#1
Who is considered the founder of existential therapy?
Viktor Frankl
ExplanationViktor Frankl is credited with founding existential therapy.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a key theme in existential therapy?
Unconscious conflicts
ExplanationExistential therapy does not focus on unconscious conflicts.
#3
Existential therapy is rooted in which philosophical tradition?
Existentialism
ExplanationExistential therapy is rooted in existentialism.
#4
According to existential therapy, what is the aim of therapy?
To find meaning and purpose
ExplanationThe aim of existential therapy is to help individuals find meaning and purpose in their lives.
#5
Which existential therapist introduced the concept of 'thrownness'?
Martin Heidegger
ExplanationMartin Heidegger introduced the concept of 'thrownness.'
#6
In existential therapy, what does 'authenticity' refer to?
Living in accordance with one's values and beliefs
Explanation'Authenticity' in existential therapy refers to living in accordance with one's values and beliefs.
#7
Which existential therapist coined the term 'existential vacuum'?
Viktor Frankl
ExplanationViktor Frankl coined the term 'existential vacuum.'
#8
In existential therapy, what does 'existential guilt' primarily stem from?
Failing to fulfill one's potential
Explanation'Existential guilt' in existential therapy primarily stems from failing to fulfill one's potential.
#9
Who developed the concept of 'existential vacuum'?
Viktor Frankl
ExplanationViktor Frankl developed the concept of 'existential vacuum.'
#10
Existential therapy emphasizes the importance of which of the following?
Exploring the client's subjective experience of existence
ExplanationExistential therapy emphasizes exploring the client's subjective experience of existence.
#11
Who wrote the book 'Existence' which significantly influenced the development of existential therapy?
Rollo May
ExplanationRollo May wrote the book 'Existence' which significantly influenced the development of existential therapy.
#12
According to existential therapy, what is the 'daimonic'?
A source of inner conflict and creativity
ExplanationThe 'daimonic' in existential therapy refers to a source of inner conflict and creativity.
#13
Which existential therapy technique focuses on helping clients take responsibility for their choices and actions?
Existential confrontation
ExplanationExistential confrontation focuses on helping clients take responsibility for their choices and actions.
#14
Existential therapy views anxiety as:
An unavoidable aspect of existence
ExplanationExistential therapy views anxiety as an unavoidable aspect of existence.