Question 1

Gestalt therapy places greatest emphasis on

Accepted Answer

A)  the distant past. 
B)  the recent past. 
C)  the present. 
D)  the immediate future. 
A)  the distant past. 
B)  the recent past. 
C)  the present. 
D)  the immediate future. C

Question 2

A client who is afraid of flying describes a recent episode in which his/her job required her to take a one-hour flight.A client-centered therapist is most likely to respond by

Accepted Answer

A)  acknowledging the anxiety that the client must have felt . 
B)  pointing out to the client that he/she survived the flight and no catastrophe occurred, thus challenging the belief that flying is dangerous. 
C)  offering social reinforcements including smiles and compliments to increase the likelihood that the client will fly again. 
D)  offering the interpretation that the client's fear of flying may actually be a response (reaction formation) to an unconscious wish to "fly" away from home. 
A)  acknowledging the anxiety that the client must have felt . 
B)  pointing out to the client that he/she survived the flight and no catastrophe occurred, thus challenging the belief that flying is dangerous. 
C)  offering social reinforcements including smiles and compliments to increase the likelihood that the client will fly again. 
D)  offering the interpretation that the client's fear of flying may actually be a response (reaction formation) to an unconscious wish to "fly" away from home. A

Question 3

Identify and briefly describe three therapist characteristics that,according to Rogers,precipitate positive outcomes in psychotherapy.What does recent research suggest about Rogers' assertion?

Accepted Answer

Three therapist characteristics that, according to Rogers, precipitate positive outcomes in psychotherapy are empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard.

Empathy refers to the therapist's ability to understand and share the feelings of the client, creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Congruence involves the therapist being genuine and authentic in their interactions with the client, allowing for a trusting and open relationship. Unconditional positive regard means the therapist accepts and supports the client without judgment, regardless of their thoughts or actions.

Recent research has largely supported Rogers' assertion that these therapist characteristics are associated with positive outcomes in psychotherapy. Studies have found that therapists who demonstrate empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard are more effective in building rapport with their clients, leading to better therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, these characteristics have been linked to improved client satisfaction and engagement in the therapeutic process. Overall, recent research suggests that Rogers' emphasis on these therapist characteristics is well-founded and continues to be relevant in contemporary psychotherapy practice.

Question 4

According to Rogers,successful therapy is facilitated by

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy. 
B)  insight. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above 
A)  empathy. 
B)  insight. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

Question 5

According to Rogers,a well-adjusted adult who gets demoted at work as a result of poor performance will deal with the event by

Accepted Answer

A)  suggesting that he/she would have performed better if he/she had been better motivated to do so. 
B)  emphasizing poor working conditions as the reason for his/her poor performance. 
C)  accepting the failure in this job but recognizing his/her other strengths and overall personal value. 
D)  achieving insight regarding the unconscious forces that contributed to his/her failure. 
A)  suggesting that he/she would have performed better if he/she had been better motivated to do so. 
B)  emphasizing poor working conditions as the reason for his/her poor performance. 
C)  accepting the failure in this job but recognizing his/her other strengths and overall personal value. 
D)  achieving insight regarding the unconscious forces that contributed to his/her failure.

Question 6

According to existential therapy,choosing the present,or status quo,ultimately results in feelings of ________,while choosing the future results in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  security; anxiety 
B)  security; satisfaction 
C)  guilt; satisfaction 
D)  guilt; anxiety 
A)  security; anxiety 
B)  security; satisfaction 
C)  guilt; satisfaction 
D)  guilt; anxiety

Question 7

Rogers' theories of personality and psychotherapy were influenced by the approaches of Otto Rank and Jessie Taft,who emphasized

Accepted Answer

A)  early childhood experiences as causative factors in adult psychopathology. 
B)  the importance of the therapeutic relationship and clients' freedom to exert their wills in therapy. 
C)  the curative powers of identifying and adopting meaningful goals in life. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  early childhood experiences as causative factors in adult psychopathology. 
B)  the importance of the therapeutic relationship and clients' freedom to exert their wills in therapy. 
C)  the curative powers of identifying and adopting meaningful goals in life. 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is the best definition for the term "phenomenal field"?

Accepted Answer

A)  the sum total of a given person's knowledge 
B)  everything experienced by a person at any given point in time 
C)  all of the locations a given person visits/occupies regularly 
D)  a truly remarkable area of study 
A)  the sum total of a given person's knowledge 
B)  everything experienced by a person at any given point in time 
C)  all of the locations a given person visits/occupies regularly 
D)  a truly remarkable area of study

Question 9

Which term below corresponds to the basic human tendency to maintain and enhance the self?

