GESTALT THERAPY QUIZ

Gestalt therapists responsibilities are

• Quality of their presence and to remain open to client

• Knowing themselves and the clients

• Establishing and maintaining a therapeutic atmosphere

• All of the above

What is a role-playing technique in which all the parts are played by the client?

• The Empty-Chair Technique

• The Exaggeration Exercise

• The Reversal Exercise

• The Rehearsal Exercise

Which psychologist is credited with developing Gestalt therapy?

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Rogers

• Fritz Perls

• Albert Ellis

Trina is a socially-aloof and timid girl who often has problem asserting herself to others. A Gestalt technique that is most useful for Treena is:

• Making the rounds

• Reversal technique

• Rehearsal exercise

• Empty chair technique

In Gestalt therapy, what is the significance of the "empty chair" technique?

• It symbolizes the absence of the therapist's presence.

• It encourages clients to role-play conflicting aspects of themselves.

• It represents unresolved conflicts with significant others.

• It signifies the end of a therapy session.

Which concept in Gestalt therapy emphasizes the integration of fragmented aspects of the self?

• Unconditional positive regard

• Congruence

• Sublimation

• Wholeness

According to Gestalt therapy, what role does the therapist play in the therapeutic process?

• The therapist serves as an authority figure who provides advice and guidance.

• The therapist acts as a passive observer, allowing clients to explore their experiences independently.

• The therapist actively engages with clients, providing support and feedback to promote self-awareness.

• The therapist remains distant and detached, avoiding personal involvement with clients.

How does Gestalt therapy view the concept of "unfinished business" in a client's life?

• It considers unfinished business as irrelevant to the therapeutic process.

• It views unfinished business as a barrier to personal growth and self-actualization.

• It encourages clients to suppress memories of unfinished business to focus on the present.

• It interprets unfinished business as a sign of unresolved childhood conflicts.

What is the primary goal of Gestalt therapy?

• Resolving unconscious conflicts

• Promoting self-awareness and personal growth

• Eliminating maladaptive behaviors

• Analyzing childhood experiences

1. What is the significance of "body language" in Gestalt therapy?

• Body language is a form of deception in Gestalt therapy.
• Body language is not important in Gestalt therapy.
• Body language is only used for communication purposes in Gestalt therapy.
• Body language provides nonverbal cues and expressions that reveal underlying emotions and thoughts.