Exam 2 Flashcards
Freedom
author of our lives, responsible.
Isolation
includes interpersonal and intrapersonal isolation.
Meaning
to find meaning in human suffering.
Death
knowing we are finite and to make the most use of our time.
What did Frankl mean by “will to meaning”?
doing a deed, building relationships, and the attitude we take towards human suffering.
Why doesn’t existentialism lend itself to scientific evaluation.
Philosophic by nature and is not technique orientated. The use of language makes it confusing and difficult to research and measure outcomes.
Understand why people may feel powerless?
the thought that a person cannot take action against major life, social, and family problems.
Where does anxiety come from for an existentialist?
apprehension cued by a threat that there is no way to find meaning.
Why isn’t existentialism isn’t a stand alone therapy.
It’s not typically a structured and problem orientated approach to counseling. It’s more theory and less practical to apply.
How does self actualization occur? (Rogers)
When a person’s ideal self matches with their behavior. It is the full realization of ones potential and true self.
What does it mean to be congruent?
transparent, genuine, the same throughout.
What are conditions of worth?
expectations placed upon us to receive love and acceptance.
Examples of conditions of worth?
Grades, Athletic ability, outward beauty, obedient, academic ability, moral or religious standards, factors they can only guess
Know the meta-analysis research and the amount of variance associated with each element of the client.
30% therapy, 15% technique, 15% placebo, 40% client variable
Dodo bird effect
controversial topic that claims all psychotherapies produce equivalent outcomes.
