Person-Centered
Who is the founder of person centered theory?
Carl Rogers
Arjun, a student of psychology, learned that according to Rogerians, humans are essentially neutral (neither good nor bad). True or False
False; good and positive)
When Zoe's real self as a dedicated student aligns with her ideal self of becoming a successful engineer, this is called______
congruence
Who developed Gestalt therapy?
Fritz Perls
An innate human motive according to Gestalt theorists is to meet our
Needs
Rohan is in a therapy session. Which of the following is NOT a core condition of person centered therapy that their therapist should exhibit? Empathy, Unconditional Positive Regard, Gentleness or Genuineness.
Gentleness
In a group therapy session with Rohan and Elijah, Maya, a person-centered therapist, is practicing genuineness. This allows her to: Say anything she wants to Rohan and Elijah; Share every experience she has with Rohan and Elijah; Say anything she wants to Rohan and Elijah & share every experience she has with them; or none of the answer choices
None of the answer choices
The sole purpose of the empty chair is to provide clarity to aspects of significant others from the client’s past? True or False?
False
When Ethan is studying for his exams, the figure represents what: 1)he is most focused upon, 2)his most pressing need, 3) he is aware of, 4), he is conscious of, 5) All answer choices are correct
All answer choices are correct
Aria is defining a garden space in her backyard. The fence she builds around the garden is an example of a contact boundary in gestalt theory because 1)It separates her personal space from the environment. 2) It can be permeable to allow certain people in and impermeable to others. 3) It involves both her personal space and the surrounding environment, or 4) All answers are correct.
All answers are correct.
Palik is facing a dilemma in his career choice and believes that he should look more to _________ for the answers to this problem according to person-centered therapists.
oneself/self
Person-centered therapy is appropriate when Avery seeks help for personal growth and self-improvement. In this scenario, who should facilitate the direction of the therapy sessions? Avery or the therapist?
Avery
Personality development from a Gestalt lens involves: 1)our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, 2) fulfilling needs, 3) influencing of the self and the environment, or 4) all answers are correct
All answers are correct
All answers are correct
During a group project, Samuel noticed that the ground is: 1)in the background of their presentation slide, 2) everything Scarlett and Charlotte are not focused on while discussing the project, 3) unconscious in their decision-making process, or 4) all answer choices are correct
all answer choices are correct
When a need arises and is not fulfilled, Gestalt therapists believe the figure becomes a distraction. True or False?
True
Avery is attending therapy sessions with a new therapist. What is the role of this therapist in person centered therapy? Active processor, Active focuser, Director, Expert, or None of the answer choices
Active focuser
According to Rogers, all people have the innate ability to strive for superiority?
False; self-actualization
Gestalt therapist would use all of the following techniques EXCEPT 1) empty chair, 2) dreams, 3) confrontation, 4) bodywork, or 5) cognitive restructuring.
Cognitive restructuring
Unfinished business develops when Abigail postpones her project because 1) she is operating from her conscious, 2) she is aware of the deadline, 3) her needs for more research are unfulfilled, or 4) none of the answer choices are correct
Her needs for more research are unfulfilled
Gestalt therapists value: 1) maturation, 2) self-actualization, or 3) social interest?
Maturation
What allows people to freely rely on their own senses for making value judgments?
Organismic Valuing Processing (OVP)
Ava's need for her teacher's positive regard causes her to develop conditions of worth? True or False?
True
Jan is in the middle of doing homework at home. A friend calls her to invite her to a movie and she agrees. How would a Gestalt therapist explain what has happened? Jan’s need for connection has emerged from the ground and her need for academic stimulation has receded or Jan’s need for academic stimulation has disappeared from the ground because she wants connection.
Jan’s need for connection has emerged from the ground and her need for academic stimulation has receded.
The goal of Gestalt therapy is to move away from self-trust in order to facilitate client change in the direction of external evaluation and support. True or False
False