Question 1

That problems with communication are fundamentally problems with cooperation is a viewpoint held by which of the following?

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Question 2

Self-esteem would most likely be characterized by which of the following statements in Adlerian theory?

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A solid sense of self-esteem can be created only by creating a style of life that is of value to world.

Question 3

Which of the following theories would most likely say that once individuals accept responsibility for shaping their own lives,they must also accept that they are responsible for the impact of their lifestyle on society?

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Question 4

Regarding adjustment versus transcendence,which of the following therapies believes healthy people are committed to helping the entire society transcend its present level of functioning in order to become a more perfect social system?

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Adlerian therapy emphasizes social interest and the idea that healthy individuals strive to contribute to the betterment of society, aiming for a more perfect social system.

Question 5

Which of the following therapies would most likely say that a solid sense of self-esteem can be created only by creating a style of life that is of value to world?

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Adlerian therapy emphasizes the importance of developing a lifestyle that contributes to the community and the world, which in turn fosters a strong sense of self-esteem.

Question 6

Which of the following theories would most likely say that the problems with control stem from pathological personalities being frequently preoccupied with dominating others?

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Adlerian therapy focuses on the individual's drive to overcome feelings of inferiority and emphasizes the importance of social interest and community feeling. It often addresses issues related to power and control, suggesting that pathological personalities may be preoccupied with dominating others due to feelings of inferiority.

Question 7

According to Adlerian theory,hostility is most likely to be represented by which of the following statements?

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Adlerian theory suggests that hostility is a manifestation of an individual's basic will to power, reflecting their struggle for superiority and control.

Question 8

___________would say that the issue with impulses is that they must be directed toward prosocial goals as a part of the total lifestyle.

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Adlerian therapy emphasizes the importance of directing impulses towards prosocial goals as part of an individual's lifestyle and social interest.

Question 9

Which statement is most characteristic of Adlerian theory regarding impulse control?

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Adlerian theory emphasizes the drive towards personal growth and completion, viewing impulses as expressions of this primary thrust rather than something to be inhibited or controlled by dominant forces.

Question 10

Responsibility would be characterized by which of the following statements in Adlerian theory?

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Question 11

Which of the following therapies would most likely say that the interests of the self and the interests of others are not experienced as being in basic conflict by those who care enough to find completion through cooperation?

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Adlerian therapy emphasizes social interest and community feeling, suggesting that individuals find fulfillment through cooperation and contributing to the welfare of others, aligning with the idea that self-interests and others' interests are not in conflict.

Question 12

Which of the following therapies say that the greatest value is a social interest that allows us to contribute to the common welfare of humanity?

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Adlerian therapy emphasizes the importance of social interest and community feeling, suggesting that contributing to the welfare of others is a key value.

Question 13

Adlerian therapy is characterized by its detractors in the following ways: (1)It is a school that remains a strange combination of a theory that could attain scientific respectability and a religion that dedicates the soul to social interest; and (2)what help it is with patients who are troubled because they are oversocialized.According to the text authors,these would be leveled,respectively,by which of the following theoretical viewpoints?

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Question 14

Which statement is most characteristic of Adlerian theory regarding the ideal individual?

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Adlerian theory emphasizes social interest and community feeling, suggesting that the ideal individual finds fulfillment through cooperation and contributing to the welfare of others, rather than experiencing conflict between self-interest and the interests of others.

Question 15

Adlerian therapy would most likely say which of the following about sexuality?

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Adlerian therapy views sexuality as one of the important life tasks, but not the central focus or prime mover of life, aligning with choice A.

Question 16

Regarding anxiety and defenses,which of the following therapies views anxiety's primary purpose as keeping the client from having to take action and move ahead into the future?

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Adlerian therapy views anxiety as a mechanism that prevents individuals from taking action and progressing towards their goals, as it aligns with the therapy's focus on overcoming feelings of inferiority and striving for personal growth.

Question 17

The purpose of defenses in Adlerian therapy are to:

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In Adlerian therapy, defenses are primarily used to protect against feelings of inferiority, which are central to Adler's theory of individual psychology.

Question 18

In helping clients choose,Adlerian therapists are most likely to do which of the following?

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Adlerian therapists focus on helping clients become aware of their fictional finalisms, which are the imagined life goals that guide their behavior. By making these conscious, clients can choose whether to continue with their current lifestyle or adopt new ways of being.

Question 19

Adlerian theory would most likely say which of the following about the issue of adjustment versus transcendence:

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Question 20

That hostility is seen as the worst expression of the belief that self-interest can be of higher value than social interest is a belief held by:

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Adlerian therapy emphasizes the importance of social interest and community feeling, viewing hostility and self-interest as detrimental to social harmony and personal growth.

Quiz 3: Psychodynamic Therapies