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Theories and Techniques in Humanistic Psychology

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of the theories and techniques used in humanistic psychology.
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Which of the following is a key concept in humanistic psychology?

  1. Self-actualization

  2. Unconditional positive regard

  3. Existential anxiety

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Humanistic psychology emphasizes the importance of self-actualization, unconditional positive regard, and existential anxiety.

Who is considered the founder of humanistic psychology?

  1. Abraham Maslow

  2. Carl Rogers

  3. Rollo May

  4. Viktor Frankl


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abraham Maslow is widely regarded as the founder of humanistic psychology.

What is the goal of humanistic therapy?

  1. To help clients achieve self-actualization

  2. To help clients overcome mental illness

  3. To help clients cope with difficult life circumstances

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Humanistic therapy aims to help clients achieve self-actualization, overcome mental illness, and cope with difficult life circumstances.

Which of the following is a technique used in humanistic therapy?

  1. Active listening

  2. Empathy

  3. Unconditional positive regard

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Active listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard are all techniques used in humanistic therapy.

What is the term for the tendency of people to strive for growth and self-actualization?

  1. Self-actualization tendency

  2. Growth motivation

  3. Actualizing tendency

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The self-actualization tendency, growth motivation, and actualizing tendency are all terms used to describe the tendency of people to strive for growth and self-actualization.

Which of the following is a characteristic of self-actualized people?

  1. They are open to new experiences.

  2. They are creative and spontaneous.

  3. They are accepting of themselves and others.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-actualized people are open to new experiences, creative and spontaneous, and accepting of themselves and others.

What is the term for the unconditional acceptance and support of a person, regardless of their behavior?

  1. Unconditional positive regard

  2. Empathy

  3. Active listening

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Unconditional positive regard is the unconditional acceptance and support of a person, regardless of their behavior.

Which of the following is a technique used in client-centered therapy?

  1. Reflection of feeling

  2. Paraphrasing

  3. Empathetic listening

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reflection of feeling, paraphrasing, and empathetic listening are all techniques used in client-centered therapy.

What is the term for the anxiety that arises from the awareness of one's own existence and the meaninglessness of life?

  1. Existential anxiety

  2. Death anxiety

  3. Meaninglessness anxiety

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Existential anxiety is the anxiety that arises from the awareness of one's own existence and the meaninglessness of life.

Which of the following is a technique used in existential therapy?

  1. Logotherapy

  2. Daseinsanalysis

  3. Existential dialogue

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Logotherapy, Daseinsanalysis, and existential dialogue are all techniques used in existential therapy.

What is the term for the process of becoming aware of one's own potential and striving to achieve it?

  1. Self-actualization

  2. Growth

  3. Development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-actualization, growth, and development are all terms used to describe the process of becoming aware of one's own potential and striving to achieve it.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy personality?

  1. Openness to experience

  2. Self-acceptance

  3. Existential awareness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Openness to experience, self-acceptance, and existential awareness are all characteristics of a healthy personality.

What is the term for the tendency of people to perceive the world in a way that is consistent with their own beliefs and expectations?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Selective perception

  3. Perceptual distortion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Confirmation bias, selective perception, and perceptual distortion are all terms used to describe the tendency of people to perceive the world in a way that is consistent with their own beliefs and expectations.

Which of the following is a technique used in Gestalt therapy?

  1. Empty chair technique

  2. Dream analysis

  3. Body awareness exercises

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Empty chair technique, dream analysis, and body awareness exercises are all techniques used in Gestalt therapy.

What is the term for the process of becoming aware of one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?

  1. Self-awareness

  2. Introspection

  3. Self-reflection

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-awareness, introspection, and self-reflection are all terms used to describe the process of becoming aware of one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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