In a Longitudinal Study of Individuals from Their Early Thirties

question 66

Multiple Choice

In a longitudinal study of individuals from their early thirties through their late sixties/early seventies:

• A) a significant increase in spirituality occurred between late middle and late adulthood.
• B) spirituality peaked in late middle adulthood.
• C) there was no significant change in spirituality from late middle to late adulthood.
• D) a dramatic decrease in spirituality occurred between late middle and late adulthood.

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Definitions:

Rogers' Conditions

Refers to Carl Rogers' three core conditions for effective counseling and therapy: empathy, congruence (authenticity), and unconditional positive regard for the client.

Successful Psychotherapy

The achievement of desired outcomes in psychotherapy, such as symptom reduction, improved well-being, and resolution of specific issues.

Necessary

Essential; required for a specific purpose or to achieve a particular result.

Gestalt

A psychotherapeutic approach that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment.