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Adlerian Therapy: Individual Psychology Flashcards

1
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Emphasis is on (2things)?

A

motivation & social interaction

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2
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___ = core individuality of person

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ego

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3
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___-oriented

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goal

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____ approach

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holistic

- understanding the whole person within their social contexts

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5
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stresses _____ psychology and a _____ view of human nature

A

social; positive

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6
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T/F: Humans are in control of their own fate.

A

True

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T/F: Early memories do not influence present issues.

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False

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_________: the client’s interpretation of what happened is more important than what actually occurred

A

phenomenological approach

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What is the center of our personality?

A

consciousness

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10
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T/F: emphasizes the problem

A

False.

- emphasizes wellness & ability to live fully in society

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11
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Humans are motivated by ____.

A

social interests

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12
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____ give direction to behavior.

A

goals

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T/F: Stresses responsibility and choice.

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True

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14
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Focuses on ______, which is a wellspring of creativity.

A

inferiority

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15
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Most significant and distinctive concept

A

social interest

- attitude toward being part of human community

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16
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Mental health is measured by…

A

the degree to which we successfully share with others and are concerned with their welfare as much as our own

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17
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T/F: Happiness and success can be learned.

A

True

- are related to social connectedness

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18
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What does Adler think psychiatric symptoms are, in essence?

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“failed attempts” at achieving our lifestyle/plan of life

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19
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Inferiority feelings develop when we are young and are characterized by early feelings of _____

A

hopelessness

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20
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______ promote mastery and enable us to overcome obstacles

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Superiority feelings

- envision life as if were successful/whole

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21
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According to Adler’s theory about birth order, what child does this describe?

receives good deal of attention, dependable, and hard working; will be dethroned by next child

A

Oldest child

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22
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According to Adler’s theory about birth order, what child does this describe?

more competitive; wants to overtake older child; feel like they are in a race

A

Second Child

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23
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According to Adler’s theory about birth order, what child does this describe?

has a poor-me attitude, even-tempered, may feel squeezed out of apposition of privilege or significance

A

Middle child

24
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According to Adler’s theory about birth order, what child does this describe?

most pampered, spoiled, never dethroned; expert and getting what they want; new direction from siblings

A

Youngest child

25
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According to Adler’s theory about birth order, what child does this describe?

can be over-protected and spoiled; likes being center of adult attention; difficulty sharing with peers

A

only child

26
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According to Adler’s theory about birth order, what child does this describe?

may try to prove he is man of family, usually with women all the time

A

only boy among girls

27
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According to Adler’s theory about birth order, what child does this describe?

brothers act as protectors, tomboyish

A

only girl among boys

28
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Therapeutic goals: concerned with helping clients to …

A

identify and restructure their mistaken beliefs –> new way of looking at themselves

29
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Who defines goals?

A

client

30
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T/F: Counselor provides genuine encouragement.

A

True

31
Q

Adlerian therapist interpret person’s lifestyle by connecting the clients’ ….

A

past, present, and future goals

32
Q

What must be present for the client to be willing to change his/her style of living?

A

trust and rapport

33
Q

A comprehensive assessment is comprised of ….

A

subjective interview & objective interview

34
Q

In the subjective interview, the therapist listens for clues to client’s ….

A

coping and approach to life

35
Q

“The Question: How would your life be different, and what would you do differently, if you did not have this symptom or problem?” is part of the ______.

A

subjective interview

36
Q

The objective interview is also known as the ______.

A

Life Style Assessment

37
Q

Family constellation is part of the _____ assessment.

A

objective

38
Q

Early recollections/memories are part of the ______ assessment.

A

objective

39
Q

Dreams are understood as ……… and are part of the ______ assessment.

A

rehearsal for future possible actions

objective

40
Q

During Integration and Summary, the client identifies: ____ and ____. This is the starting place for therapy and is part of the objective assessment.

A

successes and mistakes

41
Q

Four Central Objectives:

  • Establish proper ______.
  • Explore psychological dynamics through ______.
  • Encourage development of _____ into ______.
  • Help client make new choices through ______ and _____.
A
  • therapeutic relationship
  • assessment
  • insight; purpose
  • reorientation; re-education
42
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Techniques and Procedures:

listen with ____

A

empathy

43
Q

Techniques and Procedures:

initially, focus on _____, not the _____

A

person; problem

strengths

44
Q

Techniques and Procedures:

_____ is the view of self and others that constitutes life philosophy

A

private logic

45
Q

Techniques and Procedures:

T/F: Counselor makes hunches and interpretations about the client’s motives for behaviors.

A

True

46
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Techniques and Procedures:

T/F: Counselor does not try to identify themes/patterns

A

False

47
Q

Techniques and Procedures:

Counselor employs _______ to challenge self-defeating beliefs/perceptions.

A

confrontation (spitting in client’s soup)

48
Q

Techniques and Procedures:

T/F: May ask client to act “as if” they are the person they want to be

A

True

49
Q

Where Adlerian Therapy is applied:

A 
individual
education
parent education
marriage counseling
family counseling
group work
50
Q

Strengths of Adlerian Therapy

  • establishes respectful relationship between client and therapist
  • emphasis on client’s _____ and ______
  • ______-oriented
  • therapists have flexibility when dealing with clients
  • ______ approach
  • ability to be time-limited
A

strengths; resources
goal
integrative

51
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Limitations of Adlerian Therapy

  • written presentations difficult to understand, so Adler devoted time to teaching others
  • requires empirical testing and comparative analysis
  • ideas have been deemed too _____
A

simplistic

52
Q

Fictional finalism is ….

A

goal of perfection

53
Q

“_____” is an intervention employed by counselor to help client notice when they are acting in ways they are hoping to change.

A

“catching self”

54
Q

What is “The Question”?

What is the purpose of using it?

A

“How would your life be different if…?”

help client visualize goals/imagine alternatives

55
Q

“Acting as if” is a form of _____. Using this, the client acts as if they are already meeting their goals.

A

Goal rehearsal

56
Q

_____ is when the counselor uses what is happening in the moment during the counseling session. Client shares something that sparks the counselor’s interest, which leads to the next question.

A

Immediacy

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