Quiz: Feminist Theory
Question 1
2 / 2 pts
Feminist therapists, regardless of their philosophical orientation, believe all
of the following except that:
gender is at the core of therapeutic practice.
human development and interaction are similar across races, cultures, and
nations.
understanding a client's problems requires adopting a sociocultural
perspective.
understanding the impact of the society and culture in which a client lives is
important.
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
Although feminist therapy shares many of the premises of person-centered
therapy, feminist therapy does not agree with the notion that:
the therapeutic relationship is, in and of itself, sufficient to produce change.
therapy is based on unconditional positive regard and acceptance.
the therapeutic relationship should be a non-hierarchical one.
therapy aims to empower clients to live according to their own values and to
rely on an internal locus of control.
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
__________ is built on the premise that it is essential to consider the social,
cultural, and political context that contributes to a person’s problems in order
to understand that person.
Social justice
Gender perspective
Political context
Feminist counseling
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
A related goal of feminist therapy is to help:
individual remain separate and focus of their own strengths.
communities understand the importance of remaining focused on the
individual.
individuals come together to strengthen collective power.
communities come together for celebrations.
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
In feminist therapy__________ includes a shift from placing the problem
internally and "blaming the victim" to consideration of social factors in the
environment that contribute to a client's problem.
Paradoxical intention
Reframing
Relabeling
Gender¬ role analysis
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
The broad scope of feminist thought goes far beyond gender considerations.
__________ issues are equally relevant to the therapeutic enterprise.
Behavioral and cognitive
Person-centered
Multicultural and social justice
Diagnostic
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
In feminist therapy __________ assists clients in identifying the impact that
their own gender-role socialization has played in shaping their values,
thoughts, and behaviors.
Power analysis
Gender role or social identity analysis
Lifestyle analysis
Analysis of transference and resistance
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
In order to create a climate where men can reflect on their needs, choices,
past and present pain, and hopes for their future, female counselors must
have an environment resembling all of the following, except:
an uncomfortable environment.
an accepting environment.
an authentic environment.
a safe environment.
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
__________ emphasize mutual empathy and deep respect for the client,
understand how disconnections affect the individual, and create a
therapeutic relationship that is hea ling.
Diversity practitioners
Cognitive practitioners
Relational-cultural therapy practitioners
Person-centered practitioners
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
A __________ offers a unique approach to understanding the roles that women
and men with diverse social identities and experiences have been socialized
to accept and to bringing this understanding into the therapeutic process.
gender-fair stance
flexible-multicultural theory
life-span orientation
