C)Perceived benefits
D)Perceived change
Q4) Reasons that interfere with someone engaging in behaviors that he or she wishes to engage in are called A)excuses.
B)objectives.
C)barriers.
D)stressors.
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Chapter 15: Diversity and Stress
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Q1) Families with children constitute what percentage of the homeless population?
A)20
B)43
C)23
D)50
Q2) Fifty percent of cities surveyed identified domestic violence as a primary cause of homelessness.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The African American community has appreciated and modeled the values of A)herbal medicine.
B)reflexology.
C)relaxation.
D)the comprehensive approach.
Q4) It is projected that from 2010 to 2050,the population of the United States will increase by __%.
Q5) Hispanics are twice as likely to die of diabetes as are non-Hispanic whites.
A)True
B)False
Q6) As of 2010,_______ comprised 65% of the population of the United States.
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Chapter 16: Occupational Stress
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Q1) American workers take ____ vacation days compared to workers in other developed countries.
A)More
B)Fewer
C)The same number of
D)Different
Q2) Disease,disability,sleep,appetite disturbance,chemical dependency,biochemical imbalance,and pregnancy would all be in which of the following contexts,according to the Occupational Stress Evaluation Grid?
A)sociocultural
B)work setting
C)biological
D)physical/environment
Q3) The Occupational Stress Evaluation Grid includes the following contexts,EXCEPT
A)interpersonal.
B)psychological.
C)psycho-social.
D)work setting.
Q4) What percentage of American workers check their work voicemail and email while taking vacation days?
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Chapter 17: Family Stress
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Q1) By 2008,it was reported that there were how many Americans cohabitating with someone of the opposite sex?
A)About 1 million
B)About 6 million
C)About 15 million
D)About 100 million
Q2) Which of the following is an emotional need provided by the family?
A)sense of security
B)elimination of feelings of isolation
C)a sense of belonging
D)All the choices are emotional needs provided by the family.
Q3) In 2009,just over ___ U.S.adults were married and living with a spouse?
A)35 million
B)70 million
C)100 million
D)130 million
Q4) The divorce rate continues to rise in the U.S.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A family is a unique set of __________ _____________.
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