Question 1

The outcomes of existential therapy have been submitted to strict empirical testing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Existential therapy is especially appropriate for clients who are struggling with developmental crises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Currently, there is wide-ranging international interest in the existential approach to psychotherapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Existential therapy groups are particularly helpful for clients working on:

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A)   self-actualisation.
B)   issues of responsibility.
C)   reducing problematic behaviours.
D)   exploring family dynamics.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Existential therapy is especially useful in working with culturally diverse populations because of its focus on individuality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Existential therapists strive to be their authentic selves when working with clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When working with a client living a restricted existence, an existential therapist would likely:

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A)   explore the developmental origins of these feelings.
B)   develop a specific behavioural plan to help the client get 'unstuck.'
C)   encourage the client to do a shame-attacking exercise.
D)   make the client aware of how his or her current ways of living are keeping him or her stuck.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Existential anxiety is the unavoidable result of being confronted with the 'givens of existence.'

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The therapist's presence is:

Accepted Answer

A)   a condition of therapeutic change.
B)   a goal of therapeutic change.
C)   both a condition and a goal of therapeutic change.
D)   neither a condition nor a goal of therapeutic change.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

A statement that best illustrates 'bad faith' is:

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A)   Naturally I'm this way, because I grew up in an alcoholic family.
B)   I will not consider others in the choices I make.
C)   I must live by commitments I make.
D)   I am responsible for the choices that I make.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 6: Existential Therapy

The therapist's presence is:

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Currently, there is wide-ranging international interest in the existential approach to psychotherapy.

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A statement that best illustrates 'bad faith' is:

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Existential therapists strive to be their authentic selves when working with clients.

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Existential therapy groups are particularly helpful for clients working on:

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Existential anxiety is the unavoidable result of being confronted with the 'givens of existence.'

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The outcomes of existential therapy have been submitted to strict empirical testing.

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Existential therapy is especially appropriate for clients who are struggling with developmental crises.

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Existential therapy is especially useful in working with culturally diverse populations because of its focus on individuality.

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When working with a client living a restricted existence, an existential therapist would likely:

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Exam 6: Existential Therapy

The therapist's presence is:

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Currently, there is wide-ranging international interest in the existential approach to psychotherapy.

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A statement that best illustrates 'bad faith' is:

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Existential therapists strive to be their authentic selves when working with clients.

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Existential therapy groups are particularly helpful for clients working on:

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Existential anxiety is the unavoidable result of being confronted with the 'givens of existence.'

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The outcomes of existential therapy have been submitted to strict empirical testing.

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Existential therapy is especially appropriate for clients who are struggling with developmental crises.

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Existential therapy is especially useful in working with culturally diverse populations because of its focus on individuality.

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When working with a client living a restricted existence, an existential therapist would likely:

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