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Psychotherapy theories: counseling theoretical orientation quiz

Quick, free counseling theory quiz to test your knowledge. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Enith MesaUpdated Aug 24, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 15
Study OutcomesAdditional Reading
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This psychotherapy theories quiz helps you check your grasp of core approaches and when to apply them. Answer 15 quick questions, see instant results, and note topics to review next. For deeper dives, try the defense mechanisms quiz, explore classic ideas with the psychoanalysis quiz, or sharpen skills in modern practice with a cbt quiz.

Which best describes the central aim of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
To focus solely on client-therapist relationship without techniques
To uncover unconscious conflicts via dream interpretation only
To modify maladaptive thoughts and behaviors through structured, goal-oriented techniques (correct because CBT targets cognitions and behaviors)
To use medication to change neurotransmitters
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In person-centered therapy, the therapist primarily provides unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence.
True
False
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Which technique is most associated with psychoanalytic therapy?
Empty-chair dialogue
Free association (correct because it invites unfiltered verbalization to access unconscious material)
Behavioral activation
Thought records
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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was originally developed to treat which condition?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Borderline personality disorder (correct because Linehan designed DBT for chronic suicidality and BPD)
Specific phobia
Bipolar I disorder
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In behavioral therapy, exposure with response prevention (ERP) is primarily used for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
False
True
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Which concept is central to Bowen family systems theory?
Differentiation of self (correct because Bowen emphasized balancing autonomy and connection)
Free recall
Transcranial stimulation
Lucid dreaming
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Narrative therapy views problems as residing within the person rather than in the stories they inhabit.
True
False
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Which is most characteristic of existential psychotherapy?
Exploration of meaning, freedom, responsibility, and mortality (correct because existential work centers on these givens)
Use of projective tests
Emphasis on reinforcement schedules
Exclusive focus on childhood trauma
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Mentalization-based therapy (MBT) primarily aims to
Eliminate all negative emotions
Improve the capacity to understand mental states in self and others (correct because MBT targets mentalizing deficits)
Teach only breathing exercises
Increase dream recall
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The empty-chair technique is most associated with cognitive therapy.
True
False
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) incorporates bilateral stimulation during recall of traumatic memories.
False
True
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Which best contrasts efficacy and effectiveness in psychotherapy research?
Efficacy is cheaper than effectiveness
Efficacy excludes outcomes entirely
Efficacy tests interventions under controlled conditions; effectiveness examines them in real-world settings (correct distinction used in clinical science)
Efficacy relies on qualitative data; effectiveness on anecdotes
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Therapist allegiance effects refer to outcomes influenced by the therapist's confidence in the client.
False
True
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Which technique is foundational to interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)?
Identifying and working within role transitions, disputes, grief, or interpersonal deficits (correct because IPT targets these problem areas)
Token economies
Projective drawing
Stimulus control for insomnia
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Mental health outcomes in psychotherapy are unaffected by measurement-based care.
True
False
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Which best describes the mechanism of behavioral activation for depression?
Increasing contact with valued, reinforcing activities to counter avoidance (correct because activation targets avoidance patterns)
Interpreting transference exclusively
Suppressing all negative thoughts
Analyzing dreams nightly
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Projective identification is a defense involving disowning parts of the self and inducing them in another person.
False
True
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Which statement about treatment fidelity is accurate?
It assesses adherence and competence in delivering a specified intervention (correct because fidelity gauges delivery quality)
It measures only client attendance
It ensures double-blind allocation
It replaces supervision
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Common factors theory posits that specific techniques account for nearly all psychotherapy outcomes.
False
True
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Which component is central to distress tolerance in DBT?
Cognitive restructuring worksheets
Crisis survival strategies like TIPP and radical acceptance (correct because these are core DT skills)
Systematic desensitization
Family sculpting
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand and describe major models and theories in psychotherapy.
  2. Analyze the influence of social and cultural factors on counseling processes.
  3. Evaluate historical and contemporary trends in psychotherapeutic practices.
  4. Apply counseling skills to assess various therapeutic approaches.

Theories Of Psychotherapy Additional Reading

Here are some top-notch academic resources to enhance your understanding of counseling and psychotherapy theories:

  1. This comprehensive text delves into major counseling theories, offering practical applications and insights into contemporary approaches.
  2. This resource provides an in-depth look at traditional and modern counseling theories, complete with case studies and integrative techniques.
  3. Utah State University's guide offers access to scholarly databases like PsycINFO and PsycARTICLES, essential for finding peer-reviewed articles on counseling theories.
  4. This article discusses the application of counseling skills in student affairs, emphasizing the importance of supporting students' mental health.
  5. This paper explores how faculty can incorporate counseling techniques to enhance student well-being and academic success.
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