Question 1

Another term for the actual self is ...&#10;A) the self-image&#10;B) the self-concept&#10;C) the organismic self&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The term "organismic self" refers specifically to the individual's subjective experience of themselves as a living being, with sensations, emotions, and perceptions. This term is often used in the context of humanistic psychology, which emphasizes the importance of the subjective experience of individuals. While "self-image" and "self-concept" are related terms, they refer more broadly to the individual's beliefs and attitudes about themselves, rather than the more immediate experience of being a living organism. Therefore, choice C, "the organismic self," is the best answer.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an example of a condition of worth?&#10;A) Big boys don't cry&#10;B) I hate you&#10;C) I wish you were more like your sister&#10;D) I love you when you do that

Accepted Answer

Options A, C, and D are all examples of conditions of worth. Option B is not an example of a condition of worth, but rather an expression of negative emotion.

Question 3

Rogers' 19 propositions explain ...&#10;A) the 19 'challenges' to get to the top of the heirarchy of needs&#10;B) the process of therapy&#10;C) the necessary questions to ask a client&#10;D) the development of personality

Accepted Answer

Rogers' 19 propositions are a part of his person-centered theory of personality and outline his understanding of the development of personality, focusing on the individual's perception of self and the world.

Question 4

What have become known as the three 'core' conditions are ...&#10;A) empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence&#10;B) congruence, empathy and genuineness&#10;C) unconditional positive regard, respect and congruence&#10;D) empathy, genuineness and congruence

Accepted Answer

The three 'core' conditions, as identified by Carl Rogers, the founder of person-centered therapy, are empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence. These conditions are essential for a therapeutic environment that fosters personal growth.

Question 5

Which word would NOT be included in an explanation of relational depth?&#10;A) Intimate&#10;B) Superficial&#10;C) Honest&#10;D) Profound

Accepted Answer

Relational depth is characterized by qualities such as intimacy, honesty, and profound connections, but not superficiality.

Question 6

Another term for congruence is ...&#10;A) genuineness&#10;B) respect&#10;C) positive regard&#10;D) actualisation

Accepted Answer

Congruence is the term used to describe a counselor's genuineness or authenticity in their interactions with clients. Congruence involves being transparent, honest, and consistent in one's communication and behavior. Therefore, the best choice is A, as the other options are not directly related to the concept of congruence in counseling.

Question 7

Which of the following least describes empathy?&#10;A) Experiencing the client's world as if it were your own&#10;B) Understanding exactly how the client is feeling&#10;C) Understanding the client's frame of reference&#10;D) Sensing the client's awareness of her own experience

Accepted Answer

Empathy involves understanding and being sensitive to the client's feelings and experiences, but it does not necessarily require understanding exactly how the client is feeling. It is more about being able to see situations from the client's perspective and grasp the emotions they may be experiencing.

Question 8

Rogers said that, if the six conditions were offered over a period of time, they were ...&#10;A) necessary but not sufficient on their own to bring about change&#10;B) neither necessary nor sufficient on their own to bring about change&#10;C) both necessary and sufficient on their own to bring about change&#10;D) sufficient but not necessary on their own to bring about change

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers believed that the six conditions he identified were both necessary and sufficient for therapeutic change to occur.

Question 9

The effectiveness of the person-centred approach is that it ...&#10;A) trusts in the client's innate tendency to move towards self-actualisation&#10;B) uses a range of techniques to meet the individual needs of each unique client&#10;C) focuses on making sense of childhood experiences so that the client can move on&#10;D) is open-ended in theory but brief in practice

Accepted Answer

The person-centred approach is based on the belief that every individual has the capacity to move towards self-actualisation, and that the role of therapy is to create a supportive and empathic environment that can facilitate this process. The approach does not focus on childhood experiences or employ specific techniques, and it can be open-ended or brief depending on the needs of the client. However, the core of the approach is the trust in the client's ability to grow and change, which sets it apart from many other therapeutic models.

Question 10

The concept of relational depth was developed by ...&#10;A) Rogers and Maslow&#10;B) Mearns and Cooper&#10;C) Elliot and Prouty&#10;D) Rogers and Thorne

Accepted Answer

Relational depth was developed by Mearns and Cooper, as a concept that refers to the level of emotional intimacy and vulnerability that is achieved in a relationship. Rogers and Maslow developed other theories related to humanistic psychology, while Elliot and Prouty developed the concept of experiential therapy. Rogers and Thorne developed ideas related to person-centered therapy, but not specifically the concept of relational depth.

Question 11

List two key figures in humanism and explain how they impacted on the development of the humanistic approach.

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Question 12

Explain how conditions of worth impact on the self-concept from the humanistic perspective.

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Question 13

Outline the core conditions to be demonstrated by the person-centred therapist in order to promote constructive personality change in the client.

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Question 14

Explain how the therapist can demonstrate the core condition of empathy.

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Question 15

Describe and evaluate the development of the humanistic approach. Consider the importance of the key figures who have impacted upon its progression in your answer.

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Question 16

Discuss the hierarchy of needs with specific focus on the importance of self-actualisation.

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Question 17

Rogers (1951) argues that the six core conditions are both necessary and sufficient. Outline the core conditions of person-centred therapy and discuss whether they are both necessary and sufficient for constructive personality change.

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Question 18

'I have found it highly rewarding when I can accept another person' (Rogers, 1951).&#10;Discuss this quote with reference to the core condition of unconditional positive regard.

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Deck 2: Humanistic Approach and Person-Centred Therapy