Person-Centered Therapy, in Contrast to Most Other Forms of Psychotherapy

question 192

Multiple Choice

Person-centered therapy, in contrast to most other forms of psychotherapy,

• A) uses rewards and punishments for specific, well-defined behaviors.
• B) makes much use of biological and medical interventions.
• C) offers little intervention, advice, or direction.
• D) makes heavy use of both Freud's and Adler's theories.

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Definitions:

Hierarchy Of Needs

The Hierarchy of Needs is a framework suggesting people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to more advanced needs, a concept integral to understanding human motivation.

Motivation

Motivation refers to the internal or external forces that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role, or subject to achieve a goal.

Self-Actualization Needs

Self-actualization needs represent the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, referring to the fulfillment of personal potential and self-development pursuits.

Maslow Hierarchy

A theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, culminating in self-actualization.