Basic Counseling Techniques Quiz

What is the primary objective of counseling?

• To diagnose mental illnesses

• To provide financial advice

• To help clients understand and overcome their feelings

• To teach academic subjects

Which of the following is NOT a basic counseling technique?

• Active listening

• Empathy

• Paraphrasing

• Criticism

What does active listening involve?

• Giving full attention to the client

• Ignoring the speaker

• Providing solutions immediately

• Interrupting the client

What is the purpose of empathy in counseling?

• To judge the client

• To analyze the client's past

• To understand the client's emotions

• To provide advice

What type of questions are open-ended questions?

• Questions that allow for detailed responses

• Questions that require a yes or no answer

• Questions that are leading

• Questions that are rhetorical

What is paraphrasing?

• Repeating the client's words verbatim

• Summarizing the client's thoughts in your own words

• Ignoring what the client says

• Asking closed questions

Which technique involves showing understanding through body language?

• Empathy

• Open-ended questions

• Paraphrasing

• Active listening

What is the importance of a safe environment in counseling?

• All of the above

• To prevent distractions

• To allow for open communication

• To ensure confidentiality

What should a counselor do when a client expresses difficult emotions?

• Show empathy and understanding

• Critique their emotions

• Dismiss their feelings

• Change the subject

What is the expected outcome of mastering basic counseling techniques?

• To focus solely on academic knowledge

• To become a therapist immediately

• To build strong relationships with clients

• To avoid difficult conversations