Which of these theories of psychotherapy has generated the LEAST amount of outcome research?
a. behavior therapy
b. cognitive therapy
c. REBT
d. reality therapy
Q. 2Which of the following statements would most likely be characteristic of a gestalt view of consciousness raising?
a. Both the client and the therapist must remain in the here and now.
b. The therapist acts as a surrogate information processor.
c. The therapist attempts to hook the adult of the client into playing a central role in the analysis of ego states.
d. The therapist conducts a lifestyle analysis.
Q. 3Important factors in the common factors approach to therapy are __________ factors.
a. insightful
b. dysfunctional
c. research
d. relationship
Q. 4The emphasis in Gestalt therapy on awareness, self-support, and responsibility magnifies the role of the individual qua individual, separate and distinct from other people, often with little attention to important ongoing relationships and cultural systems. This criticism would be leveled by:
a. cognitive therapy.
b. contextual therapy.
c. humanistic therapy.
d. integrative therapy.
Q. 5A therapist who uses treatment manuals is most likely to be doing this type of therapy.
a. behavior therapy
b. existential therapy
c. Jungian analysis
d. reality therapy
Q. 6That Gestalt therapy overvalues the body at the expense of the mind is a criticism LEAST likely to be leveled by:
a. cognitive therapy.
b. humanistic therapy.
c. integrative therapy.
d. psychoanalysis.
Q. 7Which of the following theories is LEAST likely to be integrated into other theoretical approaches?
a. Adlerian therapy
b. cognitive therapy
c. psychoanalysis
d. reality therapy
Q. 8Gestalt therapy is most likely conducted in which of the following formats?
a. Couples therapy
b. Crisis intervention
c. Family therapy
d. Individual therapy
Q. 9Which of the following would Perls NOT accept from Rogerian therapy?
a. A genuine encounter between therapist and client
b. Clients being less mature than the therapist
c. Unconditional positive regard for the patient
d. A focus on feelings
Q. 10A recent trend of a few theories of psychotherapy is
a. exploration of the authentic self.
b. definitive research supporting the effectiveness of specific theories.
c. use of empathic listening skills.
d. use of evidence-based psychological treatment.
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