Question 1

Gendercentric theories propose two separate paths of development for women and men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The female therapist may share some of her own struggles with sex role oppression with her client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All of the following are reasons many feminist therapists do not use diagnostic labels,or use them reluctantly,except that:

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnostic labels reinforce gender role stereotypes.
B)  diagnostic labels reflect the inappropriate application of power in the therapeutic relationship.
C)  diagnostic labels focus on the social factors that cause dysfunctional behavior.
D)  diagnostic labels encourage adjustment to the norms of the status quo.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

At the present time there is a unified feminist theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Feminist therapy is not static,but is continually evolving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Feminist therapists avoid sharing their values with clients in order to reduce the chance of value imposition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Who is most noted for her contributions to the development of feminist therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Miriam Polster
B)  Laura Brown
C)  Natalie Rogers
D)  Laura Perls
E)  Michele Weiner-DavisF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

In feminist therapy,adjustment rather than transcendence is a primary goal of therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

It is possible to incorporate the principle of feminist therapy with a multicultural perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Traditional theories of counseling consider external circumstances and environmental factors at the root of psychological problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

While most feminist therapists believe that gender is always an important factor,they realize that ethnicity,sexual orientation,and class may be more important factors in certain situations for many women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following themes would clients in feminist therapy be least likely to explore?

Accepted Answer

A)  messages received while growing up
B)  critically evaluating social dictates and expectations
C)  power and control
D)  transference reactions toward their therapist
E)  external forces influencing behaviorF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Today's feminists believe that gender can be considered separately from other identity areas such as race,ethnicity,class,and sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Bibliotherapy is frequently used in feminist therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Although feminist therapy shares many of the premises of person-centered therapy,feminist therapy does not agree with the notion that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the therapeutic relationship is,in and of itself,sufficient to produce change.
B)  therapy is based on unconditional positive regard and acceptance.
C)  the therapeutic relationship should be a non-hierarchical one.
D)  therapy aims to empower clients to live according to their own values and to rely on an internal locus of control.
E)  therapists should be genuine rather than hiding behind an expert role.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 16

All of the following strategies are unique to feminist therapy except for:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive restructuring.
B)  encouraging clients to take social action.
C)  being an advocate in challenging conventional attitudes about roles for women.
D)  power analysis and intervention.
E)  gender-role analysis and intervention.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following principles of feminist psychology is most aimed at advancing a transformation in society?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person is political.
B)  Commitment to social change.
C)  Women's ways of knowing are valued and their experiences are honored.
D)  A focus on strengths and a reformulated definition of psychological distress.
E)  All types of oppression are recognized.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

All of the following are goals of feminist therapy except for:

Accepted Answer

A)  striving for gender equality.
B)  confronting forms of institutional oppression.
C)  resolving intrapsychic conflicts from early childhood.
D)  helping clients embrace their personal power.
E)  freeing clients of gender role socialization.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 19

During the past 20 years ____________ have found classic feminist theories wanting and have offered new theoretical perspectives focused on issues of diversity,the complexity of sexism,and the centrality of social context in understanding gender issues.

Accepted Answer

A)  postmodern feminists
B)  radical feminists
C)  socialist feminists
D)  liberal feminists
E)  cultural feministsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Feminist therapists reject:

Accepted Answer

A)  the interactionist view.
B)  the androcentric view.
C)  the life-span perspective.
D)  the relational-cultural theory.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 12: Feminist Therapy

Feminist therapy is not static,but is continually evolving.

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Which of the following principles of feminist psychology is most aimed at advancing a transformation in society?

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Gendercentric theories propose two separate paths of development for women and men.

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All of the following are reasons many feminist therapists do not use diagnostic labels,or use them reluctantly,except that:

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While most feminist therapists believe that gender is always an important factor,they realize that ethnicity,sexual orientation,and class may be more important factors in certain situations for many women.

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Who is most noted for her contributions to the development of feminist therapy?

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Feminist therapists reject:

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All of the following are goals of feminist therapy except for:

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Feminist therapists avoid sharing their values with clients in order to reduce the chance of value imposition.

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During the past 20 years ____________ have found classic feminist theories wanting and have offered new theoretical perspectives focused on issues of diversity,the complexity of sexism,and the centrality of social context in understanding gender issues.

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The female therapist may share some of her own struggles with sex role oppression with her client.

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It is possible to incorporate the principle of feminist therapy with a multicultural perspective.

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Which of the following themes would clients in feminist therapy be least likely to explore?

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In feminist therapy,adjustment rather than transcendence is a primary goal of therapy.

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Traditional theories of counseling consider external circumstances and environmental factors at the root of psychological problems.

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Today's feminists believe that gender can be considered separately from other identity areas such as race,ethnicity,class,and sexual orientation.

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At the present time there is a unified feminist theory.

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Bibliotherapy is frequently used in feminist therapy.

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Although feminist therapy shares many of the premises of person-centered therapy,feminist therapy does not agree with the notion that:

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All of the following strategies are unique to feminist therapy except for:

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