Introduction to Psychology: Humanistic Psychology
SCENARIO: In a therapy session, Patrick describes his fight with Yalum. "Maybe it was my fault," he says. "Yeah! Cause...I'm sort of timid about speaking up, so I just bopped him instead. Hit him right on the button! I feel, you know...I think I should speak up more. That's what I'd like to do. Yup. (Pauses) I wish... (Longer pause) Well, his bloody nose, it got all over the place. That's, ah...it's upsetting. Makes me...I feel like a bum." (In your answers we are looking for the correct terminology, or a one sentence answer.)
1. Indicate the focus of the counselor in the case. In other words, with which reality would the counselor be most concerned?
2. According to self-theory, which concept emerges in Patrick's final comment about himself?
3. Which concept in self-theory becomes relevant when Patrick wishes that he had not bashed Yalum without saying something first?
4. The discrepancy between Patrick's thoughts about himself at different points in his monologue reveals what condition or process, according to self-theory?
5. In order for Patrick to experience personal growth, which three characteristics or elements will be essential in the therapeutic environment?
6. What innate tendency should be released in Patrick or anyone else in this environment?
7. What should the therapist do or say if Patrick refuses to speak during a therapy session?
8. Why is this type of therapy called person centered therapy?