Question 1

Dr Tshabalala pointed out to her client Mlungisi that his feelings of inadequacy at work seem similar to the feelings he experienced in his family of origin. It is probable that Dr Tshabalala was:

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A)   crossing theoretical boundaries by referring to Mlungisi's past.
B)   looking for continuity by paying attention to themes running through Mlungisi's life.
C)   trying to get Mlungisi to tap into the unconscious realm by having him explore painful memories related to his family of origin.
D)   hoping her intervention would promote transference, which could then be worked through.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Adlerian therapy has a phenomenological orientation. Thus, the therapist attempts to view the world from:

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A)   an objective frame of reference.
B)   his or her own subjective frame of reference.
C)   the client's frame of reference.
D)   the frame of reference of a particular theory.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D) C

Question 3

The Adlerian approach has a wide variety of applications including group and family therapy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Adler pioneered the practice of teaching professionals through live demonstrations with parents and children before large audiences. This is now called:

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A)   'open-forum' family counselling.
B)   spectator therapy.
C)   'on stage' family therapy.
D)   'hot seat' family counselling.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

When Adler spoke of individuality, he referred to the unique way we:

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A)   rewrite our own life script.
B)   deal with the crises of our development.
C)   confront our unfinished business.
D)   develop our own style of striving for competence.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

By discussing a client's earliest recollections, an Adlerian counsellor hopes to bring unconscious conflicts to the surface.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

'Fictional finalism' is a term that Adlerians use to describe our attitude in dealing with the social world.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Adler chose the name_________ for his theoretical approach because it is based on a growth model.

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A)   Individual Psychology
B)   Community Psychology
C)   Ego Psychology
D)   Id PsychologyE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The social interest and community feeling refer to:

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A)   an individual's attitude in dealing with their past.
B)   a sense of identification with others without empathy.
C)   individuals' striving for a better future for only themself.
D)   individuals' awareness of being part of the human community and to individuals' attitudes in dealing with the social world.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

The premise of Adlerian group work is that:

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A)   clients' problems are usually of a social nature.
B)   early childhood disturbances are at the root of the client's current problems.
C)   individuals are encouraged to become fully independent.
D)   insight, not action, is needed for change.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

During the reorientation and reeducation phase the most important intervention is:

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A)   change.
B)   encouragement.
C)   making a difference.
D)   the push-button technique.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The client's core experience in Adlerian therapy consists of:

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A)   working through the transference relationship.
B)   discovering their basic mistakes and then learning how to correct them.
C)   understanding how their relationship with their parents has shaped their personality.
D)   understanding how their birth order has determined the person who they are today.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Adler and Freud created very different theories, even though both men grew up in the same city in the same era and were educated as physicians at the same university.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Adlerian therapists realise that clients do not become discouraged and function effectively because of mistaken beliefs, faulty values, and useless or self-absorbed goals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following did Adler not stress?

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A)   The unity of personality
B)   Focus on early childhood experiences as determinants of later personality functioning
C)   Behaviour is purposeful and goal-oriented
D)   A unique style of life that is an expression of life goalsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

From the Adlerian perspective, objective reality is more important than how we interpret reality and the meanings we attach to what we experience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Adlerian views of birth order and family constellation are highly relevant to individuals from all cultural contexts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The concept of lifestyle refers to an individual's core beliefs and assumptions through which the person organises his or her reality and finds meaning in life events.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Adlerians emphasise reeducating people and reshaping society.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In helping clients to examine their mistaken goals and faulty assumptions, an Adlerian therapist does not use:

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A)   encouragement.
B)   challenge and confrontation.
C)   open-ended interpretations.
D)   interpretation of the transference relationship.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D) D

Exam 5: Adlerian Therapy

Dr Tshabalala pointed out to her client Mlungisi that his feelings of inadequacy at work seem similar to the feelings he experienced in his family of origin. It is probable that Dr Tshabalala was:

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Adlerian therapy has a phenomenological orientation. Thus, the therapist attempts to view the world from:

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The Adlerian approach has a wide variety of applications including group and family therapy.

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Adler pioneered the practice of teaching professionals through live demonstrations with parents and children before large audiences. This is now called:

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When Adler spoke of individuality, he referred to the unique way we:

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By discussing a client's earliest recollections, an Adlerian counsellor hopes to bring unconscious conflicts to the surface.

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'Fictional finalism' is a term that Adlerians use to describe our attitude in dealing with the social world.

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Adler chose the name_________ for his theoretical approach because it is based on a growth model.

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The social interest and community feeling refer to:

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The premise of Adlerian group work is that:

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During the reorientation and reeducation phase the most important intervention is:

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The client's core experience in Adlerian therapy consists of:

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Adler and Freud created very different theories, even though both men grew up in the same city in the same era and were educated as physicians at the same university.

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Adlerian therapists realise that clients do not become discouraged and function effectively because of mistaken beliefs, faulty values, and useless or self-absorbed goals.

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Which of the following did Adler not stress?

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From the Adlerian perspective, objective reality is more important than how we interpret reality and the meanings we attach to what we experience.

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Adlerian views of birth order and family constellation are highly relevant to individuals from all cultural contexts.

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The concept of lifestyle refers to an individual's core beliefs and assumptions through which the person organises his or her reality and finds meaning in life events.

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Adlerians emphasise reeducating people and reshaping society.

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In helping clients to examine their mistaken goals and faulty assumptions, an Adlerian therapist does not use:

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