Question 1

Compare and contrast Fromm's concept of the human dilemma to that of May.

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Fromm suggested that as we have evolved and become increasingly cognitive beings we have also become distanced from nature.This distance creates anxiety and we are motivated to reduce this anxiety.This is Fromm's human dilemma.May's concept of the human dilemma suggested similarly that we can see ourselves both subjectively and objectively.Both concepts addressed uniquely human cognitive abilities and the possibility that too much emphasis on thought could be detrimental to a person's adjustment.

Question 2

Compare and contrast Rogers's concept of congruency and May's concept authenticity.

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Rogers's congruency and May's authenticity are similar concepts.Rogers believed congruency existed when the selves are very similar, including the organismic self, the ideal self, and the perceived self.In order for this to occur one must act/behave in a way that is relevant to themselves, i.e., the organismic self, as opposed to behaving in ways that will allow one to gain another's affection or approval (conditions of worth) even though it makes one uncomfortable.May also suggested that to be well-adjusted we must behave in a way that is consistent with our own value system, not in a manner dictated by others.Behaving in accordance with our own values is May's concept of authenticity.

Question 3

How is May's concept of the human dilemma different from Fromm's concept with the same name?

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For May, the human dilemma is the idea that we can see ourselves both subjectively and objectively.For Fromm, the human dilemma was the idea that we are both separate from nature and we are aware of that separateness.Both concepts are similar in that they suggest that we can experience events both subjectively and objectively.They are both different however, in that Fromm's is more specific.

Question 4

Use May's concepts of responsibility and authenticity to explain Jillian's decisions to come out, to have a child, and to get married.

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Question 5

How can behaviorism explain Camille's social phobia?

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Question 6

Assume that homosexuality has a physical cause*.Use the three modes of existence and the concept of alienation to explain Jillian's experience with her sexual orientation.

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Question 7

Using May's existential analytic theory, analyze Camille's behavior by answering the following questions.
-Use May's three modes of existence and his concept of alienation to explain Camille's lack of relationships.

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Question 8

Application Questions
Using May's existential analytic theory, analyze Jillian's behavior by answering the following questions.
-What is May's concept of the human dilemma? Find an example of it in the case study.

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Question 9

Using May's existential analytic theory, analyze Camille's behavior by answering the following questions.
-Use May's concepts of responsibility and authenticity to explain Camille's decisions to get therapy and join a dating service.

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Question 10

Define May's four types of love.Which type of love best illustrates Jillian's relationship with Erin? With her brother? With Anana? With her baby?

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Question 11

Compare and contrast May's concept of alienation with Rogers's concepts of conditions of worth and incongruence.

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Question 12

What is the primary task of the therapist, according to May? Find an example that illustrates it in the case.

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Question 13

What is neurotic anxiety, according to May? Find an example of it in the case.

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Exam 12: Case Studies 21-22 George Kelly: Contributions