In One of the Case Studies in the Textbook, the General

question 31

Multiple Choice

In one of the case studies in the textbook, the General Services Administration (GSA) , the federal government's bookkeeping agency, purchased more than $200 million worth of defective and useless furniture from a New Jersey furniture manufacturer. After reviewing the books of the furniture manufacturer, it was clear that the company was paying off GSA inspectors. What happened to the furniture manufacturing company?

• A) It was charged with making false certifications and fined $2 million.
• B) It lost its contract with the GSA and went bankrupt.
• C) It was bought by another company.
• D) All of the above

Identify the influence of different factors (e.g., the number of sessions, counselor-client dynamics) in counseling process outcomes.

Recognize how the complexity of process variables affects their measurement and analysis.

Understand the concept of clinical significance in the improvement of individual clients.

Identify methodological considerations in designing outcome studies.

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Definitions:

Bandura

Bandura refers to Albert Bandura, a psychologist best known for his work on social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy, emphasizing the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.

Watson

John B. Watson is known as the father of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable and measurable behaviors.

Phobias

Persistent, excessive, and irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities that lead to a compelling desire to avoid the feared stimuli.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired: a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.