Question 1

What is the most important factor related to progress in person-centred therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Defining concrete and measurable goals
B)   The therapist's technical skills
C)   The relationship between the client and therapist
D)   The therapist's ability to think logically and to scientifically solve problemsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

From Carl Rogers's perspective the client/therapist relationship is characterised by:

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A)   a sense of equality.
B)   the transference relationship.
C)   the therapist functioning as the expert.
D)   a clearly defined contract that specifies what clients will talk about in the sessions.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

From a person-centred perspective, the best source of knowledge about the client is the:

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A)   individual client.
B)   therapist.
C)   client's family.
D)   therapeutic relationship.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

An assumption of person-centred therapy is that the counsellor's presence is far more powerful than techniques he or she uses to facilitate change.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The person-centred emphasises the necessary and sufficient conditions for change.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Empathy is a deep and subjective understanding of the client with the client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Person-centred expressive arts therapy can be used in both group and individual contexts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Carl Rogers's approach is based on the assumptions that humans are trustworthy and that clients desire to grow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In applying the person-centred approach to crisis intervention, therapists should do all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)   communicate a deep sense of understanding.
B)   provide genuine support and warmth.
C)   use a more structured approach and provide clients with some direction.
D)   do not give the individual the opportunity to fully express themselves.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The person-centred approach is not particularly well-suited to multi-cultural counselling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Carl Rogers's position on confronting the client is that:

Accepted Answer

A)   confrontation is to be avoided at all costs.
B)   confrontation causes clients to stop growing.
C)   confrontation reflects that the therapist has a need to be in control.
D)   confrontation or resistance must be responded to in a non-confrontational manner.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Accurate empathic understanding helps clients in all the following areas, except:

Accepted Answer

A)   to notice and devalue their experiences.
B)   to view prior experiences in new ways.
C)   to process their experience both cognitively and bodily.
D)   to increase their confidence in making choices and in pursuing a course of action.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The person-centred therapist generally does not find traditional assessment and diagnosis:

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A)   as a useful tool for case conceptualisation.
B)   as a meaningful way of understanding of a client's psychological state.
C)   to be useful because these procedures encourage an external and expert perspective on the client.
D)   as a necessary process that does not affect the course of therapy.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

In person-centred group therapy, the leader:

Accepted Answer

A)   displays a sense of trust in the members.
B)   uses techniques and exercises to motivate the group.
C)   focuses on making interpretations.
D)   sets goals for the group members.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

According to Carl Rogers, personality change occurs only when clients develop insight into the origin of their personality problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The is a directional process of striving toward realisation, fulfilment, autonomy, and self-determination.

Accepted Answer

A)   congruence tendency
B)   empathic understanding
C)   actualising tendency
D)   actualising understandingE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The term 'presence' refers to the counsellor's ability to be fully engaged in the therapeutic relationship with the client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If the therapeutic core conditions exist over some period of time, constructive personality change will not occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Concerning research on psychotherapy and Carl Rogers, which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rogers stated his concepts as testable hypotheses and submitted them to research.
B)   Rogers opened the field for psychotherapy research.
C)   Rogers inspired others to conduct extensive research on counselling process and outcome.
D)   Rogers did not conduct the research himself.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is not true about Carl Rogers?

Accepted Answer

A)   He was raised with strict religious standards in his home.
B)   He developed cognitive therapy.
C)   At one point in his life, he was preparing to enter the ministry.
D)   He made a contribution toward achieving world peace.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 7: Person-Centered Therapy

Empathy is a deep and subjective understanding of the client with the client.

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The person-centred emphasises the necessary and sufficient conditions for change.

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What is the most important factor related to progress in person-centred therapy?

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In person-centred group therapy, the leader:

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In applying the person-centred approach to crisis intervention, therapists should do all of the following, except:

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The person-centred approach is not particularly well-suited to multi-cultural counselling.

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From Carl Rogers's perspective the client/therapist relationship is characterised by:

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Person-centred expressive arts therapy can be used in both group and individual contexts.

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The term 'presence' refers to the counsellor's ability to be fully engaged in the therapeutic relationship with the client.

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From a person-centred perspective, the best source of knowledge about the client is the:

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According to Carl Rogers, personality change occurs only when clients develop insight into the origin of their personality problems.

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If the therapeutic core conditions exist over some period of time, constructive personality change will not occur.

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Concerning research on psychotherapy and Carl Rogers, which of the following is not true?

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Which of the following is not true about Carl Rogers?

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An assumption of person-centred therapy is that the counsellor's presence is far more powerful than techniques he or she uses to facilitate change.

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Accurate empathic understanding helps clients in all the following areas, except:

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The is a directional process of striving toward realisation, fulfilment, autonomy, and self-determination.

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The person-centred therapist generally does not find traditional assessment and diagnosis:

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Carl Rogers's position on confronting the client is that:

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Carl Rogers's approach is based on the assumptions that humans are trustworthy and that clients desire to grow.

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