Question : 11.A similarity between Kohut’s self-psychology practitioners and the object relations : 1181918

11.A similarity between Kohut’s self-psychology practitioners and the object relations therapists is that they both

a.remain relatively passive in the therapeutic relationship.

b.attempt to provide remedial nurturing and attachment experiences.

c.view therapy as a short-term endeavor.

d.all of the above

12.Relational psychodynamic psychotherapies

a.stress the importance of early relationships.

b.borrow heavily from psychoanalysis, ego-analysis, person-centered, and humanistic approaches.

c.are often referred to as “two-person theories.”

d.all of the above

13.Which of the following approaches stress pragmatic goals, establishing a therapeutic alliance as quickly as possible, and focusing on a current crisis or problem?

a.relational psychodynamic psychotherapy

b.object relations psychotherapy

c.ego psychoanalytic therapy

d.short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy

14.Which of the following is true about psychodynamic psychotherapy?

a.It is practiced by only 2% of clinicians.

b.Its foundations have been largely challenged and discredited.

c.It has failed to evolve to keep up with the demands of modern clinical practice.

d.It is the second most popular approach to therapy among faculty at accredited graduate programs.

15.Humanistic approaches to psychotherapy emphasize _________________, while psychodynamic therapies emphasize__________________.

a.immediate experience; unconscious conflict

b.man’s inherent goodness; man’s tendency towards evil

c.childhood experiences; adult trauma

d.all of the above

16.Which of the following statements would NOT be supported by a humanistic therapist?

a.Humans are naturally good and able to make choices about their lives.

b.Humans are creative and will guide their own behavior towards their full potential.

c.The therapeutic relationship is not very important because growth towards potential is inevitable.

d.Clients are equal partners in the therapeutic endeavor.

17.Which of the following would be a likely goal a person-centered therapist would set for his or her client?

a.improving interpersonal communication

b.increased satisfaction with work and play

c.the ability to love unconditionally

d.none of the above, person-centered therapists don’t set goals for their clients

18.When an empathic therapist tries to understand what it would be like to be his client, Rogers would say he is using a(n)

a.internal frame of reference.

b.external frame of reference.

c.empathic congruence.

d.reflective stance.

19.The person-centered therapist’s primary responsibility is to

a.encourage the client to explore positive directions for growth.

b.provide an atmosphere in which the client is comfortable exploring thoughts and feelings.

c.truly like the client.

d.plan homework assignments that will encourage growth activities between sessions.

20.Congruence in person-centered therapy means

a.that the therapist must say whatever is on her mind.

b.that the therapist must maintain a professional facade, so as not in influence the client’s understanding of his own feelings.

c.the therapist is genuine; his or her feelings and actions are consistent with one another.

d.“going with the gut” in reacting to the material the client brings up.