Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Fritz Perls was most disillusioned with the lack of emphasis on the client's subjective experience in the present in psychoanalysis. He believed that the therapist should focus on the client's immediate thoughts, feelings, and actions rather than on their childhood experiences or unconscious desires. This led him to develop Gestalt therapy which encourages clients to focus on their present experiences and to take responsibility for their own feelings and actions.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Empathy in client-centered therapy refers to the therapist's ability to understand and accurately reflect the client's experiences and feelings. Therefore, option C accurately describes empathy in this therapy. Options A and E refer to unconditional positive regard and genuineness, respectively, which are also important components of client-centered therapy but do not specifically relate to empathy. Options B and D are not relevant to client-centered therapy or empathy.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers is known for developing client-centered therapy, while Fritz Perls is known for developing Gestalt therapy.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Gestalt therapy places emphasis on helping clients become more aware of their present experiences and integrate conflicting aspects of their personalities into a cohesive whole. This is achieved through techniques such as empty chair dialogue, role-playing, and focusing on body sensations. The goal is for clients to achieve a greater sense of wholeness and a better understanding of their own needs and wants.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Modern psychoanalysis often involves more confrontation compared to traditional psychoanalysis, which tends to be more passive and interpretive.

Question 6

Regarding behavior therapy,which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy is typically brief and lasts for a few weeks or months. It focuses on changing a client's behavior by using techniques such as reinforcement, shaping, and modeling. It does not focus on changing thoughts and feelings or exploring past conflicts. It is also not aimed at achieving self-actualization, but rather creating meaningful change in a client's behavior.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Confrontation is not a characteristic of client-centered therapy. Client-centered therapy is nondirective, meaning the therapist does not provide advice or direction, but rather creates a safe and supportive environment for the client to explore their thoughts and feelings. Reflection, genuineness, and empathy are all key components of client-centered therapy.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

According to Freud, the most important use of interpretation in psychoanalysis is analysis of the transference relationship. Transference refers to the client's unconscious redirection of feelings from one person to another, often based on past experiences, and can be a key element in the therapeutic process. Interpreting and exploring transference can help clients gain insight into their patterns of relating and can also facilitate the therapeutic relationship. While other aspects of psychoanalytic therapy, such as free association and dream analysis, are important, they do not hold the same level of importance as transference interpretation in Freud's theory.

Question 9

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

The therapy method described is systematic desensitization, which involves teaching relaxation techniques in order to gradually desensitize the patient to feared stimuli.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Observing non-fearful subjects interact with fearful stimuli is not a feature of systematic desensitization. The other options, fear hierarchy (A), relaxation training (B), use of an incompatible response to anxiety (C), and imagining or viewing fearful stimuli (E) are all features of systematic desensitization.

Question 11

In psychoanalysis,transference is when

Accepted Answer

Transference refers to when the client begins acting toward the therapist in ways that mirror the client's conflict-ridden relationships with others, often from early childhood. This can include feelings of love, anger, or dependence on the therapist. The therapist can use this transference as a tool to explore and understand the client's past and current relationships.

Question 12

Gestalt therapy frequently uses which of the following techniques?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Integrating conflicting parts of the client's personality into a functional whole is not a key idea from client-centered therapy. It is more closely associated with other humanistic approaches, such as Gestalt therapy. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the importance of the therapist creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for the client to explore their feelings, and the therapist's role is primarily to reflect the client's experiences and emotions. The approach also emphasizes the importance of the client taking the lead and setting the tone for therapy, and the idea that psychological problems arise from distorted self-concepts.

Question 14

In therapy,unconditional positive regard is

Accepted Answer

Unconditional positive regard is the therapist's complete acceptance of the client, regardless of their words or actions. This creates a non-judgmental environment for the client to explore their thoughts and feelings without fear of rejection.

Question 15

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

Thurman has mastered the aspect of genuineness, which refers to the therapist's ability to express their true feelings and be authentic during therapy sessions.

Question 16

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, which is when he unconsciously projects onto the therapist his feelings and attitudes about his own father. The therapist, in turn, is experiencing countertransference, which is when he responds to Iqbal as if he were his own son.

Question 17

Humanistic therapists emphasize all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Humanistic therapists do not emphasize irrational beliefs, as this is a key focus of the cognitive-behavioral approach. Instead, they focus on the client's present, subjective, and conscious experiences, as well as the client's capacity for free will and self-determination.

Question 18

Behavior therapy focuses on

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy aims to change maladaptive patterns of responding by utilizing techniques such as operant conditioning, classical conditioning, and reinforcement. It is not focused on changing thoughts or achieving self-actualization, although addressing errors of thinking may be a component of treatment. While behavior therapy can improve the adaptive functioning of the ego, this is not its primary focus.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Gestalt therapy focuses on promoting awareness of the present moment, including feelings, sensations, and thoughts. The therapist encourages clients to explore their emotions and experiences in the here-and-now, rather than analyzing past traumas or suppressing uncomfortable feelings. Unconditional acceptance of others is also a goal of Gestalt therapy, but it is not the main focus. Developing a fear hierarchy is a technique used in exposure therapies for anxiety disorders and is not specific to Gestalt therapy.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

According to Carl Rogers, three important components of therapy are empathy, which involves the therapist's ability to understand and relate to the patient; genuineness, which involves the therapist's ability to be open and honest with the patient; and unconditional positive regard, which involves the therapist's ability to accept and respect the patient regardless of their behavior or beliefs. These components are key to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment for the patient to explore and work through their problems.

Quiz 13: Methods of Therapy