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement drive 
B)  perfectionism 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  self-realization 
A)  achievement drive 
B)  perfectionism 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  self-realization

Question 10

Compare and contrast client-centered psychotherapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Accepted Answer

Client-centered psychotherapy and psycho

Question 11

According to Rogers,empathy

Accepted Answer

A)  is a professional tool that therapists use to earn clients' trust. 
B)  is an attitude that must be genuine in order to be effective. 
C)  is an attitude that must be complete in order to be effective. 
D)  more than one of the above. 
A)  is a professional tool that therapists use to earn clients' trust. 
B)  is an attitude that must be genuine in order to be effective. 
C)  is an attitude that must be complete in order to be effective. 
D)  more than one of the above.

Question 12

William's therapist is using logotherapy techniques in their sessions.Assuming that the therapist attempted to match the treatment to the presenting problem,what is the most likely goal of William's treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  to correct his illogical/distorted cognitions 
B)  to assist him in his recovery from a traumatic experience 
C)  to encourage independence in his thoughts and actions 
D)  to help him find meaning in a cold, uncaring world 
A)  to correct his illogical/distorted cognitions 
B)  to assist him in his recovery from a traumatic experience 
C)  to encourage independence in his thoughts and actions 
D)  to help him find meaning in a cold, uncaring world

Question 13

Emma,who is seeing Dr.Charles for client-centered therapy,is currently going through a particularly difficult time.How might Dr.Charles reassure Emma at this time,while also working within the confines of client-centered therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  by telling her repeatedly that she has the ability to make positive life changes 
B)  through her tone of voice, facial expression, and general demeanor 
C)  by patting or holding her hand during especially tough portions of session 
D)  none of the above 
A)  by telling her repeatedly that she has the ability to make positive life changes 
B)  through her tone of voice, facial expression, and general demeanor 
C)  by patting or holding her hand during especially tough portions of session 
D)  none of the above

Question 14

Rogerian therapists rarely __________ because doing so places the therapist in a position of authority,which can impede the development of client autonomy and self-actualization.

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnose 
B)  give advice 
C)  offer interpretations 
D)  all of the above 
A)  diagnose 
B)  give advice 
C)  offer interpretations 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

ALL BUT WHICH of the following is true regarding Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has been around for decades, but is currently experiencing a surge in popularity. 
B)  It is based on the idea that emotions are fundamentally adaptive. 
C)  It views emotion regulation as necessary for personal growth. 
D)  To date, the empirical research on the efficacy of EFT has been favorable. 
A)  It has been around for decades, but is currently experiencing a surge in popularity. 
B)  It is based on the idea that emotions are fundamentally adaptive. 
C)  It views emotion regulation as necessary for personal growth. 
D)  To date, the empirical research on the efficacy of EFT has been favorable.

Question 16

According to Rogers,congruence

Accepted Answer

A)  refers to the therapist's ability to accurately identify and reflect the feelings of the client. 
B)  is secondary to insight as a therapeutic factor. 
C)  involves therapists openly expressing the feelings they have during sessions. 
D)  involves the similarity between the personal beliefs of the therapist and the personal beliefs of the client. 
A)  refers to the therapist's ability to accurately identify and reflect the feelings of the client. 
B)  is secondary to insight as a therapeutic factor. 
C)  involves therapists openly expressing the feelings they have during sessions. 
D)  involves the similarity between the personal beliefs of the therapist and the personal beliefs of the client.

Question 17

How do the humanistic-existential psychotherapies approach the issue of assessment and diagnosis? Identify three distinct criticisms of this approach.

Accepted Answer

The humanistic-existential psychotherapi

Question 18

Which of the following therapeutic techniques best illustrates paradoxical intention?

Accepted Answer

A)  A client who anxiously stutters in social situations is told to ignore the problem and behave as though he/she is entirely comfortable in such situations. 
B)  A client who anxiously stutters in social situations is told to try to stutter in social situations. 
C)  A client who anxiously stutters in social situations role-plays this situation with the therapist, who stutters more noticeably than the client. 
D)  A client who anxiously stutters in social situations is instructed to substitute another symptom for stuttering. 
A)  A client who anxiously stutters in social situations is told to ignore the problem and behave as though he/she is entirely comfortable in such situations. 
B)  A client who anxiously stutters in social situations is told to try to stutter in social situations. 
C)  A client who anxiously stutters in social situations role-plays this situation with the therapist, who stutters more noticeably than the client. 
D)  A client who anxiously stutters in social situations is instructed to substitute another symptom for stuttering.

Question 19

Which psychotherapy uses a technique where people are directed to describe something about themselves,and then to add the phrase,"and I take responsibility for that"?

Accepted Answer

A)  logotherapy 
B)  Gestalt therapy 
C)  existential therapy 
D)  primal scream therapy 
A)  logotherapy 
B)  Gestalt therapy 
C)  existential therapy 
D)  primal scream therapy

Question 20

How do Gestalt therapists deal with patients' dreams?

