Concepts in Client-Centered Therapy, Exams of Nursing

Key concepts in client-centered therapy, including unconditional positive regard, congruency, ideal self, empathy, and the fully functioning person. It provides correct answers to questions on these topics, making it a valuable resource for students studying counseling and psychotherapy. The document delves into the core elements of the client-therapist relationship, such as congruence, unconditional positive regard, and empathetic understanding, which are central to the person-centered approach developed by carl rogers. By understanding these fundamental concepts, students can gain a deeper appreciation for the client-centered approach and its emphasis on the client's own capacity for self-direction and growth.

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NU 672 Final and other exams within class
with verified answers
The basic acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person
says or does, especially in the context of client-centered therapy. --- correct
answer ---Unconditional Positive Regard
Self-actualization occurs when a person's "ideal self" (i.e. who they would
like to be) is congruent with their actual behavior (self-image). --- correct
answer ---Congruency
Ideal Self: Always out of our reach; self-concept you would most like to
possess
Conditions of worth: Parents, teachers, peers, media, etc. only give us
what we need when we show we are worthy
Develops from conditional positive regard and self-regard
If big gap between real and ideal selves = dissatisfied; mental illness &
criminal behaviour = result of a distortion of actualizing tendency --- correct
answer ---Ideal Self
Who you wish you were doesn't match with who you actually are --- correct
answer ---Incongruence
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NU 672 Final and other exams within class

with verified answers

The basic acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person says or does, especially in the context of client-centered therapy. --- correct answer --- Unconditional Positive Regard

Self-actualization occurs when a person's "ideal self" (i.e. who they would like to be) is congruent with their actual behavior (self-image). --- correct answer --- Congruency

Ideal Self: Always out of our reach; self-concept you would most like to possess

◦ Conditions of worth: Parents, teachers, peers, media, etc. only give us what we need when we show we are worthy

◦ Develops from conditional positive regard and self-regard

◦ If big gap between real and ideal selves = dissatisfied; mental illness & criminal behaviour = result of a distortion of actualizing tendency --- correct answer --- Ideal Self

Who you wish you were doesn't match with who you actually are --- correct answer --- Incongruence

Degree of accuracy between your experience, awareness, and communication --- correct answer --- Congruence

Congruence (seeing yourself accurately; being comfortable with who you actually are)

Incongruence = cause of neurosis --- correct answer --- Mental health:

Congruence and Incongruence

Empathy = ability to understand/feel what another is experiencing (placing yourself in someone else's shoes)

Differs from sympathy (feeling badly for another)

Involves cognitive piece: perspective-taking (seeing things from other's point of view

Involves emotional piece (feeling concern and compassion + their feelings) - -- correct answer --- EMPATHY

Fully aware of real self (complete congruence)

Characteristics of the fully functioning person

◦ Openness to experience (accurate perception of your experiences and feelings)

◦ Living in the present moment (fully realize each moment)