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This document contains a collection of practice questions and answers related to the person-centered approach to psychology. The questions cover various aspects of person-centered therapy, including its principles, core concepts like empathy, and limitations. This document appears designed for a psychology course at an undergraduate level.

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Session 6 Study/Practice Questions - Results Retaken Attempt 2 of Unlimited Written Oct 14, 2024 12:33 AM - Oct 14, 2024 12:33 AM Your quiz has been submitted successfully. Attempt Score 24 / 25 - A Overa...

Session 6 Study/Practice Questions - Results Retaken Attempt 2 of Unlimited Written Oct 14, 2024 12:33 AM - Oct 14, 2024 12:33 AM Your quiz has been submitted successfully. Attempt Score 24 / 25 - A Overall Grade (Highest Attempt) 24 / 25 - A Show All Questions Question 1(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point The person-centered approach's view of human nature views people as basically competitive. states that humans are driven by irrational forces. emphasizes clients' abilities to engage their own resources to act in their world with others. assumes that, while humans have the potential for growth, we tend to remain stagnant. Question 2(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point Characteristics of a self-actualized person include all of the following, except welcomes uncertainty in his or her life. has a capacity for deep and intense interpersonal relationships. has artificial dichotomies within himself or herself. is spontaneous and creative. Question 3(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point What is the most important factor related to progress in person-centered therapy? Defining concrete and measurable goals The therapist's technical skills The relationship between the client and therapist The therapist's ability to think logically and to scientifically solve problems Question 4(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point Which statement(s) is (are) true of the person-centered approach? Therapists should give advice when clients need it. The techniques a therapist uses are less important than his or her attitudes. Therapists should function largely as teachers. Therapy is primarily the therapist's responsibility. Question 5(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point Which of the following is not a key concept of the person-centered approach? The focus is on experiencing the immediate moment. In a climate of safety in the therapeutic session, the client comes to realize that there are more authentic ways of being. The client is primarily responsible for the direction of therapy. The focus is on exploration of a client's past. Question 6(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point In order for a therapist to communicate "accurate empathic understanding" the counselor must: have experienced a situation very similar to the client's current predicament. clarify details and facts relevant to the client's experiences. feel a deep sense of warmth toward the client. connect emotionally to the client's subjective world. Question 7(Mandatory) Retaken 0 / 1 point The person-centered therapist generally does not find traditional assessment and diagnosis as a useful tool for case conceptualization. as a meaningful way of understanding of a client's psychological state. to be useful because these procedures encourage an external and expert perspective on the client. as a necessary process that does not impact the course of therapy. Question 8(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point What is a limitation of person-centered therapy? The approach does not make use of research to study the process or outcomes of therapy. The therapist has more power to manipulate and control the client than is true of most other therapies. The approach does not emphasize the role of techniques in creating change in the client's behavior. The client is not given enough responsibility to direct the course of his or her own therapy. Question 9(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point Carl Rogers's position on confronting the client is that confrontation is to be avoided at all costs. confrontation causes clients to stop growing. confrontation reflects that the therapist has a need to be in control. confrontation or resistance must be responded to in a non- confrontational manner. Question 10(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point From a person-centered perspective, the best source of knowledge about the client is the individual client. therapist. client's family. therapeutic relationship. Question 11(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point From Carl Rogers's perspective the client/therapist relationship is characterized by a sense of equality. the transference relationship. the therapist functioning as the expert. a clearly defined contract that specifies what clients will talk about in the sessions. Question 12(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point 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? An improvement in Adrianne's ability to block negative thoughts about her career options A reduction in Adrianne's ambivalence about choosing a career path and an increase in her intrinsic motivation to clarify her direction Progress in working through unconscious conflicts related to commitment A willingness on Adrianne's part to examine her family constellation in order to deepen her understanding of her reasons for her lack of direction Question 13(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point 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 Contemplation Preparation Action Question 14(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point Person-centered therapy is best described as a: ​ ​completed "school" of counseling. ​fixed set of therapeutic principles. ​systematic set of behavioral techniques. ​philosophy of how the therapy process develops. Question 15(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point Which of the following is not considered a necessary and sufficient condition for change in the person-centered framework? ​ ​Unconditional positive regard ​Creative expression ​Accurate empathetic understanding ​Congruence Question 16(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point Which of the statements below regarding Motivational Interviewing is not accurate? MI was initially designed as a brief intervention for problem drinking. MI stresses client self-responsibility and promotes an invitational style for working cooperatively with clients to generate alternative solutions to behavioral problems. MI was developed by Maslow in the late 70s after he created his theory on self-actualization. MI therapists avoid arguing with clients and reframe resistance as a healthy response. Question 17(Mandatory) Retaken 1 / 1 point The technique of reflection involves the therapist: ​ ​restating the client's words verbatim. ​sharing his or her genuine emotional response with the client. ​mirroring the client's emotional experience of a particular situation. ​bringing an actual mirror into the session and having a client look at himself or herself in the mirror. Question 18(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point A potential limitation of the person-centered approach is: ​ ​their view of assessment and diagnosis. ​that some students-in-training and practitioners may have a tendency to be very supportive of clients without being challenging. ​shortcomings of the studies of the approach. ​the continual evolution of the approach leads to unclear therapeutic principles. Question 19(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point Which of the following is not true about Carl Rogers? ​ ​He was raised with strict religious standards in his home. ​He developed cognitive therapy. ​At one point in his life, he was preparing to enter the ministry. ​He made a contribution toward achieving world peace. Question 20(Mandatory) Retaken 1 / 1 point According to Rogerian therapy, an "internal source of evaluation" is defined as: ​ ​internalizing the validation one receives from others. ​looking more to oneself for the answers to the problems of existence. ​going on one's instincts when judging the behavior of others. ​a neurotic tendency to be self-critical. Question 21(Mandatory) Retaken 1 / 1 point Which of the following personal characteristics of the therapist is most important, according to Carl Rogers? ​ ​Unconditional positive regard ​Acceptance ​Genuineness ​Accurate empathic understanding Question 22(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point Carl Rogers drew heavily from existential concepts, especially as they apply to: ​ ​the transference relationship. ​countertransference, or unfinished business of the counselor. ​the client/therapist relationship. ​guilt and anxiety. Question 23(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point A common theme originating in Carl Rogers's early writings and continuing to permeate all of his works is: ​ ​the need to find meaning in life through love, work, or suffering. ​the need for a religion to find meaning in life. ​the importance of expressing feelings that stem from childhood issues. ​a basic sense of trust in the client's ability to move forward in a constructive manner if conditions fostering growth are present. Question 24(Mandatory) Retaken 1 / 1 point The __________ is a directional process of striving toward realization, fulfillment, autonomy, and self-determination. ​ ​congruence tendency ​empathic understanding ​actualizing tendency ​actualizing understanding Question 25(Mandatory) Correct on previous attempt(s) 1 / 1 point Accurate empathic understanding helps clients in all the following areas, except: ​ ​to notice and devalue their experiences. ​to view prior experiences in new ways. ​to process their experience both cognitively and bodily. ​to increase their confidence in making choices and in pursuing a course of action. Done

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