Deck 8: Existential Psychotherapy

Question 1

Existentialists consider anxiety that is proportionate to the situation confronted as:

A)neurotic anxiety.
B)normal anxiety.
C)repression.
D)libidinal drives.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

In 1958, existential psychotherapy was introduced to the U.S.with publication of Existence: A New Dimension in Psychiatry and Psychology by:

A)Irvin Yalom.
B)Kirk Schneider.
C)Ernest Angel.
D)Rollo May.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Existential approaches are most similar to which of the following approaches?

A)Behavioral
B)Gestalt
C)Cognitive
D)Psychoanalytic

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Existential psychotherapy is a:

A)philosophical approach to existence.
B)set of rules for therapy.
C)technical therapy approach.
D)religious psychotherapy.

Question 5

In contrast to psychoanalytical approaches, existential approaches:

A)accept predetermined explanatory systems concerning human ordeal.
B)view conflict as grounded in human predicament, not suppressed instincts.
C)incorporate concepts such as Jung's archetype and collective unconscious.
D)concur with behaviorists that consequences of behavior are paramount.

Question 6

The first comprehensive textbook on existential psychotherapy was written by:

A)Rollo May.
B)Irvin Yalom.
C)Ernest Angel.
D)Viktor Frankl.

Question 7

The existential concept of freedom refers to the fact that we:

A)are born with a sense of purpose.
B)can never truly obtain independence.
C)displace our responsibilities onto others.
D)are the authors of our own world.

Question 8

In general, existential psychotherapy can be considered an approach that is:

A)directive.
B)cognitive-focused.
C)integrative.
D)emotional-focused.

Question 9

The existentialist who first emphasized death anxiety was:

A)Husserl.
B)Kierkegaard.
C)Nietzsche.
D)Epicurus.

Question 10

In existential terms, the conflicts individuals experience are regarding:

A)cultural and interpersonal environment.
B)interactions with parental figures.
C)the givens of existence.
D)innate instinctual forces.

Question 11

Proponents of existential psychotherapy have not advocated specific training institutes because its:

A)presuppositions can underlie any form of therapy.
B)theory was never embraced by psychology.
C)leaders have never valued formal education.
D)premises cannot be taught, only experienced.

Question 12

The primary task of existential therapy is to facilitate:

A)insight.
B)behavior change.
C)genuineness.
D)cultural consciousness.

Question 13

A concept ultimately associated with freedom is:

A)accepting dependence.
B)assuming responsibility.
C)denying personal needs.
D)relinquishing wishes.

Question 14

In contrast to gestalt therapists, existential psychotherapists apply techniques:

A)only during the assessment phase.
B)when patients request they do so.
C)spontaneously as indicated.
D) in a technically contrived manner.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of Yalom's identified ultimate concerns?

A)Death
B)Meaninglessness
C)Freedom
D)Integrity

Question 16

The therapeutic stance of the existential therapist is as a(n):

A)role model
B)fellow traveler
C)analytical transcriber
D)reflective mirror

Question 17

The individual who described logotherapy was:

A)Frankl.
B)Heidegger.
C)Husserl.
D)Nietzsche.

Question 18

Existential psychologists would advocate viewing the person:

A)in anti-intellectual terms.
B)both subjectively and objectively.
C)entirely objectively.
D)completely subjectively.

Question 19

Existentialism is most largely influenced by the field of:

A)astronomy.
B)engineering.
C)computer science.
D)liberal arts.

Question 20

According to existentialists, when an individual recognizes their uniqueness and is remaining true to the self they are being:

A)authentic.
B)self-centered.
C)neurotic.
D)rational.

Question 21

To cope with ultimate concerns regarding death, individuals will often use the defense mechanism of:

A)accepting vulnerability.
B)avoiding a sense of uniqueness.
C)creating an ultimate rescuer.
D)focusing on the uniqueness of others.

Question 22

The fact that we are isolated from parts of ourselves is termed _______.

Question 23

When an individual can move past a situation in order to move toward their future, it is said that the person has _______ the immediate situation.

Question 24

Rollo May defines destiny in terms of our awareness of:

A)private thoughts.
B)limitations.
C)sexuality.
D)aloneness.

Question 25

_______ refers to a human's belief in a personal omnipotent servant, which will guard and protect them.

Question 26

______________ is a form of psychotherapy described by Victor Frankly that focuses on will, freedom, meaning and responsibility.

Question 27

Existentialists believe that one does not possess a(n) ___________ but rather embodies a(n) _______.

Question 28

Existentialists hypothesize that anxiety is the result of:

A)biologically-based instincts.
B)awareness of ultimate concerns.
C)competing cognitive distortions.
D)id related libidinal drives.

Question 29

Existential psychotherapy is not a specific technique or set of techniques.It is more _______ in nature.

Question 30

Existentialists believe that _______ originates out of the awareness that one's being can end.

Question 31

The Gift of Therapy (2002) was written by:

A)Rollo May.
B)Victor Frankl.
C)Irv Yalom.
D) Friedrich Nietzsche.

Question 32

Limitations created by forces of nature fall in which category of destiny?

A)Cosmic
B)Genetic
C)Cultural
D)Circumstantial

Question 33

Normal anxiety is seen as proportionate to the situation involved.When the anxiety exceeds the situation present, it is considered _______.

Question 34

An experience that forces an individual to confront an existential issue is known as a:

A)boundary situation.
B)moment of insight.
C)therapeutic confrontation.
D)personal revelation.

Question 35

Ultimate concerns create experiences, which force us to confront an existential situation called _______ situations.

Question 36

Which of the following approaches to human distress would be incompatible with an existential approach?

A)Behavioral
B)Cognitive
C)Psychopharmacological
D)None, all are potentially compatible

Question 37

The presuppositions of existential psychotherapy apply best to:

A)psychodynamic approaches.
B)cognitive behavioral techniques.
C)contemplative practices.
D)all forms of therapy.

Question 38

Yalom indicated that there are four ultimate concerns, which include _______, _______, _______, and _______.

Question 39

Existential psychotherapy (ET) primarily focuses on:

A)childhood experiences.
B)irrational thoughts.
C)the here-and-now.
D)maladaptive behaviors.

Question 40

From the existential perspective, "deep" conflict means the:

A)most fundamental concern at that moment.
B)difficulties experienced during individuation.
C)earliest to occur in an individual's life.
D)inaccessible memories from childhood.