Person-centered Quiz

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The person-centered approach's view of human nature

states that humans are driven by irrational forces.

assumes that, while humans have the potential for growth, we tend to remain stagnant.

emphasizes clients' abilities to engage their own resources to act in their world with others. (correct)

views people as basically competitive.

Characteristics of a self-actualized person include all of the following, except

has a capacity for deep and intense interpersonal relationships.

has artificial dichotomies within himself or herself. (correct)

is spontaneous and creative.

welcomes uncertainty in his or her life.

What is the most important factor related to progress in person-centered therapy?

The therapist's ability to think logically and to scientifically solve problems

Defining concrete and measurable goals

The relationship between the client and therapist (correct)

The therapist's technical skills

Which statement(s) is (are) true of the person-centered approach?

The techniques a therapist uses are less important than his or her attitudes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a key concept of the person-centered approach?

The focus is on exploration of a client's past. Signup and view all the answers

In order for a therapist to communicate "accurate empathic understanding" the counselor must:

connect emotionally to the client's subjective world. Signup and view all the answers

The person-centered therapist generally does not find traditional assessment and diagnosis

to be useful because these procedures encourage an external and expert perspective on the client. Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of person-centered therapy?

The approach does not emphasize the role of techniques in creating change in the client's behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Carl Rogers's position on confronting the client is that

confrontation or resistance must be responded to in a non-confrontational manner. Signup and view all the answers

From a person-centered perspective, the best source of knowledge about the client is the

individual client. Signup and view all the answers

From Carl Rogers's perspective the client/therapist relationship is characterized by

a sense of equality. Signup and view all the answers

Adrianne, who is uncertain about her career goals and is afraid to commit to any career path, is working with a therapist who specializes in using motivational interviewing strategies. What will her therapist look for in order to assess the success of therapy?

A reduction in Adrianne's ambivalence about choosing a career path and an increase in her intrinsic motivation to clarify her direction Signup and view all the answers

Patrick has been confronted by family members and friends about his excessive gambling. Despite their attempts to help him, he insists that they are overreacting and that he has everything under control. He does not feel the need to alter his behaviors. Patrick is at which stage of change?

Precontemplation Signup and view all the answers

Person-centered therapy is best described as a:

philosophy of how the therapy process develops. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered a necessary and sufficient condition for change in the person-centered framework?

Creative expression Signup and view all the answers

Which of the statements below regarding Motivational Interviewing is not accurate?

MI was developed by Maslow in the late 70s after he created his theory on self-actualization. Signup and view all the answers

The technique of reflection involves the therapist:

mirroring the client's emotional experience of a particular situation. Signup and view all the answers

A potential limitation of the person-centered approach is:

that some students-in-training and practitioners may have a tendency to be very supportive of clients without being challenging. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not true about Carl Rogers?

He developed cognitive therapy. Signup and view all the answers

According to Rogerian therapy, an "internal source of evaluation" is defined as:

looking more to oneself for the answers to the problems of existence. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following personal characteristics of the therapist is most important, according to Carl Rogers?

Genuineness Signup and view all the answers

Carl Rogers drew heavily from existential concepts, especially as they apply to:

the client/therapist relationship. Signup and view all the answers

A common theme originating in Carl Rogers's early writings and continuing to permeate all of his works is:

a basic sense of trust in the client's ability to move forward in a constructive manner if conditions fostering growth are present. Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a directional process of striving toward realization, fulfillment, autonomy, and self-determination.

actualizing tendency Signup and view all the answers

Accurate empathic understanding helps clients in all the following areas, except:

to notice and devalue their experiences. Signup and view all the answers

The __________ is a directional process of striving toward realization, fulfillment, autonomy, and self-determination.

actualizing tendency Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Quiz Results - Person-Centered Therapy

Attempt Score: 24/25, Grade A
Overall Grade (Highest Attempt): 24/25, Grade A
Date of Quiz: October 14, 2024

Question 1 - Human Nature

Person-centered approach: Emphasizes client's ability to engage their own resources to act in their world with others
Human potential: While humans have potential for growth, tending to remain stagnant is a concept
Irrational forces/competitive nature: Not a view of human nature in the person-centered approach

Question 2 - Self-Actualization

Self-actualized person characteristics: Includes welcoming uncertainty in life
Characteristics excluded: Not described as a characteristic

Question 3 - Progress in Therapy

Important factor for progress: The relationship between client and therapist is the most important factor
Other factors: Defining concrete goals, technical skills, and the therapist's ability to think logically/scientifically are not the primary focus

Question 4 - Person-Centered Approach

Therapist roles: Therapist’s function is not as a teacher, it is to facilitate the client
Emphasis on empathy: Techniques are less important than the therapist's attitudes
Emphasis on client agency: Therapy is primarily the client's responsibility, not the therapist's

Question 5 - Key Concepts

Key concept excluded: The client's past isn't the primary focus
Essential concepts: The immediate present and client's responsibility for direction of their therapy are key concepts

Question 6 - Empathetic Understanding

Therapist's role: Therapist needs to feel a deep sense of warmth and connection with the client
Essential elements: Clarifying details, connecting emotionally are necessary

Question 7 - Traditional Assessment

Traditional assessment (and diagnosis): Not a necessary process when working with a person-centered therapist

Question 8 - Limitations of Person-Centered Therapy

Limitation: Therapist does not have complete power to manipulate the client
Emphasis on techniques: The approach emphasizes the importance of the client's experience themselves.

Question 9 - Confrontation

Carl Rogers's view: Confrontation should be avoided or managed carefully, recognizing potential control issues

Question 10 - Knowledge Source

Best source of knowledge: The client is the primary source in person-centered therapy

Question 11 - Client/Therapist Relationship

Relationship characteristic: A critical component is a sense of equality between client and therapist

Question 12 - Assessing Therapy Success

Assessing success: Therapist looks for improvement in client's ability to block negative thoughts, reduction in ambivalence about career options, and increase in intrinsic motivation.

Question 13 - Change Stage

Patrick's stage: Patrick is in the precontemplation stage of change

Question 14 - Person-Centered Therapy

Description: Person-centered therapy is a philosophy, not a set of fixed techniques

Question 15 - Necessary Conditions

Necessary condition excluded: Creative expression is not a necessary condition

Question 16 - Motivational Interviewing

Inaccurate statement: MI was not developed by Maslow after his work

Question 17 - Reflection Technique

Reflection: Involves restating or mirroring the client's words, sentiments

Question 18 - Person-Centered Limitations

Potential limitations: Some practitioners may have a tendency to be too supportive, and the evolving nature sometimes leads to unclear therapeutic principles

Question 19 - Carl Rogers's background

Misconception: He was not preparing to enter the ministry, at one stage, but that was inaccurate

Question 20 - Internal Source of Evaluation

Internal source: Looking inwards for self-validation for decisions on one's own life and problems of existence

Question 21 - Therapist Characteristics

Important characteristic: Unconditional positive regard is a significant trait

Question 22 - Existential Concepts

Existential applications: The approach draws on existential concepts, particularly regarding the client/therapist relationship

Question 23 - Common Theme

Recurring theme: The importance of finding meaning in life through different aspects

Question 24 - Skipped

Question 25 - Accurate Empathetic Understanding

Benefits of empathy: Accurate empathy helps clients to notice their experiences, view them in fresh ways, process both cognitive and bodily aspects, and build confidence for future actions

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