Question 1

To Kelly, threat is

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Question 2

Joan the scientific psychotherapist made which of the following recommendations to Jim?

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Joan recommended that Jim try admiration on Professor Martinson and then replicate the action, hoping for consistent results, which aligns with a scientific approach of testing and repeating actions to observe outcomes.

Question 3

If Jim carries out Joan's suggestions he will be

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If Jim carries out Joan's suggestions, he will be displaying constructive alternativism, which means he will be adopting the assumption that his present interpretations of his life situation are subject to change. This is because he will be considering alternative perspectives and potentially refining or changing his construct system, leading to personal growth and development. The other choices are incorrect because Joan does not want Jim to tell Professor Martinson off, and assuming constructive chaos or creating greater commonality are not mentioned as potential outcomes if Jim follows Joan's suggestions.

Question 4

All except one of the following are coincidences of Kelly's thought with that of other theorists. Which is NOT one of those coincidences?

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Kelly did not believe in the concept of instincts or drives, and instead proposed that humans create their own meanings and interpretations of the world based on their unique experiences.

Question 5

Jim's construction system, is organized by "extension of the cleavage line," which means

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"Extension of the cleavage line" refers to constructs being placed under the corresponding emergent and implicit poles of superordinate constructs. This is reflected in option D. Option A is incorrect as the concentric pattern is not directly related to the organization of constructs. Option B describes a different type of construct organization called the "tree" system. Option C describes the complementary opposition of constructs, which is not directly related to the extension of the cleavage line.

Question 6

Joan's construct system is organized by "abstracting across the cleavage line," which means

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"Abstracting across the cleavage line" means that the construct system is organized by dividing constructs into two categories - superordinate emergent and superordinate implicit poles. Whole constructs fall under one of these categories, and subordinate constructs are directly related to the emergent and implicit poles of the corresponding superordinate constructs. This approach helps to organize and categorize constructs in a clear and logical way.

Question 7

Elements are

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Question 8

Context (Kelly) refers to

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Context, as defined by Kelly, refers to all those entities to which a construct applies, encompassing a broad range of objects, beings, or events that are relevant to the construct's application.

Question 9

"Symbol" (Kelly) refers to

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"Symbol" in Kelly's theory refers to an entity to which a construct applies and that can be used as a name or representation for the construct. This makes it a specific instance or example that embodies the construct.

Question 10

Predictability refers to (Kelly)

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Question 11

How did Johnny, in the text's sample case, ensure that his parents were predictable?

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Question 12

Dependency constructs are

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Question 13

Tight constructs yield ________ predictability while loose constructs yield ________ predictability.

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Question 14

A role involves

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A role involves behaving in ways that meet the expectations of important other people such as family, society, colleagues, or friends. It is a set of behaviors associated with a particular status or position in society.

Question 15

According to Kelly, guilt is

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According to George Kelly's Personal Construct Theory, guilt arises when an individual perceives themselves as being dislodged from an important role within their construct system.

Question 16

Elaborative choice refers to

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Elaborative choice involves selecting an alternative that aligns with a specific construct dimension, particularly one that seems to offer a greater chance for detailed examination or elaboration. This process is about deepening understanding or application of a construct by choosing options that allow for more extensive exploration of its dimensions.

Question 17

Circumspection phase refers to

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The circumspection phase involves considering and evaluating various constructs to understand and interpret a situation before making a decision.

Question 18

Preemption phase refers to

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Question 19

The choice phase is

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The choice phase is when a person makes a decision by selecting one of the alternatives provided by the construct that has taken precedence in the situation.

Question 20

Which is a problem with supporting Kelly's Personal Construct Theory?

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Kelly's Personal Construct Theory posits that each individual has a unique system of personal constructs, making it challenging to generalize or apply the theory universally.

Quiz 11: Marching to a Different Drummer: George Kelly