Helping Skills Quiz

What does 'attending' mean in a counseling context?

• Ignoring the client

• Giving full attention to the client

• Providing solutions immediately

• Asking irrelevant questions

What is one goal of attending skills?

• To minimize client feelings

• To avoid eye contact

• To encourage clients to verbalize ideas

• To dominate the conversation

Which of the following is NOT a type of attending behavior?

• Eye-contact

• Facial expressions

• Procrastination

• Kinesics

What is the recommended duration of mutual gaze in interactions?

• Less than 1 second

• More than 5 seconds

• 1-2 seconds

• 3-5 seconds

What can too little eye contact lead to for clients?

• Feeling engaged

• Feeling uncomfortable

• Feeling supported

• Feeling comfortable

What is a key facial expression to use during counseling?

• Looking away

• Frowning

• Smiling

• Yawning

What does proxemics refer to?

• The speed of speech

• The tone of voice

• The use of facial expressions

• The use of space in interactions

Which of the following is an example of paralanguage?

• A nod

• A sigh

• A smile

• A frown

What does kinesics study?

• The use of words

• Bodily movements

• Facial expressions

• Vocal tone

What is the purpose of minimal encouragers?

• To interrupt the client

• To show understanding and encourage sharing

• To dominate the conversation

• To provide solutions