Deck 3: Adlerian Psychotherapy Michael P Maniacci, and Laurie Sackett-Maniacci

Question 1

Adlerians advocate for a model of behavior that relies on

A) hard determinism.
B) nondeterminism.
C) double determinism.
D) soft determinism.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In 1956, Alfred Adler wrote that there were three main tasks of life. Which of the following is NOT a main task?

A) Work
B) Faith
C) Community
D) Love

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which theory emphasizes not only what a person thinks but also how the person thinks?

A) Psychic Theory
B) Attachment Theory
C) Comprehensive Theory
D) Cognitive Theory

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The use of one's personality, traits, temperament, and psychological and biological processes to find a place in the social matrix of life refers to

A) lifestyle.
B) conviction.
C) self-concept.
D) "right-wrong" code.

Question 5

Alfred Adler's theory of personality emphasized the importance of

A) constructivist perspective.
B) the collective unconscious.
C) classical conditioning.
D) character deficits.

Question 6

Congruent with the focus of Adlerian psychology, current Adlerians often focus on

A) treatment outcomes research.
B) private clinical practice.
C) research on the origin of pathology.
D) physical, mental, and social well-being.

Question 7

Adler's three original life tasks included

A) work, community, and love.
B) work, power, and spiritual.
C) sex, control, and courage.
D) society, spiritual, and work.

Question 8

For Adlerians, feelings of inferiority are deemed as

A) universal and normal.
B) rare and abnormal.
C) pervasive and abnormal.
D) unusual yet normal.

Question 9

A plus situation is defined

A) through traits of courage.
B) by each individual.
C) by the environment.
D) by societal expectations.

Question 10

In Adlerian psychology, the individual is viewed in a framework that is

A) reductionistic.
B) holistic.
C) behavioristic.
D) oedipal.

Question 11

The individual with "psychopathology," according to Adler, would be described most accurately as

A) incapable of social interest.
B) suffering from biologically based problems.
C) void of inferiority feelings.
D) discouraged rather than sick.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages/processes of Adlerian psychotherapy?

A) Relationship building
B) Interpretation
C) Deconstructing
D) Reorientation

Question 13

In which year was Alfred Adler born?

A) 1865
B) 1888
C) 1870
D) 1880

Question 14

Adlerian psychology describes personality from which of the following perspectives?

A) Traits
B) Personality
C) Temperament
D) Lifestyle

Question 15

Adlerians emphasize which of the following causes

A) material.
B) final.
C) efficient.
D) formal.

Question 16

Adlerian theory and cognitive behavioral approaches both emphasize

A) inferiority complexes.
B) symbolism.
C) birth order.
D) belief systems.

Question 17

Which of the following models work toward identifying client goals via a collaborative relationship?

A) Solution-focused therapy and Adlerian therapy
B) Acceptance and commitment therapy
C) Cognitive therapy and commitment therapy
D) Acceptance and Adlerian therapy

Question 18

Adlerians' description of a special diagnosis refers to

A) biologically based uncontrollable processes.
B) the lifestyle assessment.
C) the diagnostic interview.
D) labels used for inferiority complexes.

Question 19

Adler viewed the primary influence on an individual as

A) genetic predispositions.
B) intrapsychic conflicts.
C) social context.
D) behavioral reinforcers.

Question 20

Solution-focused therapy's use of the "Miracle Question" is congruent with Adler's use of

A) unconscious motivation.
B) irrational ideas.
C) active behavior.
D) the question.

Question 21

________________ creates a strong therapeutic alliance and helps facilitate client change in Adlerian psychology.

Question 22

_______________ refers to the inborn characteristics children have, which are primarily genetic.

Question 23

______________ begins when the general diagnosis is initially presented via the case formulation.

Question 24

In the process of Adlerian psychotherapy, the therapist will often venture a guess. This method is congruent with the

A) willingness to be empathic.
B) role of emphasizing the unconscious.
C) courage to be imperfect.
D) special diagnosis task.

Question 25

Despite Freud's influence on Adler, there are numerous differences between Adlerian psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Describe the differences.

Question 26

Both Adler and Freud believed that women often perceive themselves as inferior to men. Adler believed this resulted from _______, while Freud believed it resulted from _______.

Question 27

Adlerian therapy views psychopathology as resulting from a sense of _______.

Question 28

Family sculpting refers to a technique where

A) an individual creates a perceived versus ideal sculpting of family.
B) a therapist provides group therapy to patients.
C) several theories form the basis of a treatment.
D) concurrent individual and group therapy is offered.

Question 29

The ability to portray courageous behavior is determined by whether

A) an individual possesses the trait of courage.
B) the environment creates the setting for the behavior.
C) omnipotent, perfection-driven behavior has been achieved.
D) an individual has a willingness to take risks.

Question 30

The term _______ refers to an approach where a therapist uses an interpretation to reframe a client's symptoms in such a way that they will give them up or, if they maintain the symptoms, the symptoms are now spoiled.

Question 31

An Adlerian therapist aims to be a(n)

A) interpreter of transference.
B) collaborative educator.
C) authority figure.
D) passive participant.

Question 32

Adler believed that humans should be studied and treated _______.

Question 33

_________ can be conceptualized as a person doubting his or her place in the world.

Question 34

Spitting in the soup, as defined by an Adlerian, represents

A) demonstrating understanding regardless of its impact on behavior.
B) an approach that lends itself to restructuring of beliefs by spoiling them.
C) behavioral change regardless of its origin.
D) a desire to discuss problems rather than solve them.

Question 35

Psychoanalysts have traditionally defined safeguarding operations as ____________________.

Question 36

A major goal of Adlerian psychotherapy can be viewed as a modification of

A) behavior.
B) defenses.
C) convictions.
D) conflicts.

Question 37

Multiple psychotherapy refers to a therapeutic format where

A) a therapist provides group therapy to patients.
B) several theories form the basis of a treatment.
C) concurrent individual and group therapy is offered.
D) several therapists treat a single patient.

Question 38

Adlerians view recollections as projective techniques as individuals are seen as selectively recollecting past events congruent with

A) behavior patterns.
B) lifestyle.
C) social interest.
D) neurotic symptoms.

Question 39

Adler considered a dream to be

A) early recollections emerging during sleep.
B) an attempt to solve a future-oriented problem.
C) lacking psychological importance.
D) a restorative process for the mind.

Question 40

The fundamental question in Adlerian psychotherapy is "how does the individual use _______ and _______."

Question 41

In Adlerian psychotherapy, the psychotherapeutic relationship develops between equals who are working together on a common task. Describe three mechanisms the therapist might use to help clients to see their situations differently. Give an example of each technique.

Question 42

Adler described personality from the perspective of a "style of life." Contemporary Adlerians refer to this as "lifestyle." What does "lifestyle" mean? Discuss three factors that influence the development of "lifestyle."

Question 43

Adler believed that life tasks are the main theaters of operation for people. What were the three life tasks Adler specifically named? In today's society, which is generally the easiest to meet? Which ones cause more psychological difficulties?

Question 44

The lifestyle summary includes listing the client's faulty premises, alternatively termed "basic mistakes," "interfering attitudes," or "growth impeding convictions." Why is this analysis of the client's private logic central to Alderian therapy?