Question 1

Aleksa is taking a walk through a forest and is very aware of every sound she hears and every thought she has. What is Aleksa currently experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness involves being fully present and aware of where we are and what we’re doing, without being overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Aleksa's acute awareness of her surroundings and thoughts indicates she is experiencing mindfulness.

Question 2

According to the text, what is the main goal of psychotherapy from a humanistic perspective?

Accepted Answer

The main goal of psychotherapy from a humanistic perspective is to help the client become a fully functioning person, focusing on self-actualization and personal growth.

Question 3

George Kelly believed that to understand a person, you need to understand his or her personal construct system. This idea is known as

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The answer of George Kelly believed that to understand a...

Question 4

Flow most likely arises when one's activity entails a balanced ratio of ________ to ________.

Accepted Answer

Flow is a state of immersion and focused motivation in an activity, often occurring when there is a balance between one's skills and the challenges presented by the activity.

Question 5

The personality test that asks you to identify sets of three people, ideas, or objects and describe how any two of them are similar to each other and different from the third is attempting to assess your

Accepted Answer

This test is assessing personal constructs, which are the ways individuals mentally organize their experiences and perceptions of people, ideas, and objects. The task of comparing two items against a third to identify similarities and differences directly engages with George Kelly's theory of personal constructs, emphasizing how people construe events in their lives.

Question 6

The idea that you choose your own reality is closest to which concept in the humanistic perspective on personality?

Accepted Answer

Constructive alternativism, a concept from George Kelly's personal construct psychology, suggests that people can reinterpret their experiences and construct new meanings, essentially choosing their own reality.

Question 7

According to George Kelly, a person's interpretation or theory of what the world is like is his or her

Accepted Answer

George Kelly proposed the theory of personal constructs, suggesting that individuals use personal constructs (like mental templates) to interpret and predict events in the world, thus forming their personal construct system.

Question 8

George realizes that if he moves his food truck to a different neighborhood, he'll make twice the profit. When George makes the move, he is achieving a(n) ________ goal.

Accepted Answer

Optimizing refers to making the best or most effective use of a situation or resource. By moving his food truck to a location where he makes twice the profit, George is optimizing his business for maximum profitability.

Question 9

All of the following make up Maslow's hierarchy of needs EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs includes physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization. Extraversion and openness are not part of Maslow's hierarchy; they are personality traits described in the Big Five personality traits model.

Question 10

Jacqueline is visiting the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. Upon entering the cathedral for the first time, she is overcome by its vastness and her own feelings of humility. What is Jacqueline currently experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Jacqueline is experiencing awe, which is a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder, often experienced when one encounters something vast that transcends one's understanding of the world, such as the grandeur of the Notre Dame cathedral.

Question 11

What basic approach do humanistic, Rogerian psychotherapists use when treating their patients?

Accepted Answer

Humanistic, Rogerian psychotherapists emphasize offering unconditional positive regard to their patients, which involves accepting and supporting the patient without judgment. This approach is central to creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore their feelings and thoughts.

Question 12

Linda thinks that her friends will like her only if she is thin, attractive, and cheerful. Rogers would say it is unlikely that Linda will

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The answer of Linda thinks that her friends will like...

Question 13

Jennifer is so immersed in a video game that she doesn't realize how late it has gotten or that her mother has been calling her to dinner. What is Jennifer currently experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Jennifer is experiencing flow, a state of complete immersion in an activity where one loses sense of time and external distractions, often leading to high levels of enjoyment and fulfillment in the task.

Question 14

Research has shown that some personal constructs are more readily called to mind than others. These constructs are considered

Accepted Answer

Chronically accessible constructs are those that are more readily called to mind due to their frequent activation in a person's thought processes.

Question 15

The theorist ________ would likely use the metaphor "humans are scientists" to describe the nature of human psychology.

Accepted Answer

George Kelly is known for his Personal Construct Theory, which posits that individuals use personal constructs (similar to scientific hypotheses) to make sense of their world. This approach aligns with the metaphor "humans are scientists," as it emphasizes the idea that people actively theorize and test predictions about their environment and social world.

Question 16

From an optimistic humanism perspective, what is true of all human beings?

Accepted Answer

Optimistic humanism posits that humans are inherently good or have the potential for goodness, emphasizing positive qualities and the potential for personal growth.

Question 17

George Kelly's personal construct theory emphasizes that individuals

Accepted Answer

George Kelly's personal construct theory posits that individuals create their own systems of personal constructs, which are unique sets of ideas and beliefs about the world, to understand and interpret their experiences. This theory emphasizes the subjective construction of reality based on personal perspectives and experiences.

Question 18

Which theorist would MOST likely make the statement that above all else, individuals are driven to fulfill all that meets their basic needs of survival?

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory posits that individuals are motivated to fulfill their basic needs, such as food, water, and shelter, before moving on to higher-level needs.

Question 19

Research suggests that individuals high in which personality attribute are MOST likely to experience flow?

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The answer of Research suggests that individuals high in which...

Question 20

Some American corporations use Maslow's ideas when dealing with their employees. For example, they might

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggests that once basic needs like security are met, individuals can pursue higher-level goals such as belonging and self-actualization. Corporations may focus on ensuring employees feel secure to enable them to achieve these higher goals and align with the organization's objectives.

Quiz 12: Humanistic Psychology, Positive Psychology, and the Science of Happiness