#1
Who is considered the founder of humanistic therapy?
Carl Rogers
ExplanationCarl Rogers pioneered humanistic therapy with a focus on empathy and unconditional positive regard.
#2
Which psychological theorist heavily influenced humanistic therapy with his concept of self-actualization?
Abraham Maslow
ExplanationAbraham Maslow's concept of self-actualization greatly influenced humanistic therapy.
#3
Which humanistic therapist emphasized the importance of the therapeutic relationship and unconditional positive regard?
Carl Rogers
ExplanationCarl Rogers emphasized the significance of the therapeutic relationship and unconditional positive regard in humanistic therapy.
#4
Which humanistic therapy technique involves focusing on the present moment and one's immediate experience?
Mindfulness
ExplanationMindfulness is a humanistic therapy technique focusing on the present moment and immediate experience.
#5
In humanistic therapy, what is the primary focus of exploration during therapy sessions?
The client's current experience and feelings
ExplanationHumanistic therapy primarily explores the client's current experience and feelings during therapy sessions.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a core principle of humanistic therapy?
Cognitive restructuring
ExplanationCognitive restructuring is not a core principle of humanistic therapy, which focuses on self-awareness and growth.
#7
Humanistic therapy emphasizes:
Self-awareness and self-improvement
ExplanationHumanistic therapy prioritizes self-awareness and self-improvement for personal growth.
#8
Which therapeutic technique focuses on mirroring and paraphrasing client's emotions and thoughts?
Client-centered therapy
ExplanationClient-centered therapy emphasizes reflecting and understanding the client's emotions and thoughts.
#9
In humanistic therapy, what does 'congruence' refer to?
The match between self-concept and reality
Explanation'Congruence' in humanistic therapy indicates harmony between self-concept and reality.
#10
What is the primary goal of humanistic therapy?
To promote self-awareness and personal growth
ExplanationThe primary goal of humanistic therapy is to foster self-awareness and personal growth.
#11
What is the term used in humanistic therapy to describe the therapist's ability to understand and experience the client's internal world?
Empathy
ExplanationEmpathy in humanistic therapy refers to the therapist's understanding and experiencing the client's internal world.
#12
Humanistic therapy is often criticized for:
Not being based on empirical evidence
ExplanationHumanistic therapy is criticized for lacking empirical evidence as its basis.
#13
Humanistic therapy is often associated with:
The person-centered approach
ExplanationHumanistic therapy is closely associated with the person-centered approach.
#14
Which humanistic therapist introduced the concept of 'fully functioning person'?
Carl Rogers
ExplanationCarl Rogers introduced the concept of the 'fully functioning person' in humanistic therapy.
#15
According to humanistic therapy, what is the primary barrier to self-actualization?
Societal pressures and expectations
ExplanationSocietal pressures and expectations are considered primary barriers to self-actualization in humanistic therapy.