The Gestalt Therapy Approach of Fritz Perls Is Largely Based

question 458

Multiple Choice

The Gestalt therapy approach of Fritz Perls is largely based on

• A)social learning principles that describe how people can learn from modelling and behavioural observations
• B)perceptual principles that describe how different stimuli are perceived
• C)classical conditioning principles that describe how associations between stimuli are learned
• D)operant conditioning principles that describe how associations between behaviours and consequences are learned

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Definitions:

Instrumental Aggression

Aggression aimed at achieving a goal or obtaining an object, status, or reward.

Psychosocial Development

The theory proposed by Erik Erikson that human development is a life-long process divided into eight stages, each characterized by a different challenge or crisis.

Erikson's Third Stage

In Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, this stage is known as the Initiative vs. Guilt phase, occurring between ages 3 and 5, focusing on children developing a sense of purpose through play and social interactions.

Empathy

The ability to comprehend and share another person's feelings or mental state.