Carl Rogers Flashcards

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Explain Formative Tendency

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What is the most important motivator of behavior in Roger’s Theory? This became the center of his theory

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Level of Self-insight

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Explain Actualizing Tendency

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What are the 3 conditions to realize the Actualizing Tendency?

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  1. A relationship with an authentic and congruent partner
  2. Empathy
  3. Unconditional positive regard
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Explain Maintenance Tendency

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Explain Enhancement Tendency

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Explain The Experiential World

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What is awareness according to Rogers?

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What are the 3 levels below the threshold of awareness?

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  • Not symbolized but present, maybe just ignored or denied
  • Accurately symbolized and freely admitted to the self-structure
  • Experiences are perceived in a distorted manner
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Explain the Organismic Valuing Process. What does it mean to positively or negatively value experiences?

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What is Self-Actualization in Rogers’ theory?

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Explain the Self-Concept

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Explain the Ideal Self

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True or False: The more established one’s self-concept is, the easier it is to be open to change

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False

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What is positive regard?

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What is unconditional positive regard?

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17
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What is positive self-regard?

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18
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Explain conditions of worth as a barrier to psychological health. What is conditional positive regard?

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Explain incongruence

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What are the 3 effects of incongruence?

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Vulnerability, Anxiety, Threats

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Explain defensiveness. What are the 2 main defenses?

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Denial and Distortion

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Explain disorganization

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23
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What is a fully functioning person for Rogers?

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Congruence

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What are some characteristics of fully functioning persons?

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  • Aware of all experiences
  • Freshness of appreciation for all experiences
  • Trust in one’s behavior and feelings
  • Freedom of choice without inhibitions
  • Creativity and spontaneity
  • In a state of actualizing
  • Not always easy
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Explain person-centered therapy

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  • Counselor congruence
  • Unconditional positive regard
  • Empathetic
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Name 1 strength and criticism of Roger’s theory

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