Clinical Counseling Review

True or false: Self-regulation can include doing nothing at all.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of bipolar disorder? a. not sleeping for days on end b. creative genius and flights of fancy c. rapid mood swings within hours d. deep depression for weeks

Polyvagal theory helps explain which phenomenon? a. feeling threatened by someone's energy b. smiling when we see someone smile c. feeling safe around certain people d. therapeutic presence e. all of the above

Hearing voices may be a sign of schizophrenia. What else could it be? a. medication OD b. high fever c. a spiritual experience d. all of the above

Which early psychologist was famous for the Oedipus complex? a. Carl Jung b. William Wendt c. Sigmund Freud d. Abraham Maslow

Which stage of development is characterized by feeling in between adulthood and childhood? a. adolescence b. emerging adulthood c. teenage years c. grade school years

Which is a symptom of dysregulation? a. planning ahead b. trembling hands c. breathing calmly d. physical relaxation

The freeze response to perceived threat activates which part of the nervous system? a. ventral vagal b. dorsal vagal c. peripheral d. hippocampus

The bidirectional response between our nervous systems and those of others is called: a. being psychic b. inception c. neuroception d. telepathy

When thinking of self-compassion, the "second arrow" is: a. shame and guilt for our thoughts and feelings b. the arrow we shoot ourselves c. real but not true d. all of the above e. none of the above

Which of the following "street drugs" may have benefits for mental health? a. heroin b. cocaine c. methyl​enedioxy​methamphetamine (MDMA) d. bath salts

What does executive function mean? a. being your own boss b. professionalism c. mental processes that keep you organized and regulated d. ranting on Twitter about injecting bleach

Nonviolent communication prioritizes: a. never having to say you're sorry b. rugged individualism c. consent and mutual respect d. only saying nice things

The peripheral nervous system is composed of a. the brain and spinal cord b. the sensory and motor nerves in the body c. the cerebellum d. the brain stem

Which stage of development involves figuring out your identity? a. early childhood b. adolescence c. middle age d. retirement

What is the mindset of refraining from judging our clients and believing the best of them, no matter what they do or say? a. positive psychology b. benefit of the doubt c. unconditional positive regard d. basic human decency

What is cultural humility? a. learning everything you can about other cultures b. trying to convert the client to your way of life c. looking up the client's religious beliefs online d. admitting differences and centering the client

Which behavioral scientist rang a bell and watched dogs drool? a. Abraham Maslow b. Sigmund Freud c. Ivan Pavlov d. BF Skinner

Which perspective within psychology believes that people do the best they can with the resources they are given? a. behaviorism b. naturism c. Freudianism d. humanism

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of childhood trauma? a. delayed reading b. panic attacks c. cardiovascular dysfunction d. pickiness about food e. these are all trauma symptoms

Which is an example of passive aggressive communication?a. smashing a car windshield b. asking someone if you can talk about a conflict c. leaving a snarky note on the office fridge d. insulting someone's intelligence

The DSM-5 is controversial because: a. certain diagnoses are associated with the school to prison pipeline b. financed by big pharma c. subjective diagnostic criteria d. imbalance of power e. all of the above

What is something almost all of the acupuncturists you interviewed struggled with after graduating? a. self-esteem b. family support c. point location d. marketing

What is the antidote to burnout? a. margarita Monday b. smiling and working harder c. compartmentalizing d. self-compassion

How many pieces of information can the average short term memory hold at one time? a. 10-15 b. 5-9 c. 3-5 d. 15-20

A 2015 survey showed that which percentage of medical students and residents may hold false beliefs about skin color and pain perception. a. 50% b. 15% c. 25% d. 40%

Nonviolent communication works by emphasizing a. objectivity b. universal human needs c. refraining from judgement d. making requests e. none of the above f. all of the above