Principles and Practices of Gestalt Therapy Quiz

Explore key principles & techniques of Gestalt Therapy. Test your knowledge on founders, principles, techniques, and more in this comprehensive quiz!

#1

Who are the founders of Gestalt Therapy?

Sigmund Freud
Fritz Perls, Laura Perls, and Paul Goodman
Albert Ellis
Carl Rogers
#2

In Gestalt Therapy, what is the 'topdog' and 'underdog' dynamic?

Hierarchy within therapy groups
Power struggle between therapist and client
Conflict between the inner critic and the helpless self
Roles assigned during role-playing exercises
#3

Which Gestalt Therapy principle emphasizes that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts?

Principle of Closure
Principle of Continuity
Principle of Holism
Principle of Figure-Ground
#4

What is the primary goal of Gestalt Therapy?

Eliminating symptoms
Enhancing self-awareness and promoting personal growth
Analyzing dreams
Behavior modification
#5

Which therapeutic technique involves the therapist asking the client to describe a situation in detail, exploring thoughts, feelings, and actions?

Gestalt Meditation
Socratic Questioning
Experiential Dialogue
Dream Analysis
#6

Which principle of Gestalt Therapy emphasizes the importance of focusing on the present moment?

Principle of Closure
Principle of Continuity
Here and Now principle
Principle of Proximity
#7

In Gestalt Therapy, what is the term used for integrating conflicting aspects of the self into a unified whole?

Introjection
Projection
Confluence
Integration
#8

According to Gestalt Therapy, what is the significance of the term 'contact' in the therapeutic process?

Physical touch between therapist and client
Communication and interaction between therapist and client
Eye contact only
Written communication between therapist and client
#9

Which of the following is NOT considered a core Gestalt Therapy principle?

Holism
Field theory
Behavior modification
Existentialism
#10

Which of the following is a technique used in Gestalt Therapy to explore conflicting aspects within an individual?

Cognitive restructuring
Rational Emotive Therapy
Confrontation
Systematic desensitization
#11

Which Gestalt Therapy technique involves acting out unresolved conflicts through role-playing?

Empty Chair Technique
Dream Analysis
Socratic Questioning
Gestalt Meditation
#12

What does the term 'unfinished business' refer to in the context of Gestalt Therapy?

Incomplete tasks in daily life
Unresolved emotional issues from the past
Unfinished therapy sessions
Incomplete homework assignments
#13

What role does awareness play in the practice of Gestalt Therapy?

It is not emphasized in Gestalt Therapy
It is the foundation of therapy, promoting self-awareness and insight
It is only relevant for the therapist, not the client
It is a secondary aspect of therapy
#14

Which of the following is a common criticism of Gestalt Therapy?

Overemphasis on the present moment
Lack of focus on emotions
Excessive focus on the past
Rigid structure in therapy sessions
#15

According to Gestalt Therapy, what is the importance of 'unfinished gestalts'?

Completed therapeutic tasks
Incomplete experiences that need resolution
Achieving closure in therapy
Final insights gained in therapy

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