Which of the following therapeutic techniques best illustrates paradoxical intention?
a. A client who anxiously stutters in social situations is told to ignore the problem and behave as though he/she is entirely comfortable in such situations.
b. A client who anxiously stutters in social situations is told to try to stutter in social situations.
c. A client who anxiously stutters in social situations role-plays this situation with the therapist, who stutters more noticeably than the client.
d. A client who anxiously stutters in social situations is instructed to substitute another symptom for stuttering.
Question 2William's therapist is using logotherapy techniques in their sessions. Assuming that the therapist attempted to match the treatment to the presenting problem, what is the most likely goal of William's treatment?
a. to correct his illogical/distorted cognitions
b. to assist him in his recovery from a traumatic experience
c. to encourage independence in his thoughts and actions
d. to help him find meaning in a cold, uncaring world
Question 3Viktor Frankl's experience with __________ led to his development of __________.
a. psychotic parents; logotherapy
b. psychotic children; client-centered therapy
c. concentration camps; ego-analytic psychotherapy
d. concentration camps; logotherapy
Question 4The primary goals of existential psychotherapy are accepting responsibility for one's decisions and
a. letting go of one's past.
b. accepting one's imperfections.
c. learning to tolerate anxiety.
d. relinquishing control over others' decisions.
Question 5According to existential therapy, choosing the present, or status quo, ultimately results in feelings of ________, while choosing the future results in __________.
a. security; anxiety
b. security; satisfaction
c. guilt; satisfaction
d. guilt; anxiety
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