Existential Theories of Psychotherapy

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What is the focus of the Humanistic-Existential Approach?

  • Dysfunctional thought processes and adaptive cognitions
  • Fulfilling one’s potential and personal growth (correct)
  • Biological causes and treatments of psychological disorders
  • Environmental and social influences on behavior

What is the emphasis of the Humanistic-Existential Model?

  • Illness and treatment
  • Biological and genetic factors
  • Health and potential (correct)
  • Dysfunctional thinking patterns

What is a limitation of the Humanistic-Existential Model?

  • It views human fulfillment as abstract (correct)
  • It is easy to research
  • It focuses too much on biological factors
  • It is too focused on environmental influences

What approach emphasizes the influence of dysfunctional thought processes?

<p>Cognitive Approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between the Humanistic-Existential Approach and other approaches?

<p>It rejects empirical research (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Humanistic-Existential Approach?

<p>It takes a positivist view (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

<p>Accepting illogical thoughts for what they are (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Humanists and Existentialists argue that people are driven to do?

<p>Self-actualise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Humanists, what is the potential of every individual?

<p>Goodness and growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the technique used in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help with the process of acceptance?

<p>Mindfulness-based meditation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do New Wave Cognitive Therapies aim to address?

<p>Criticisms of cognitive therapies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of psychological abnormality according to Humanists and Existentialists?

<p>Failure to self-actualise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of humanistic-existential therapy?

<p>To help clients achieve self-recognition and self-acceptance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used in humanistic-existential therapy to encourage clients to take responsibility for their feelings?

<p>Skilful frustration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of existential therapy?

<p>Encouraging clients to take responsibility for their lives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do people experience anxiety, frustration, and boredom according to existential theory?

<p>As a result of self-deception and refusal to accept responsibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the therapist in humanistic-existential therapy?

<p>To challenge or frustrate clients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of humanistic-existential therapy?

<p>It taps into the special circumstances and challenges of human existence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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