#1
Who is considered the founder of Gestalt therapy?
Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Fritz Perls
Albert Ellis
#2
Which of the following is a key principle of Gestalt therapy?
Unconscious conflicts
Holism
Classical conditioning
Cognitive distortions
#3
What is the primary focus of Gestalt therapy?
Problem-solving techniques
Emotional expression
Behavior modification
Awareness and integration
#4
What does the term 'organismic self-regulation' refer to in Gestalt therapy?
The process of maintaining homeostasis
The ability to regulate emotions
The control over external circumstances
The development of self-awareness
#5
What does the 'empty chair technique' in Gestalt therapy involve?
Discussing dreams and their interpretations
Exploring emotional conflicts through role-play
Engaging in relaxation exercises
Visualizing a desired future state
#6
Which term in Gestalt therapy refers to the process of exploring contradictory aspects of the self?
Projection
Introjection
Confluence
Polarization
#7
In Gestalt therapy, what does 'unfinished business' refer to?
Intrusive thoughts
Unresolved past experiences
Current stressors
Unrealistic expectations
#8
Which technique in Gestalt therapy involves role-playing different parts of the self?
Empty chair technique
Systematic desensitization
Flooding
Extinction
#9
What does the term 'contact boundary' refer to in Gestalt therapy?
The boundary between conscious and unconscious
The boundary between self and others
The boundary between past and present
The boundary between thoughts and emotions
#10
Which of the following is a characteristic of Gestalt therapy?
Focused on medication management
Primarily uses dream analysis
Emphasizes directive techniques
Focuses on here and now experience
#11
Which of the following is NOT a technique used in Gestalt therapy?
Free association
Empty chair
Role-playing
Exaggeration
#12
In Gestalt therapy, what is the significance of the 'now'?
It represents future aspirations
It signifies past experiences
It is the focus of therapy
It has no relevance
#13
In Gestalt therapy, what does the term 'phobia' typically represent?
An irrational fear
A repressed desire
A conditioned response
A past trauma
#14
What is the role of the therapist in Gestalt therapy?
To analyze and interpret dreams
To provide unconditional positive regard
To facilitate awareness and insight
To prescribe medication
#15
Which of the following statements is true about Gestalt therapy?
It focuses solely on childhood experiences
It emphasizes insight over immediate experience
It disregards the importance of the therapeutic relationship
It emphasizes personal responsibility and self-awareness
#16
In Gestalt therapy, what is the significance of 'making the rounds'?
Exploring past traumas
Avoiding emotional expression
Engaging in repetitive behaviors
Acknowledging unfinished business
#17
Which of the following concepts is central to Gestalt therapy?
Hierarchy of needs
Unconscious conflicts
Self-actualization
Classical conditioning
#18
According to Gestalt therapy, what is the aim of the therapist?
To provide advice and solutions
To explore unconscious conflicts
To increase insight into the past
To facilitate awareness and acceptance
#19
What role does awareness play in Gestalt therapy?
It is considered irrelevant
It is the primary goal of therapy
It is achieved through medication
It is explored through past experiences
#20
Which concept in Gestalt therapy involves the integration of conflicting parts of the self?
Introjection
Confluence
Integration
Disintegration
#21
Which term refers to the Gestalt therapy technique of identifying and expressing emotions?
Emotional exploration
Catharsis
Insight development
Regression
#22
According to Gestalt therapy, what role does resistance play in therapy?
It is encouraged
It is seen as counterproductive
It is the focus of therapy
It indicates progress
#23
Which of the following best describes the 'paradoxical theory of change' in Gestalt therapy?
Change occurs through confronting resistance
Change occurs through acceptance of the status quo
Change occurs through direct intervention by the therapist
Change occurs when individuals actively resist therapy
#24
What is the primary goal of Gestalt therapy?
Resolving past conflicts
Developing coping strategies
Facilitating self-awareness and growth
Achieving immediate symptom relief
#25
Which of the following statements best describes Gestalt therapy?
It emphasizes interpretation of unconscious motives
It focuses on changing external circumstances
It emphasizes the integration of mind, body, and spirit
It primarily uses medication to treat mental health issues