EDGC 671
Study Guide for Quiz #1
In view of the fact that you will undergo your first examination very soon, the following information is
provided to you in the hope of streamlining your preparation. Your quiz will consist of 40, four option,
multiple choice items based on the topics and outcomes listed below. If it doesn't appear on this guide then
it will not be on the exam. By preparing yourself on the information below you can insure that you will do
well on the exam and still have time for work, family, and just living.
In order to do well on the second exam you should be able to:
1.
Recall the four stages of the counseling process.
2.
Recall the six goals of counseling.
3.
Recall and explain the eight tasks of counseling.
4.
Recall and explain the six essential counseling activities including:
Intake assessment, case conceptualization, goal development, constructing objectives, delivering
interventions, and assessment.
5.
Recall the fundamental concepts associated with Client-Centered therapy by Carl Rogers. Key
Terms: Key facilitative conditions and the importance of the relationship, congruence, and
empathy.
6.
Recall the fundamental concepts associated with Gestalt Therapy by Fritz Perls.
Key Terms: Awareness continuum, here and now, what and how of behavior, Top-Dog/Under
Dog, Hot-seat, the impasse personal responsibility. Principle goal: to help client move from
environmental support to self-support.
7.
Recall the fundamental concepts associated with Reality Therapy by William Glasser. Key Terms:
Success identity, value judgments, making a plan, acceptance of responsibility and eliminating
punishment in short term therapy.
8.
Recall the fundamental concepts associated with Reality Emotive Behavior Therapy by Albert
Ellis. Key Terms: A-B-C theory of behavior, irrational beliefs, self-defeating self-talk. Goal: To
teach a client to replace irrational and defective thinking with a more rational and accepting set of
beliefs.
9.
Recall the fundamental concepts associated with Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Key figures
include: Albert Ellis, Albert Bandura, and Arnold Lazarus.
10.
Recall the essential components used in setting counseling goals and objectives.
11.
Recall the fundamental steps in creating and using a behavioral contract.