Person-Centered Therapy: Carl Rogers and Existentialism

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What is the core concept of Person-Centered Therapy?

Focus on the client's past experiences

Emphasis on specific techniques and strategies

Authority of the therapist in guiding the client

View of human nature as positive and self-actualizing (correct)

What is the primary goal of Person-Centered Therapy?

To identify and challenge negative thoughts

To understand the unconscious motivations

To improve communication within the family

To provide a safe climate for self-exploration (correct)

What is the role of the therapist in Person-Centered Therapy?

To facilitate self-discovery and growth (correct)

To challenge maladaptive behaviors

To provide coping skills and strategies

To provide guidance and direction

What is the underlying assumption of Person-Centered Therapy?

Humans are capable of self-actualization and positive growth Signup and view all the answers

Which therapist approach emphasizes the importance of genuineness, warmth, and accurate empathy in the therapeutic relationship?

Person-centered Therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Person-Centered Therapy?

Focusing on the present moment and subjective experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the central concept of Gestalt Therapy?

Holism figure-orientation process Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the therapist in Person-Centered Therapy?

To provide unconditional positive regard Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism involves accepting others' views without reviewing them?

Introjection Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the here-and-now approach in Gestalt Therapy?

Awareness of the present moment Signup and view all the answers

Which Gestalt concept refers to the process of recognizing and taking responsibility for one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions?

Personal choice Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for attributing one's own undesirable qualities or behaviors to someone else?

Projection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of existential therapy?

The quality of the person-to-person therapeutic relationship Signup and view all the answers

According to existential therapy, what is the primary way that individuals develop a sense of self?

Through the uniqueness of each individual's experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of existential therapy in terms of freedom and responsibility?

To challenge clients to recognize their freedom and responsibility Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a concept central to existential therapy?

Behavioral change Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the therapist in existential therapy?

To promote independence and self-awareness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is NOT typically used in existential therapy?

Mindfulness exercises Signup and view all the answers

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