Question 1

According to choice theory, what does your quality world consist of?

Accepted Answer

A)   Your earliest memories.
B)   Mental pictures that you associate with getting one or more of your basic needs met.
C)   The convergence of the collective and personal unconscious.
D)   Projections and introjections that you swallowed from your early childhood caretakers.
E)   Your world of both conscious and unconscious wishes.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Glasser believes that children and teens become too focused on freedom and power only when which other human need isn't being adequately met?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fun.
B)   Sexuality.
C)   Love and belonging.
D)   Survival.
E)   Achievement or recognition.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Glasser uses verbs like _________ and _________ to describe human problems.

Accepted Answer

A)   Giving, taking.
B)   Feelings, physiology.
C)   Moving, stopping.
D)   Depressing, angering.
E)   None of the above are used by Glasser.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is the first axiom of choice theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   The only person whose behavior we can control is our own.
B)   All we can give another person is information.
C)   All long-lasting psychological problems are relationship problems.
D)   The problem relationship is always part of our present life.
E)   None of the above.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

What factor or phenomenon does Glasser consider to be a "terrible plague that invades every part of our lives" and causes much misery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Choice theory.
B)   Adlerian theory.
C)   External control psychology.
D)   Pop psychology.
E)   Existential philosophy.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

Which statement(s)  is/are most consistent with the choice theory/reality therapy perspective on standardized assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Although Glasser doesn't use standardized assessments, other reality therapists may choose to do so.
B)   Glasser supports standardized assessment as a meaningful way to evaluate clients.
C)   There are no standardized assessments that evaluate choice theory issues or concepts.
D)   None of the above are true.
E)   Both b and c are true.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Most empirical research on reality therapy is positive, but the research is limited because:

Accepted Answer

A)   Much of it has used small sample groups as well as small control and comparison groups.
B)   Much of it has used large sample groups and hasn't included a control or comparison group.
C)   Much of it has used small sample groups and hasn't included a control or comparison group.
D)   There hasn't been any research on reality therapy, so all of the preceding statements are false.
E)   Both a and b are true.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Reality therapy is best described as a form of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Behavior therapy.
B)   Cognitive-behavioral therapy.
C)   REBT.
D)   Person-centered counseling.
E)   Reality therapy doesn't fit well into any of the preceding categories.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 9

William Glasser is a physician with a background in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Clinical psychology.
B)   Chemical engineering.
C)   Existential philosophy.
D)   Both a and b.
E)   Both b and c.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

In reality therapy, counselors use confrontation to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Help clients engage in self-examination.
B)   Access a client's subconscious pain.
C)   Question the usefulness of client excuses.
D)   All of the above.
E)   Only a and c.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Creativity in humans is directly related to which of Glasser's five basic needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Freedom.
B)   Power.
C)   Love and belonging.
D)   Survival.
E)   None of the above.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Which sort of relationship between therapist and client is the best descriptor of how reality therapists interact with clients?

Accepted Answer

A)   The therapist is expert.
B)   The therapist is a collaborator, and doesn't offer any direct guidance.
C)   The therapist is like a coach who sometimes offers guidance.
D)   The therapist is an equal partner.
E)   The therapist just sits quietly in the room.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

In schools, reality therapy is sometimes referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Responsibility training.
B)   Personal control development.
C)   Right choice, bright voice.
D)   Recess.
E)   Token economies.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following does Glasser consider the most deeply intertwined with the most primary human need, the need for love and belonging?

Accepted Answer

A)   Freedom.
B)   Fun.
C)   Power.
D)   Guilt.
E)   Survival.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Choice theory (CT) , with its emphasis on choice and inherent responsibility, echoes the theoretical orientation of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Behaviorism.
B)   Constructivist theory.
C)   Cognitive theory.
D)   Existentialism.
E)   Person-centered theory.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

From the perspective of choice theory, suicide is:

Accepted Answer

A)   A choice that arises out of a conflict between survival and another basic need.
B)   The only choice that stems from psychopathology or mental illness.
C)   A societal symptom of an existing oppressive, dominant culture.
D)   Not so much a choice as it is a product of one's accumulation of stressful or traumatic childhood events.
E)   None of the above.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

In a recent study comparing the efficacy of a 12-week choice theory (CT)  group versus a 12-week motivational interviewing (MI)  group, researchers found:

Accepted Answer

A)   Both groups had approximately the same treatment outcomes.
B)   The MI group had more positive treatment outcomes.
C)   The CT group had more positive treatment outcomes.
D)   The control group outcome was statistically the same as both the MI and CT groups.
E)   There hasn't been any controlled research like this on CT/RT.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Which is NOT one of Glasser's seven caring habits?

Accepted Answer

A)   Encouraging.
B)   Interpreting.
C)   Accepting.
D)   Trusting.
E)   Listening.F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Caitlin is looking for a job and complaining about the bad economy. Her reality therapist asks her if her complaining is helping her get what she wants. What is the purpose of Caitlin's therapist's question?

Accepted Answer

A)   To shame Caitlin into seeking a job more vigorously.
B)   To encourage Caitlin.
C)   To empathize with Caitlin.
D)   To spit in Caitlin's soup.
E)   To push Caitlin toward a more reasonable self-evaluation.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Which acronym is used to help us remember the qualities of a good plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   WDEP.
B)   STOP.
C)   PST.
D)   SAMIC3.
E)   CAMIC2.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Exam 9: Choice Theory and Reality Therapy

Glasser uses verbs like _________ and _________ to describe human problems.

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What factor or phenomenon does Glasser consider to be a "terrible plague that invades every part of our lives" and causes much misery?

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Choice theory (CT) , with its emphasis on choice and inherent responsibility, echoes the theoretical orientation of:

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Which acronym is used to help us remember the qualities of a good plan?

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Most empirical research on reality therapy is positive, but the research is limited because:

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Which is NOT one of Glasser's seven caring habits?

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Which of the following is the first axiom of choice theory?

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In schools, reality therapy is sometimes referred to as:

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According to choice theory, what does your quality world consist of?

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Glasser believes that children and teens become too focused on freedom and power only when which other human need isn't being adequately met?

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William Glasser is a physician with a background in which of the following?

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In a recent study comparing the efficacy of a 12-week choice theory (CT) group versus a 12-week motivational interviewing (MI) group, researchers found:

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Caitlin is looking for a job and complaining about the bad economy. Her reality therapist asks her if her complaining is helping her get what she wants. What is the purpose of Caitlin's therapist's question?

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Reality therapy is best described as a form of:

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Which of the following does Glasser consider the most deeply intertwined with the most primary human need, the need for love and belonging?

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In reality therapy, counselors use confrontation to:

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Which sort of relationship between therapist and client is the best descriptor of how reality therapists interact with clients?

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From the perspective of choice theory, suicide is:

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Which statement(s) is/are most consistent with the choice theory/reality therapy perspective on standardized assessment?

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Creativity in humans is directly related to which of Glasser's five basic needs?

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