Question 1

Rogers' concept of the self assumes stability over time and across situations.

Accepted Answer

Rogers' concept of the self posits that individuals have a consistent, stable set of personal characteristics and beliefs that remain relatively stable over time and across different situations.

Question 2

Research suggests that not being like one's feared self may be more important for psychological health than being like one's ideal self.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that individuals who feel they are not living up to their "feared self" (i.e. traits they want to avoid) experience greater levels of distress and lower levels of well-being than those who are not resembling their "ideal self" (i.e. traits they want to possess). In other words, living up to one's feared self is more damaging to psychological health than not living up to one's ideal self.

Question 3

Discuss Rogers' view of psychotherapy, comparing it with the Freudian view.

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Question 4

A Rogerian contribution was to conceptualize and measure the self-actualization motive.

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers is best known for his contributions to therapy and the concept of the self, but it was Abraham Maslow who conceptualized and measured the self-actualization motive as part of his hierarchy of needs.

Question 5

Authenticity has been found to be associated with both physical and psychological health.

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies have identified a positive correlation between authenticity and various aspects of physical and psychological health, including improved self-esteem, reduced stress levels, increased resilience, and better overall well-being. Being true to oneself and living in alignment with one's values, beliefs, and identities has been linked to better health outcomes in numerous studies, making authenticity an essential component of holistic health and wellness.

Question 6

Both the Freudian and Rogerian theories emphasize conflict, anxiety, and defense.

Accepted Answer

Both Freudian and Rogerian theories emphasize the presence of conflict, anxiety, and defense mechanisms in human behavior and psychology.

Question 7

Research indicates that if you are strongly internally or intrinsically motivated to do well, having strong external motives will increase the likelihood that you will achieve your goals.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that while intrinsic motivation is strongly linked to achieving goals, adding strong external motivations can sometimes undermine intrinsic motivation, potentially reducing overall motivation and performance.

Question 8

Research by Zhu, Ziang, Fan, and Han (2007) indicates that among Eastern college students, brain images indicate that the concept of the self is fused with the concept of close others.

Accepted Answer

The research conducted by Zhu, Ziang, Fan, and Han (2007) suggests that Eastern college students may have a more interdependent sense of self, wherein the concept of the self is fused with close others. This was indicated by brain imaging studies.

Question 9

The text presents contemporary research findings on self-concept and self-esteem. Please cite 1 or 2 of these findings, and explain how the research results either do or do not support Rogers's theorizing.

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Question 10

Discuss the strengths and limitations of Rogers' theory, including your own conclusions and the basis for them.

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Question 11

The authentic self is seen most clearly in the consistency of behavior.

Accepted Answer

The authentic self is more about being true to one's own personality, values, and spirit regardless of the pressure from external forces, rather than the consistency of behavior. People can behave differently in various situations and still be authentic.

Question 12

Experimental research supports Rogers' concept of self-actualization.

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Quiz 6: A Phenomenological Theory - Applications and Evaluation of Rogers Theory