Gestalt Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the developers of gestalt theory and therapy
A
Fritz perls and Laura posner perls
2
Q
What is central to gestalt therapy
A
Sensory experience in the here and now
With an emphasis on self awareness
3
Q
The metaphorical process of mentally chewing and digesting as a way to assimilate ideas is called
A
Mental metabolism
4
Q
T/F: gestalt theory focuses more on self-regulation than self-actualization
A
True
5
Q
T/F gestalt theory is an existential-humanistic approach
A
True
6
Q
In gestalt therapy, an Intervention that helps clients focus on their emotions and become clearer about where their feelings originate is what technique
A
Empty chair
7
Q
T/F: gestalt therapy is difficult to empirically validate
A
Truev
