Rogers Believed That Phony Fronts Destroy the Growth Atmosphere Sought

question 501

Essay

Rogers believed that phony fronts destroy the growth atmosphere sought in client-centered therapy; therefore, the therapist must strive to be genuine and honest about his or her own feelings, a condition known as __________.

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Definitions:

Qualitative Research

Research that is somewhat less structured than quantitative research but that allows more depth of interpretation and nuance in what people say and do.

Participant Observation

A research method in which researchers immerse themselves in the group or setting being studied, directly observing and participating in its activities.

Ethnography

A qualitative research method that studies cultures and communities through close observation, participation, and interviews.

Controlled Experiment

A scientific study where one variable is changed at a time to isolate the effects of that variable, providing strong evidence for a cause and effect.