Question 1

Charlene is talking with her father,and she confesses that she lied about where she had been on the weekend.Her father tells Charlene that he loves her,but that he doesn't approve of her lying.According to Carl Rogers,Charlene's father is displaying the quality of

Accepted Answer

Charlene's father is showing unconditional positive regard, which is a central concept in Carl Rogers' person-centered therapy. It means accepting and valuing a person without conditions, even if there are things about them or their behavior that one doesn't approve of. In this case, Charlene's father is telling her that he still loves her despite her lying.

Question 2

Client: "I've had a bad week.I'm really down." Therapist: "You've had some unpleasant experiences lately and are feeling quite depressed as a result." The therapist's statement in this interaction is intended to communicate

Accepted Answer

The therapist's statement is intended to communicate empathy to the client by acknowledging and reflecting their feelings of depression and acknowledging the experiences that triggered those feelings. This validates the client's emotions and demonstrates an understanding of their perspective.

Question 3

Lange tells his therapist: "My whole world is a mess and nobody cares for me or is concerned about what happens to me." Lange's therapist knows that he has many friends who are concerned about him,but she tells him: "I understand why you might feel that way right now,and it must be difficult for you to deal with your feelings of abandonment." In this interaction,Lange's therapist is displaying the quality that Carl Rogers termed

Accepted Answer

By acknowledging Lange's feelings and showing understanding of his perspective, the therapist is displaying empathy. This means she is able to feel and understand the emotions of her client without losing her professional objectivity.

Question 4

Dr.Nenning is a psychotherapist who is extremely supportive of all his clients.He encourages his clients to talk about their concerns,and he often acts as a sounding board,restating and clarifying the themes that come to the surface as his clients speak freely about their concerns and problems.Dr.Nenning appears to be

Accepted Answer

Dr. Nenning's approach of being non-judgmental, supportive, and encouraging clients to talk freely about their concerns suggests that he is a client-centered therapist. The therapist in this approach serves as a sounding board and listens to clients' concerns without offering advice or interpretations.

Question 5

Dr.Benz always tries to be honest with her clients and she never becomes defensive,even if the clients ridicule her feedback or her methods of therapy.According to Carl Rogers,Dr.Benz is displaying the quality of

Accepted Answer

Dr. Benz is displaying the quality of genuineness in dealing with her clients, which is one of the three core conditions of client-centered therapy according to Carl Rogers. Genuine therapists are honest and open with their clients and do not become defensive when feedback is given. Empathy refers to the ability to understand and feel what the client is experiencing, unconditional positive regard refers to accepting and respecting the client without judgment, and validity refers to the accuracy and truthfulness of information or the effectiveness of therapy. While these qualities may also be important in therapy, they are not demonstrated in the scenario presented.

Question 6

Two forms of therapy developed within positive psychology are

Accepted Answer

Two forms of therapy developed within positive psychology are well-being therapy and positive psychotherapy. This distinguishes them from client-centered therapy and rational emotive therapy, which were not specifically created within the field of positive psychology.

Question 7

Using theory and research to better understand the positive,adaptive,creative,fulfilling aspect of human nature is know as

Accepted Answer

Positive psychology is the field of study that focuses on the positive aspects of human life such as well-being, happiness, and flourishing. It aims to understand and promote human strengths, resilience, creativity, and potential. Individual psychology is a theory of personality that emphasizes the unique qualities and experiences of individuals. Cognitive psychology is the study of mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning. Ontological psychology is a philosophical approach that examines the nature of being and existence.

Question 8

Which of the following statements BEST represents the approach of a client-centered therapist in treating a chronically anxious client?

Accepted Answer

A client-centered therapist would focus on empathizing with the client's experience and emotions, as shown in statement B. The therapist would not try to find benefits in the client's anxiety (statement A), challenge their beliefs (statement C), or delve too deeply into their childhood experiences without the client's consent (statement D).

Question 9

Which form of therapy attempts to get clients to forgive those who have wronged them?

