Deck 3: Adlerian Psychotherapy

Question 1

In Adlerian psychology, the individual is viewed in a framework that is:

A)reductionistic.
B)holistic.
C)behavioristic.
D)oedipal.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Solution-focused therapy's use of the "Miracle Question" is congruent with Adler's use of:

A)unconscious motivation.
B)irrational ideas.
C)active behavior.
D)the question.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Alfred Adler's theory of personality emphasized the importance of:

A)constructivist perspective.
B)the collective unconscious.
C)classical conditioning.
D)character deficits.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Congruent with the focus of Adlerian psychology, current Adlerians often focus on:

A)treatment outcomes research. b private clinical practice.
C)research on the origin of pathology.
D)physical, mental and social well-being.

Question 5

Adlerians' description of a special diagnosis refers to:

A)biologically based uncontrollable processes.
B)the lifestyle assessment.
C)the diagnostic interview.
D)labels used for inferiority complexes.

Question 6

Adler viewed the primary influence on an individual as:

A)genetic predispositions.
B)intrapsychic conflicts.
C)social context.
D)behavioral reinforcers.

Question 7

A discrepancy between self-concept and self-ideal that results in discouragement and pathological symptoms represents:

A)inferiority feelings.
B)an ethical convictions dilemma.
C)an inferiority complex.
D)a sense of normality.

Question 8

To an Adlerian, a minus situation is:

A)determined by heredity.
B)personally chosen.
C)environmentally established.
D)universally the same for all humans.

Question 9

The use of one's personality, traits, temperament, and psychological and biological processes to find a place in the social matrix of life refers to:

A)lifestyle.
B)conviction.
C)self-concept.
D)"right-wrong" code.

Question 10

Adler's three original life tasks included:

A)work, community, and love.
B)work, power, and spiritual.
C)sex, control, and courage.
D)society, spiritual, and work.

Question 11

Adlerians emphasize which of the following causes:

A)material.
B)purpose.
C)efficient.
D)formal.

Question 12

Adlerian theory and cognitive behavioral approaches both emphasize:

A)inferiority complexes. b symbolism.
C)birth order.
D)belief systems.

Question 13

A plus situation is defined:

A)through traits of courage.
B)by each individual.
C)by the environment.
D)by societal expectations.

Question 14

Adlerians characterize one's position in the family constellation in terms of the:

A)physiological position.
B)birth order ranking.
C)parental view.
D)pattern of influence.

Question 15

Adlerians advocate for a model of behavior that relies on: a hard determinism.
B)non-determinism.
C)double determinism.
D)soft determinism.

Question 16

For Adlerians, feelings of inferiority are deemed as:

A)universal and normal.
B)rare and abnormal.
C)pervasive and abnormal.
D)unusual yet normal.

Question 17

The assumption can be made that Adler would be proud when his ideas are described as:

A)interchangeable with Freudian theory.
B)including hope, faith and compassion.
C)emphasizing sexual development.
D)based on deterministic philosophy.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages/processes of Adlerian psychotherapy?

A)Relationship building
B)Interpretation
C)Deconstructing
D)Reorientation

Question 19

As even psychologically healthy individuals continue to have some faulty convictions during reorientation, Adlerian psychotherapy focuses on:

A)accepting that change is not achievable.
B)instilling enough courage to obtain perfection.
C)gaining insight regarding the source of errors.
D)replacing large errors with smaller ones.

Question 20

The individual with "psychopathology," according to Adler, would be described most accurately as:

A)incapable of social interest.
B)suffering from biologically-based problems.
C)void of inferiority feelings.
D)discouraged rather than sick.

Question 21

Adler considered a dream to be:

A)early recollections emerging during sleep.
B)an attempt to solve a future-oriented problem.
C)lacking psychological importance.
D)a restorative process for the mind.

Question 22

Multiple psychotherapy refers to a therapeutic format where:

A)a therapist provides group therapy to patients.
B)several theories form the basis of a treatment.
C)concurrent individual and group therapy is offered.
D)several therapists treat a single patient.

Question 23

Both Adler and Freud believed that women often perceive themselves as inferior to men.Adler believed this resulted from _______, while Freud believed it resulted from _______.

Question 24

An Adlerian therapist aims to be a(n):

A)interpreter of transference.
B)collaborative educator.
C)authority figure.
D)passive participant.

Question 25

Spitting in the soup, as defined by an Adlerian, represents:

A)demonstrating understanding regardless of its impact on behavior.
B)an approach that lends itself to restructuring or beliefs by spoiling them.
C)behavioral change regardless of its origin.
D)a desire to discuss problems rather than solve them.

Question 26

Adlerian therapy views psychopathology as resulting from a sense of _______.

Question 27

In the process of Adlerian psychotherapy, the therapist will often venture a guess.This method is congruent with the:

A)willingness to be empathic.
B)role of emphasizing the unconscious.
C)courage to be imperfect.
D)special diagnosis task.

Question 28

The fundamental question in Adlerian psychotherapy is "how does the individual use _______ and _______."

Question 29

Adler believed that humans should be studied and treated _______.

Question 30

In developing therapeutic relationships with couples, Adlerian therapists:

A)adhere to the concept of the anonymous therapist.
B)facilitate and interpret transference relationships.
C)magnify social distance between partners.
D)use a tactic called lifestyle matching.

Question 31

The phase of Adlerian psychotherapy focused on persuading the patient to attempt change is termed _______.

Question 32

Adlerians view counseling as focusing on a change of behavior within lifestyle, whereas psychotherapy focuses on a change of _______.

Question 33

When an Adlerian therapist examines Axis IV stressors (i.e., revealing what situations arose at the time of symptom development), this is referred to as the _______ factor.

Question 34

The term _______ refers to an approach where a therapist uses an interpretation to reframe a client's symptoms in such a way they will give them up or, if they maintain the symptoms, the symptoms are now spoiled.

Question 35

Adler is credited with introducing the concept of _______ instincts into psychoanalytic theory.

Question 36

A major goal of Adlerian psychotherapy can be viewed as a modification of:

A)behavior.
B)defenses.
C)convictions.
D)conflicts.

Question 37

Family sculpting refers to a technique where:

A)an individual creates a perceived versus ideal sculpting of family.
B)a therapist provides group therapy to patients.
C)several theories form the basis of a treatment.
D)concurrent individual and group therapy is offered.

Question 38

Adlerians view recollections as projective techniques as individuals are seen as selectively recollecting past events congruent with:

A)behavior patterns.
B)lifestyle.
C)social interest.
D)neurotic symptoms.

Question 39

Adler believed that life's tasks centered around _______, _______, _______, _______, and _______.

Question 40

The ability to portray courageous behavior is determined by whether:

A)an individual possesses the trait of courage.
B)the environment creates the setting for the behavior.
C)omnipotent, perfection-driven behavior has been achieved.
D)an individual has a willingness to take risks.