Compare and Contrast Client-Centered with Gestalt Therapy in Terms of the Goals

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Essay

Compare and contrast client-centered with Gestalt therapy in terms of the goals of therapy, the role of the therapist, and therapeutic effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Expert Power

The ability to influence others based on the possession of knowledge, skills, or expertise that is recognized and valued.

Expectation-States Theory

A social theory that explains how individuals' expectations in a group setting influence the dynamics of status and influence within the group.

Status Characteristics

Attributes or qualities that influence an individual's standing or prestige within a social hierarchy, affecting interactions and perceptions.

Ascribed

A status or attribute assigned at birth or assumed involuntarily later in life, not based on individual merit or achievement.