Question 1

Iqbal and his therapist have fallen into treating each other in a father-son manner. The therapist has started to react to Iqbal as if Iqbal was his son, while Iqbal plays out his troubled relationship with his own father with the therapist. In this case, Iqbal is experiencing ______, while the therapist is experiencing ______.

Accepted Answer

Iqbal is experiencing transference, where he projects feelings related to his father onto his therapist. The therapist is experiencing countertransference, reacting to Iqbal as if he were his own son.

Question 2

Brooke goes to a Gestalt therapist. In her therapy, Brooke will probably be encouraged to

Accepted Answer

Gestalt therapy emphasizes awareness, freedom, and self-direction, with a particular focus on the present moment and on experiencing one's current feelings and thoughts. It encourages clients to focus on the here-and-now rather than on past experiences or future anxieties.

Question 3

Humanistic therapists emphasize all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Humanistic therapists focus on the client's present, subjective, and conscious experiences, as well as free will, rather than on irrational beliefs, which are more often addressed in cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Question 4

Callie is participating in a behavior therapy method in which her therapist first teaches her relaxation techniques. Based on this description, what is most likely to be Callie's therapy of choice?

Accepted Answer

Systematic desensitization often starts with teaching relaxation techniques to the client, then gradually exposing them to the anxiety-producing stimulus in a controlled manner. This helps the client cope with and eventually overcome their fears or anxieties.

Question 5

Gestalt therapy frequently uses which of the following techniques?

Accepted Answer

Gestalt therapy often uses the "empty chair" technique to help clients explore their thoughts and feelings by engaging in a dialogue with an imagined person or part of themselves.

Question 6

Compared to traditional psychoanalysis, modern psychoanalysis includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Modern psychoanalysis often involves more confrontation compared to traditional psychoanalysis, as it encourages active engagement and dialogue between the therapist and client.

Question 7

Regarding behavior therapy, which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy is known for its focus on changing behaviors through various techniques and is typically more short-term compared to other forms of therapy, often lasting only weeks or months.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a feature of systematic desensitization?

Accepted Answer

Systematic desensitization involves creating a fear hierarchy, teaching relaxation techniques, and gradually exposing the individual to the feared stimuli, either through imagination or in reality, while using relaxation to counteract anxiety. Observing non-fearful subjects interact with the fearful stimuli is not a component of systematic desensitization; it is more related to modeling or observational learning techniques.

Question 9

The Gestalt therapist Fritz Perls was most disillusioned with which aspect of psychoanalysis?

Accepted Answer

Perls was disillusioned with psychoanalysis primarily because of its lack of emphasis on the client's subjective experience in the present. Gestalt therapy, which he developed, focuses on the here and now, emphasizing awareness and integration of the client's current experiences and feelings.

Question 10

Carl Rogers is to ______ therapy as Fritz Perls is to ______ therapy.

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers is known for developing client-centered therapy, which emphasizes the client's capacity for self-direction and understanding of their own development. Fritz Perls is associated with Gestalt therapy, which focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment, the therapist-client relationship, the environmental and social contexts of a person's life, and the self-regulating adjustments people make as a result of their overall situation.

Question 11

Which of the following DOES NOT belong?

Accepted Answer

The empty chair technique is a method used in Gestalt therapy, focusing on dialogue and interaction with different parts of oneself or with imagined others, unlike the other options which are behavior therapy techniques aimed at changing specific behaviors.

Question 12

Randall Thurman is a client-centered therapist. Thurman has worked very hard on his ability to express his true feelings during the therapy session. Which aspect of client-centered therapy has Thurman mastered?

Accepted Answer

Genuineness in client-centered therapy refers to the therapist's ability to be open and authentic, expressing their true feelings and thoughts in the therapeutic relationship. Randall Thurman's effort to express his true feelings during therapy sessions aligns with this aspect.

Question 13

Dr. Gomez is a Gestalt therapist. What would you expect to be the emphasis of his therapy sessions with clients?

Accepted Answer

Gestalt therapy focuses on helping clients integrate their inner feelings and experiences into their conscious awareness, emphasizing the present moment and personal responsibility.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a key idea from client-centered therapy?

Accepted Answer

Client-centered therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizes the importance of a non-directive approach, where the therapist provides unconditional positive regard, empathetic understanding, and genuineness, rather than focusing on integrating conflicting parts of personality, which is more characteristic of psychodynamic approaches.

Question 15

According to Carl Rogers, what are three important components of therapy?

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers, a humanistic psychologist, emphasized the importance of empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard in therapeutic settings to facilitate personal growth and self-understanding.

Question 16

Regarding client-centered therapy, which of the following DOES NOT belong?

Accepted Answer

Client-centered therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizes a non-directive approach where the therapist provides a supportive environment without leading the client. It focuses on genuineness, empathy, and reflection, but not confrontation, as it aims to create a non-judgmental space for the client to explore their feelings and thoughts.

Question 17

Behavior therapy focuses on

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy is centered on changing maladaptive behavior patterns through various techniques and interventions, without necessarily focusing on the underlying psychological processes.

Question 18

In client-centered therapy, the therapist demonstrates empathy when s/he

Accepted Answer

In client-centered therapy, empathy involves the therapist accurately understanding and reflecting the client's experiences and feelings, which is central to creating a supportive therapeutic environment.

Question 19

According to Freud, the most important use of interpretation in psychoanalysis is

Accepted Answer

Freud emphasized the analysis of the transference relationship as a crucial aspect of psychoanalysis, where the client projects feelings about important figures onto the therapist, allowing for deeper understanding and resolution of unconscious conflicts.

Question 20

In client-centered therapy, unconditional positive regard is

Accepted Answer

Unconditional positive regard is a fundamental concept in client-centered therapy where the therapist accepts and supports the client regardless of what the client says or does, emphasizing an atmosphere of total acceptance.

Quiz 14: Methods of Therapy