Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Approaches Quiz

Test your knowledge of psychotherapy with questions on cognitive, behavioral, and humanistic approaches. Discover key concepts and influential figures.

#1

Which therapy focuses on changing irrational beliefs?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychoanalysis
Person-centered therapy
Gestalt therapy
#2

Who developed the approach known as 'Client-centered therapy'?

Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Albert Ellis
Fritz Perls
#3

What is a primary goal of behavioral therapy?

Exploring unconscious conflicts
Understanding past traumas
Changing maladaptive behaviors
Promoting self-exploration
#4

What is the primary goal of solution-focused brief therapy?

Exploring unconscious conflicts
Identifying and building on client strengths
Challenging irrational beliefs
Promoting self-exploration
#5

What is a core principle of Gestalt therapy?

Exploring unconscious conflicts
Acceptance and commitment
Focusing on the present moment
Identifying and challenging cognitive distortions
#6

What is a primary goal of Psychodynamic therapy?

Exploring unconscious conflicts
Challenging irrational beliefs
Developing assertiveness skills
Enhancing mindfulness and acceptance
#7

What is the main focus of psychoanalysis?

Exploring unconscious conflicts
Identifying irrational thoughts
Strengthening self-awareness
Improving interpersonal relationships
#8

In Gestalt therapy, what is the term used to describe integrating split parts of personality into a unified whole?

Transference
Rationalization
Introjection
Integration
#9

Which therapeutic approach involves identifying and challenging cognitive distortions?

Psychodynamic therapy
Existential therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal therapy
#10

Who is associated with the development of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)?

Carl Rogers
Albert Ellis
Fritz Perls
Virginia Satir
#11

Which therapeutic approach is based on the premise that individuals strive for self-actualization?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential therapy
Psychoanalysis
Gestalt therapy
#12

What is the primary focus of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

Exploring past traumas
Challenging irrational beliefs
Developing mindfulness and emotion regulation skills
Improving interpersonal relationships
#13

Which therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and unconditional positive regard?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential therapy
Person-centered therapy
Psychoanalysis
#14

What is the central concept of narrative therapy?

Unconditional positive regard
The power of the unconscious mind
Storytelling and meaning-making
The importance of assertiveness
#15

Which therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of existential concerns such as freedom, responsibility, and death?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Gestalt therapy
Existential therapy
Psychoanalysis
#16

Which therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of social justice and cultural factors in understanding psychological distress?

Feminist therapy
Psychoanalytic therapy
Client-Centered therapy
Behavioral therapy

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