Existential Flashcards

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Existential psychotherapy is a

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philosophical approach to existence.

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2
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The therapeutic stance of the existential therapist is as a(n)

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fellow traveler.

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3
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According to existentialists, when an individual recognizes his or her uniqueness and is
remaining true to the self, he or she is being

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authentic.

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4
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The primary task of existential therapy is to facilitate

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genuineness.

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5
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: Existentialists consider anxiety that is proportionate to the situation confronted as

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normal anxiety.

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6
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: In contrast to psychoanalytical approaches, existential approaches

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view conflict as grounded in human predicament, not suppressed instincts.

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7
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Existential approaches are most similar to which of the following approaches?

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Gestalt

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8
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The existentialist who first emphasized death anxiety was

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Epicurus

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9
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In 1958, existential psychotherapy was introduced to the United States with publication of
Existence: A New Dimension in Psychiatry and Psychology by

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Rollo May.

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10
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The first comprehensive textbook on existential psychotherapy, titled Existential
Psychotherapy, was written by

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Irvin Yalom.

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11
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Existential psychologists would advocate viewing the person

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both subjectively and objectively

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12
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: Proponents of existential psychotherapy have not advocated specific training institutes
because its

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presuppositions can underlie any form of therapy.

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13
Q

The therapy that practices attitude toward human suffering, has no manual, and asks deep
questions about the nature of the human being and the nature of anxiety is known as

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existential psychotherapy

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14
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Yalom defines four categories that encompass fundamental challenges of the human
condition known as

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ultimate concerns

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15
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The individual who described logotherapy was

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Frankl. logotherapy

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16
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Existentialism is most largely influenced by the field of

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philosophy.

17
Q

In existential terms, the conflicts individuals experience are regarding

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the givens of existence.

18
Q

: Which of the following is NOT one of Yaloms identified ultimate concerns?

19
Q

The existential concept of freedom refers to the fact that we

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are the authors of our own world.

20
Q

A concept ultimately associated with freedom is

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assuming responsibility

21
Q

The presuppositions of existential psychotherapy can be applied to

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all forms of therapy.

22
Q

Which of the following approaches to human distress would be incompatible with an
existential approach?

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None, all are potentially compatible

23
Q

: Who points out that all relationships are poised on the poles of being a part of and apart
from the twin perils of merger and isolation?

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Irvin Yalom

24
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Existentialists hypothesize that anxiety is the result of

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awareness of ultimate concerns

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To cope with ultimate concerns regarding death, individuals will often use the defense mechanism of
creating an ultimate rescuer
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From the existential perspective, deep conflict means the
most fundamental concern at that moment.
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What is the most powerful tool we have in our efforts to connect with other people and permits one to experience, at a deep level, what someone else is feeling?
Empathy
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An experience that forces an individual to confront an existential issue is known as a
boundary situation.
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What does Yalom recount in the story of The Gift of Therapy that can enliven and direct therapy?
Dreams
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Existential psychotherapy (ET) primarily focuses on
the here and now.