Accepted Answer

A)  They reject the idea that dreams can be useful in therapy. 
B)  They rely on patients' self-reports of dreams and use techniques such as free association to help extract latent content from manifest content. 
C)  They encourage patients to re-live their dreams in session with the therapist. 
D)  They analyze dreams and offer interpretations based upon symbolism that stems from the collective unconscious. 
A)  They reject the idea that dreams can be useful in therapy. 
B)  They rely on patients' self-reports of dreams and use techniques such as free association to help extract latent content from manifest content. 
C)  They encourage patients to re-live their dreams in session with the therapist. 
D)  They analyze dreams and offer interpretations based upon symbolism that stems from the collective unconscious.

Gestalt therapy places greatest emphasis on

A client who is afraid of flying describes a recent episode in which his/her job required her to take a one-hour flight.A client-centered therapist is most likely to respond by

Identify and briefly describe three therapist characteristics that,according to Rogers,precipitate positive outcomes in psychotherapy.What does recent research suggest about Rogers' assertion?

According to Rogers,successful therapy is facilitated by

According to Rogers,a well-adjusted adult who gets demoted at work as a result of poor performance will deal with the event by

According to existential therapy,choosing the present,or status quo,ultimately results in feelings of ,while choosing the future results in __.

Rogers' theories of personality and psychotherapy were influenced by the approaches of Otto Rank and Jessie Taft,who emphasized

Which of the following is the best definition for the term "phenomenal field"?

Which term below corresponds to the basic human tendency to maintain and enhance the self?

Compare and contrast client-centered psychotherapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

According to Rogers,empathy

William's therapist is using logotherapy techniques in their sessions.Assuming that the therapist attempted to match the treatment to the presenting problem,what is the most likely goal of William's treatment?

Emma,who is seeing Dr.Charles for client-centered therapy,is currently going through a particularly difficult time.How might Dr.Charles reassure Emma at this time,while also working within the confines of client-centered therapy?

Rogerian therapists rarely __________ because doing so places the therapist in a position of authority,which can impede the development of client autonomy and self-actualization.

ALL BUT WHICH of the following is true regarding Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)?

According to Rogers,congruence

How do the humanistic-existential psychotherapies approach the issue of assessment and diagnosis? Identify three distinct criticisms of this approach.

Which of the following therapeutic techniques best illustrates paradoxical intention?

Which psychotherapy uses a technique where people are directed to describe something about themselves,and then to add the phrase,"and I take responsibility for that"?

How do Gestalt therapists deal with patients' dreams?

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Gestalt therapy places greatest emphasis on

A client who is afraid of flying describes a recent episode in which his/her job required her to take a one-hour flight.A client-centered therapist is most likely to respond by

Identify and briefly describe three therapist characteristics that,according to Rogers,precipitate positive outcomes in psychotherapy.What does recent research suggest about Rogers' assertion?

According to Rogers,successful therapy is facilitated by

According to Rogers,a well-adjusted adult who gets demoted at work as a result of poor performance will deal with the event by

According to existential therapy,choosing the present,or status quo,ultimately results in feelings of ________,while choosing the future results in __________.

Rogers' theories of personality and psychotherapy were influenced by the approaches of Otto Rank and Jessie Taft,who emphasized

Which of the following is the best definition for the term "phenomenal field"?

Which term below corresponds to the basic human tendency to maintain and enhance the self?

Compare and contrast client-centered psychotherapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

According to Rogers,empathy

William's therapist is using logotherapy techniques in their sessions.Assuming that the therapist attempted to match the treatment to the presenting problem,what is the most likely goal of William's treatment?

Emma,who is seeing Dr.Charles for client-centered therapy,is currently going through a particularly difficult time.How might Dr.Charles reassure Emma at this time,while also working within the confines of client-centered therapy?

Rogerian therapists rarely __________ because doing so places the therapist in a position of authority,which can impede the development of client autonomy and self-actualization.

ALL BUT WHICH of the following is true regarding Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)?

According to Rogers,congruence

How do the humanistic-existential psychotherapies approach the issue of assessment and diagnosis? Identify three distinct criticisms of this approach.

Which of the following therapeutic techniques best illustrates paradoxical intention?

Which psychotherapy uses a technique where people are directed to describe something about themselves,and then to add the phrase,"and I take responsibility for that"?

How do Gestalt therapists deal with patients' dreams?

Clinical Psychology: An Introduction

Historical Overview of Clinical Psychology

Current Issues in Clinical Psychology

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification of Psychological Problems

The Assessment Interview

The Assessment of Intelligence

Personality Assessment

Behavioral Assessment

Clinical Judgment

Psychological Interventions

Psychotherapy: The Psychodynamic Perspective

Psychotherapy: Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Perspectives

Group Therapy, Family Therapy, and Couples Therapy

Community Psychology

Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

Neuropsychology

Forensic Psychology

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According to existential therapy,choosing the present,or status quo,ultimately results in feelings of ,while choosing the future results in __.