Question 1

Raymond is in a group therapy session with Fritz Perls. He is talking to a vacant chair, saying all the things he wishes he could say to his father, but can never get up the courage. This technique is called

Accepted Answer

The technique described is called the empty chair technique, in which a person talks to an imaginary or empty chair as if it represents someone they are having trouble communicating with.

Question 2

Walter and Skyler are currently seeing a couples therapist. The therapist has helped them to identify some problematic behaviours and communication patterns in their relationship, and is now working with them to modify some of these problematic behaviours. What type of therapy does this describe?

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The answer of Walter and Skyler are currently seeing a...

Question 3

A basic principle of person-centred therapy is that the therapist must

Accepted Answer

Person-centred therapy is based on the idea that the client is the expert on their own experience and the therapist must not direct the course of therapy, but rather facilitate the client's self-discovery and personal growth. The therapist must create a safe and non-judgemental environment where the client feels free to explore their thoughts and emotions without fear of criticism or rejection. The therapist must also be empathetic, genuine, and respectful towards the client. Therefore, the best choice is B) not direct the course of therapy.

Question 4

Which type of therapy emphasizes unconditional acceptance of the client, a high level of empathy, and genuine interest in the client?

Accepted Answer

Person-centred therapy, also known as client-centred therapy, emphasizes the therapist's unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuine interest in the client as a means of facilitating the client's growth and self-discovery. This approach was developed by Carl Rogers in the 1950s and has since become one of the most widely used and respected forms of therapy.

Question 5

The form of couples therapy that focuses on the personality traits of each partner is known as

Accepted Answer

The form of couples therapy that focuses on the personality traits of each partner is known as Integrated Behavioural Couples Therapy (IBCT). It aims to help couples identify and understand their maladaptive behaviours and their underlying personality traits that cause relationship distress. Family therapy (A) involves working with the family as a whole, and not just the couple. Traditional behavioural couples therapy (B) focuses on changing specific problematic behaviours in the relationship. Group therapy (D) involves multiple couples in therapy sessions.

Question 6

All of the following are goals of Gestalt therapy, except

Accepted Answer

Gestalt therapy does not focus on uncovering repressed memories or impulses, as it believes that the present moment and current experiences are more important in therapy. The other goals listed are all central to Gestalt therapy.

Question 7

Gestalt therapy emphasizes the importance of clients' fully experiencing

Accepted Answer

Gestalt therapy focuses on helping clients to be fully aware and present in the current moment, experiencing their thoughts, feelings, and actions. This awareness is considered instrumental in promoting growth and change. This approach does not prioritize transference analysis, desensitization or flooding, or self-actualization as much as it does present moment awareness.

Question 8

Chris is in counselling with a therapist who never gives him advice or directions but who often restates what Chris has said so that he can reflect on his feelings. What type of therapist is Chris seeing?

Accepted Answer

The therapist is using a person-centred approach, which focuses on empathetic listening and reflection rather than giving advice or directions.

Question 9

Person-centred therapy is best described as

Accepted Answer

Person-centred therapy is non-directive, meaning the therapist does not give advice or guidance but instead helps the client to explore their own feelings and experiences. The focus is on the client's perspective, rather than the therapist's agenda or objectives.

Question 10

The form of couples therapy that focuses on identification and modification of specific behaviours is known as

Accepted Answer

Traditional behavioural couples therapy focuses on identifying and modifying specific behaviors to improve the relationship dynamics between partners. This approach is grounded in behavioral psychology principles.

Question 11

Raymond is in a group therapy session with Fritz Perls. He is talking to a vacant chair, saying all the things he wishes he could say to his father, but can never get up the courage. When he is finished talking to the vacant chair, what is the next step?

Accepted Answer

The technique used by Fritz Perls is known as Gestalt therapy and the next step after speaking to the vacant chair is to sit in the chair himself and respond as if he were his father. This technique is known as the "hot seat" and is used to help individuals confront suppressed emotions and unresolved issues with others. The therapy often includes role-playing exercises with the aim of bringing unresolved conflicts to the surface and resolving them in the present moment.

Question 12

What is the non-directive therapy developed by Carl Rogers in which the therapist creates a warm, accepting climate based on the hypothesis that the client's natural tendency toward positive change may be released?

Accepted Answer

Person-centred therapy is the non-directive therapy developed by Carl Rogers in which the therapist creates a warm, accepting climate based on the hypothesis that the client's natural tendency toward positive change may be released.

Question 13

The ultimate goal for Gestalt therapy is to help clients

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Gestalt therapy aims to help clients become more self-aware and integrated, leading to a more authentic and self-accepting sense of self. It is not focused on simply adjusting to problems or placing blame on others. While significant breakthroughs may occur, the goal of Gestalt therapy is not necessarily to be cured of all problems.

Question 14

Which therapy discussed in the text emphasizes the importance of clients fully experiencing, in the present moment, their feelings, thoughts, and actions, and then taking responsibility for both their feelings and their behaviour.

Accepted Answer

Gestalt therapy emphasizes the importance of clients fully experiencing their present moment feelings, thoughts, and actions and taking responsibility for them. It also focuses on integrating the different parts of oneself into a cohesive whole, and emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-awareness.

Question 15

Person-entered therapy is ________; Gestalt therapy is ________.

Accepted Answer

Person-centered therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, is non-directive, allowing clients to lead the discussion and find their own solutions. Gestalt therapy, on the other hand, is more directive, with therapists often guiding the process more actively to help clients become aware of their feelings and behaviors in the present moment.

Question 16

Ben has a therapist who seems caring and accepting of everything about him. The therapist is displaying the quality of

Accepted Answer

The therapist's display of care and acceptance towards Ben regardless of his experiences or behaviors is an example of unconditional positive regard, which is a key component of humanistic therapy, as developed by Carl Rogers.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a key ingredient of the form of psychotherapy advocated by Carl Rogers?

Accepted Answer

Achieving fusion between therapist and client is not a key ingredient of the form of psychotherapy advocated by Carl Rogers. Instead, Rogers emphasized the importance of empathy, unconditional acceptance, and genuine interest in and concern for the client as key ingredients of therapy.

Question 18

Empathetic understanding on the part of the therapist is emphasized most in

Accepted Answer

Person-centred therapy places a strong emphasis on the therapist's ability to show empathetic understanding towards the client's experiences and feelings. This is considered one of the most important aspects of the therapeutic relationship in this approach. While other therapies may also value empathy to some degree, person-centred therapy places the most emphasis on it.

Question 19

What type of therapy places the primary emphasis on helping clients get in touch with their current feelings?

Accepted Answer

Gestalt therapy is a type of therapy that emphasizes on helping clients focus on their present feelings by encouraging them to experience their emotions in the moment. It emphasizes on the importance of the "here and now" experiences and encourages clients to become self-aware of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

Question 20

What is the directive therapy that emphasizes the importance of the client fully experiencing, in the present moment, his or her thoughts, feelings, and actions?

Accepted Answer

The directive therapy that emphasizes the importance of the client fully experiencing, in the present moment, his or her thoughts, feelings, and actions is Gestalt therapy. This therapy focuses on the client's immediate experience and encourages them to become aware of their feelings, thoughts and behaviors in the present moment. The goal is to help the client gain insight into their patterns of behavior and find ways to live more in the present moment.

Quiz 14: Therapies