Question 1

What does the author believe about the trajectory of the person-centered therapist's development?&#10;A)With accumulating experience, person-centered therapists increasingly understand that the responsibility for change rests primarily with them (the therapists).&#10;B)Beginning therapists recognize early in training that active listening is very easy.&#10;C)The beginning therapist's empathic responding often remains superficial and sometimes becomes repetitive, which results in lack of progress because no deeper understanding of clients' experiences take place.&#10;D)Beginning therapists tend to be much more enthusiastic about the work than more experienced therapists, which makes them far more effective in their role.&#10;E)both (b) and (d).

Accepted Answer

The author believes that the beginning therapist's empathic responding often remains superficial and sometimes becomes repetitive, which results in a lack of progress because no deeper understanding of clients' experiences takes place. This implies that the trajectory of a person-centered therapist's development involves progressing beyond superficial and repetitive empathic responding.

Question 2

In person-centered therapy assessment occurs:&#10;A)during the first session.&#10;B)as an ongoing process throughout therapy.&#10;C)only after a solid therapeutic relationship has been built.&#10;D)only at the initial and termination phases of therapy.&#10;E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

In person-centered therapy, assessment is an ongoing process throughout therapy. This is because the therapy is focused on the client's current experiences and feelings, and these may change or evolve throughout the therapeutic process. The therapist may also adjust their approach or interventions based on new information that emerges during therapy.

Question 3

Person-centered therapists are:&#10;A)less invested in effecting client movement directly than in enabling their clients to make changes that they have chosen freely based on their desire to live in a more effective and satisfying manner.&#10;B)no longer convinced that the therapeutic relationship is of paramount importance in their work with clients.&#10;C)likely to adopt techniques from the cognitive behavioral approaches when working with deeply troubled individuals.&#10;D)in high demand at agencies that value brief therapy.&#10;E)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Person-centered therapists prioritize client autonomy and self-directed change over therapist-directed change. They believe that by creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, clients will naturally move towards growth and positive change. They do not rely on specific techniques or interventions, but rather on building a strong therapeutic relationship with the client. While they may incorporate techniques from other approaches when appropriate, they do not prioritize them over the therapeutic relationship. Person-centered therapists are not typically associated with brief therapy, as their approach emphasizes the client's own pace and process.

Question 4

As basic assumption in counseling Ruth from a person-centered perspective is that counseling:&#10;A)should be directed at solving problems.&#10;B)is best aimed at teaching coping skills.&#10;C)works best when the therapist makes appropriate and timely interpretations.&#10;D)proceeds best if clients are provided with structure and direction.&#10;E)is aimed at helping clients tap their inner resources so she can better deal with her problems.

Accepted Answer

Person-centered counseling is grounded in the belief that individuals have the capacity to tap into their inner resources for growth and healing. Therefore, the primary aim of counseling is to help clients become more self-aware and self-accepting, so they can understand and resolve their problems in ways that are meaningful and authentic to them. The other options are not consistent with the person-centered approach, which is non-directive and emphasizes the importance of the therapist providing a supportive and empathic environment rather than imposing structure or interpretations.

Deck 5: Case Approach to Person-Centered Therapy