NURS 6640 - chapter 10 Midterm Exam
Questions All Answered Correct.
Humanistic and Existential Therapy - Answer a broad class of therapies whose purpose is to emphasize
the development of human potential and the belief that human nature is inherently positive and can
deal with disorders on its own
7 characteristics of humanistic-existential psychotherapy - Answer 1. commitment to the
phenomenological perspective
2. centrality of the therapeutic relationship
3. belief in holism
4. focus on here and now
5. emphasis on humanistic-existential themes
6. prominence of process
7. use of experiential techniques
commitment to the phenomenological perspective - Answer therapist sets aside all presuppositions
and preconceptions - enters into the clients frame of reference without prejudgement of what is real or
false, significant or trivial
centrality of the therapeutic relationship - Answer primary source of constructive change
focuses on empathic understanding, trusts clients ability to make choices and strive toward meaningful
life goals
belief in holism - Answer seeks to understand client in entirety not as specific part such as thoughts or
chemicals
Focus on the here and now - Answer past, present and future experienced in present
, emphasis on humanistic-existential themes - Answer awareness, authenticity, freedom, choice,
responsibility, meaning and self-actualization
prominence of process - Answer focus on process more than content
use of experiential technique - Answer do not interpret or give advice - reflective in style
4 major humanistic-existential approaches - Answer 1. person centered
2. gestalt
3. existential
4. emotion-focused
person-centered therapy - Answer a non-directive insight therapy based on the work of Carl Rogers in
which the client does all the talking and the therapist listens
Key Concepts of Person-Centered Therapy - Answer 1. positive belief in human nature
2. self-concept
3. innate drive to grow
4. fully function person
fully functional person - Answer 1. knowledge of the subjective experience
2. existential living emphasizing choice, freedom and responsibility
3. awareness of emotions
4. ability to take risks and seek new experiences
5. engagement in a continual process of change
psychological conditions necessary for personal growth - Answer congruence - inner and outer
experiences that match
unconditional positive regard- empathetic identification
Questions All Answered Correct.
Humanistic and Existential Therapy - Answer a broad class of therapies whose purpose is to emphasize
the development of human potential and the belief that human nature is inherently positive and can
deal with disorders on its own
7 characteristics of humanistic-existential psychotherapy - Answer 1. commitment to the
phenomenological perspective
2. centrality of the therapeutic relationship
3. belief in holism
4. focus on here and now
5. emphasis on humanistic-existential themes
6. prominence of process
7. use of experiential techniques
commitment to the phenomenological perspective - Answer therapist sets aside all presuppositions
and preconceptions - enters into the clients frame of reference without prejudgement of what is real or
false, significant or trivial
centrality of the therapeutic relationship - Answer primary source of constructive change
focuses on empathic understanding, trusts clients ability to make choices and strive toward meaningful
life goals
belief in holism - Answer seeks to understand client in entirety not as specific part such as thoughts or
chemicals
Focus on the here and now - Answer past, present and future experienced in present
, emphasis on humanistic-existential themes - Answer awareness, authenticity, freedom, choice,
responsibility, meaning and self-actualization
prominence of process - Answer focus on process more than content
use of experiential technique - Answer do not interpret or give advice - reflective in style
4 major humanistic-existential approaches - Answer 1. person centered
2. gestalt
3. existential
4. emotion-focused
person-centered therapy - Answer a non-directive insight therapy based on the work of Carl Rogers in
which the client does all the talking and the therapist listens
Key Concepts of Person-Centered Therapy - Answer 1. positive belief in human nature
2. self-concept
3. innate drive to grow
4. fully function person
fully functional person - Answer 1. knowledge of the subjective experience
2. existential living emphasizing choice, freedom and responsibility
3. awareness of emotions
4. ability to take risks and seek new experiences
5. engagement in a continual process of change
psychological conditions necessary for personal growth - Answer congruence - inner and outer
experiences that match
unconditional positive regard- empathetic identification
