27 Questions
According to Carl Rogers, what is the basic motivational force leading to change in individuals?
Self-actualising tendency
In the 1950s, what was the emphasis of client-centered therapy according to Carl Rogers?
Understanding others' behavior from their own internal frame of reference
According to Carl Rogers, what is the source of psychological growth and maturity?
Self-actualising tendency
According to Rogers' Core Conditions, which of the following is NOT one of the key features?
Transparency
What is the main focus of Rogers' client-centered therapy?
Improving the client's self-concept
According to Rogers, what happens when a person denies or distorts their own experiences?
They become mentally unwell
What is the role of the therapist in person-centered therapy?
Helping the client address their feelings
According to Carl Rogers, what was the main reaction of humanism to the previous beliefs about man?
Man as a product of his conflicted psyche
What was the emphasis of client-centered therapy in the 1950s according to Carl Rogers?
Understanding others' behavior from their own internal frame of reference
What is the main focus of Rogers' person-centered therapy?
Reflecting and clarifying clients' verbal/non-verbal communications
According to Rogers' Core Conditions, which of the following is NOT one of the key features?
Trustworthiness of people with potential to resolve their own problems
According to Carl Rogers, what happens when a person denies or distorts their own experiences?
They experience mental illness
According to Carl Rogers, what is the source of psychological growth and maturity?
The formative tendency of all life forms
What was the main reaction of humanism to the previous emphasis on the expression of sexual and aggressive impulses?
Man as a product of his conflicted psyche
According to Carl Rogers, what is the basic motivational force leading to change in individuals?
The actualizing tendency
According to Carl Rogers, what is the main focus of client-centered therapy?
Reflecting and clarifying clients' verbal/non-verbal communications
According to Rogers' Core Conditions, what is the source of psychological growth and maturity?
The formative tendency of all life forms
According to Carl Rogers, what is the term used to describe the conditions we think we must meet in order for other people to accept us as worthy of their love or positive regard?
Conditions of worth
What are the key features of Rogers' client-centered therapy?
Congruence, Unconditional Positive Regard, Empathic understanding
According to Rogers, what is the main focus of client-centered therapy?
Improving access to inner subjective world
What is the role of the therapist in person-centered therapy?
To be non-directive
What is the term used to describe the discrepancy between the person we see ourselves as and the person we want to become?
Ideal self
According to Rogers, what happens when a person denies or distorts their own experiences?
They become mentally unwell
What is the term used to describe the extent to which a person can access their inner subjective content?
Experiencing
According to Rogers, what is the basic motivational force leading to change in individuals?
Self-actualization
What is the term used to describe the resolution of vulnerability and anxiety through greater understanding of oneself?
Resolution of self
What is the term used to describe the therapist's understanding of the client's perspective and seeing things 'through the client's eyes'?
Empathic understanding
Study Notes
Carl Rogers' Theories
- The basic motivational force leading to change in individuals is the tendency to actualize, maintain, and enhance oneself.
- In the 1950s, the emphasis of client-centered therapy was on the client's inherent tendency towards self-actualization and the therapist's role in creating a favorable environment for change.
Core Conditions
- The three core conditions for a therapeutic relationship are empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard.
- Unconditional positive regard is the acceptance of the client as they are, without judgment or condition.
- Congruence is the therapist's authenticity and genuineness in the relationship.
- Empathy is the therapist's ability to understand the client's perspective and see things 'through the client's eyes'.
Person-Centered Therapy
- The main focus of person-centered therapy is on the client's subjective experience and personal growth.
- The therapist's role is to create a non-judgmental and empathetic environment, allowing the client to explore their own experiences and feelings.
Humanism
- Humanism reacted against the previous emphasis on the expression of sexual and aggressive impulses, focusing instead on the inherent goodness and dignity of individuals.
- Humanism emphasizes the importance of subjective experience and personal growth.
Key Concepts
- The term "conditions of worth" describes the conditions we think we must meet in order for others to accept us as worthy of their love or positive regard.
- "Incongruence" describes the discrepancy between the person we see ourselves as and the person we want to become.
- "Self-actualization" is the process of realizing one's full potential and becoming the person one wants to be.
- "Vulnerability" is the state of being open to one's experiences and emotions, without defense or distortion.
- "Full-functioning person" is the term used to describe an individual who is fully self-actualized and living in harmony with their true self.
Psychological Growth
- The source of psychological growth and maturity is the innate tendency towards self-actualization.
- When a person denies or distorts their own experiences, they are blocking their own growth and development.
- Psychological growth occurs when an individual is able to access their inner subjective content and explore their own experiences and emotions.
Test your knowledge of Carl Rogers and his influential humanistic approach in the 1950s. Explore his reaction to prevailing beliefs about the human psyche, determinism, and the value of spirituality.
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