Accepted Answer

Positive psychotherapy focuses on enhancing positive emotions, behaviors, and cognitions. One aspect of this therapy is forgiveness interventions, which aim at helping clients to forgive themselves and others for actions or situations that have caused harm or distress. The therapist may use various techniques to facilitate forgiveness, such as encouraging empathy toward the offender, exploring the clients' values and goals, exploring past experiences that may have influenced their ability to forgive, and promoting self-compassion.

Question 10

Dr.Stefan feels psychology has focused for too long on sickness and human weakness.He would rather study human strengths and personal growth.Dr.Stefan is most likely a practitioner of

Accepted Answer

Positive psychology focuses on studying and promoting human strengths and positive experiences, rather than solely focusing on mental illness and negative experiences. Therefore, Dr. Stefan is most likely a practitioner of positive psychology.

Question 11

No matter what Sam tells his therapist concerning his failures or successes,weaknesses or strengths,spiteful behaviors or good deeds,vengeful feelings or positive emotions,his therapist is very accepting of him as a person.Sam's therapist is showing him

Accepted Answer

Sam's therapist exhibiting unconditional positive regard means that the therapist is accepting and supportive of Sam, regardless of what Sam says about himself. It shows that the therapist is non-judgmental and values Sam as a person.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics that Carl Rogers believes is necessary in client-centered therapy to encourage client growth?

Accepted Answer

Directedness is not one of the necessary characteristics in client-centered therapy according to Carl Rogers. The other three characteristics - empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard - are central to the approach.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the three conditions Rogers believed was important to help create a supportive emotional climate for therapy?

Accepted Answer

Rogers believed that therapy should have the conditions of unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness. Friendship is not considered as one of the conditions for therapy, as it blurs the professional boundaries between therapist and client.

Question 14

Your therapist is a client-centered therapist and must provide unconditional positive regard.In other words,your therapist must

Accepted Answer

Providing unconditional positive regard means showing complete acceptance and nonjudgmental attitude towards the client as a person regardless of their behavior or beliefs. This is a core principle of the client-centered therapy approach. Warmth and honesty (choices A and B) are important qualities but are not sufficient to fully reflect the value of unconditional positive regard. Understanding the client's point of view is also important but is only one aspect of the therapist's role in creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

Question 15

Carl Rogers believed that psychological disorders are caused by

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers believed that psychological disorders are caused by an inconsistency between one's self-concept and reality. This means that a person's mental health is affected when they have a distorted image of themselves or have trouble accepting who they truly are. Rogers believed that therapy could help individuals improve their self-concept and gain a better understanding of their own experiences, which could alleviate psychological distress.

Question 16

Goals of client-centered therapy include helping clients do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Client-centered therapy does not focus on resolving unconscious conflicts, but rather on helping clients gain self-awareness, self-acceptance, and a more accurate self-concept. The therapy emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship in creating an environment where clients feel safe and accepted, and where they can explore their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or rejection.

Question 17

In client-centered therapy the ____ is more important then the ____.

Accepted Answer

In client-centered therapy, the therapeutic climate or environment is considered more important than the specific therapeutic process or techniques used. This approach emphasizes creating a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere to facilitate client growth.

Question 18

Preliminary research suggest positive psychotherapy can be effective in treatment for

Accepted Answer

The answer of Preliminary research suggest positive psychotherapy can be...

Question 19

Advocates of positive psychology maintain the field has focused too heavily on

Accepted Answer

Advocates of positive psychology argue that the field has traditionally focused too heavily on pathology, weakness, and suffering, and that an emphasis on well-being, human strengths, and positive emotions is also important. Positive psychology seeks to build on people's strengths instead of focusing on their weaknesses or illnesses.

Question 20

In client-centered therapy,the therapist's key task is

Accepted Answer

In client-centered therapy, the therapist's key task is to provide a supportive and empathetic environment in which clients can explore their own thoughts and feelings. The therapist's role is to clarify the client's experiences and provide reflective responses to help the client gain insight and self-awareness. Interpretation, behavior modification, and cognitive evaluation are not key tasks in client-centered therapy.

Quiz 16: Treatment of Psychological Disorders