Question 1

Dr.Lopez is a clinical psychologist whose belief about sickness is similar to that of Rollo May.Therefore,Dr.Lopez believes that

Accepted Answer

A)  sickness is a strategy whereby an individual seeks to preserve his or her being. 
B)  individuals are lured into the sick role because it is sanctioned by our modern society. 
C)  sickness inevitably leads to suicide. 
D)  sickness is a byproduct of genetic or biological dysfunctions. 
A)  sickness is a strategy whereby an individual seeks to preserve his or her being. 
B)  individuals are lured into the sick role because it is sanctioned by our modern society. 
C)  sickness inevitably leads to suicide. 
D)  sickness is a byproduct of genetic or biological dysfunctions.

Question 2

Describe the philosophy of existentialism.

Accepted Answer

Existentialism is a philosophical moveme

Question 3

In his existential analysis of personality,May sought to dissolve the traditional dualism of ________ that has pervaded Western thought since Descartes.

Accepted Answer

A)  science and philosophy 
B)  object and subject 
C)  war and peace 
D)  I and thou 
A)  science and philosophy 
B)  object and subject 
C)  war and peace 
D)  I and thou

Question 4

What does the existential approach in psychology focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Understanding human beings in terms of classical and operant conditioning 
B)  The human being as he or she is emerging and becoming 
C)  The interaction of id, ego, and superego 
D)  The death instinct in human beings 
A)  Understanding human beings in terms of classical and operant conditioning 
B)  The human being as he or she is emerging and becoming 
C)  The interaction of id, ego, and superego 
D)  The death instinct in human beings

Question 5

In 1969,May defined __________ as "any natural function which has the power to take over the whole person."

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A)  creative consciousness 
B)  myth 
C)  the daimonic 
D)  anxiety 
A)  creative consciousness 
B)  myth 
C)  the daimonic 
D)  anxiety

Question 6

Two major trends that Rollo May's work brings together are

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A)  psychoanalysis and existentialism. 
B)  existentialism and cognitive theory. 
C)  learning theory and psychoanalysis. 
D)  learning theory and cognitive theory. 
A)  psychoanalysis and existentialism. 
B)  existentialism and cognitive theory. 
C)  learning theory and psychoanalysis. 
D)  learning theory and cognitive theory.

Question 7

Ronald represses all of his angry impulses and,as a result,has become consumed by them.The term that May would use to describe to Ronald's anger is

Accepted Answer

A)  daimonic. 
B)  paradox. 
C)  existence. 
D)  intentionality. 
A)  daimonic. 
B)  paradox. 
C)  existence. 
D)  intentionality.

Question 8

According to May,powerlessness leads to impotence and apathy,which in turn can lead to a

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A)  desire to take effective action. 
B)  preoccupation with one's self. 
C)  stoic attitude. 
D)  violent and hostile posture. 
A)  desire to take effective action. 
B)  preoccupation with one's self. 
C)  stoic attitude. 
D)  violent and hostile posture.

Question 9

Identify two major traditions that Rollo May combines.

Accepted Answer

Rollo May, an influential American exist

Question 10

What did May believe about consciousness of self?

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A)  It cannot be studied. 
B)  It develops automatically throughout the lifespan. 
C)  It comes at the risk of anxiety and inner conflict. 
D)  It is not limited to the human species. 
A)  It cannot be studied. 
B)  It develops automatically throughout the lifespan. 
C)  It comes at the risk of anxiety and inner conflict. 
D)  It is not limited to the human species.

Question 11

For what types of problems is existential psychotherapy most ideally suited? For which types of problems is it most poorly suited?

Accepted Answer

Existential psychotherapy is most ideall

Question 12

According to existentialists such as May,knowledge is

Accepted Answer

A)  the accumulation of objective facts throughout the life span. 
B)  the ability to apply logic to novel problems. 
C)  defined by doing rather than thinking. 
D)  the ability to ponder and discuss existential issues. 
A)  the accumulation of objective facts throughout the life span. 
B)  the ability to apply logic to novel problems. 
C)  defined by doing rather than thinking. 
D)  the ability to ponder and discuss existential issues.

Question 13

May believed that the central problem we faced in the second half of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first century is

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A)  the increasing world population. 
B)  a pervasive feeling of powerlessness. 
C)  repressed sexuality. 
D)  environmental pollution. 
A)  the increasing world population. 
B)  a pervasive feeling of powerlessness. 
C)  repressed sexuality. 
D)  environmental pollution.

Question 14

Discuss the existentialist approach to scientific methodology.

Accepted Answer

Existentialism is a philosophical approa

Question 15

Which of May's four states of consciousness of self is analogous to Maslow's peak experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creative consciousness of self 
B)  Ordinary consciousness of self 
C)  The stage of rebellion 
D)  The stage of innocence 
A)  Creative consciousness of self 
B)  Ordinary consciousness of self 
C)  The stage of rebellion 
D)  The stage of innocence

Question 16

According to May,what is the main question in the Oedipal drama?

Accepted Answer

A)  Why was Oedipus exiled as a baby? 
B)  Will Oedipus recognize what he has done? 
C)  Will Oedipus be punished? 
D)  Why did Oedipus murder his father? 
A)  Why was Oedipus exiled as a baby? 
B)  Will Oedipus recognize what he has done? 
C)  Will Oedipus be punished? 
D)  Why did Oedipus murder his father?

Question 17

According to May,we cannot know the truth until we have

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A)  listened to the opinion of others. 
B)  looked at it with detached objectivity. 
C)  taken a stand on it. 
D)  tested it experimentally. 
A)  listened to the opinion of others. 
B)  looked at it with detached objectivity. 
C)  taken a stand on it. 
D)  tested it experimentally.

Question 18

Which of the following is not among May's four stages of consciousness of self?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage of innocence 
B)  Creative consciousness of self 
C)  Ordinary consciousness of self 
D)  Stage of paradox 
A)  Stage of innocence 
B)  Creative consciousness of self 
C)  Ordinary consciousness of self 
D)  Stage of paradox

Question 19

Describe the four ontological assumptions May makes concerning human beings and explain how they can give us a structural basis for a science of personality.

Accepted Answer

May makes four ontological assumptions c

Question 20

Despite her clear understanding that it is wrong,two-year-old Amanda is forever attempting to climb objects to reach a colorful,glass sculpture that sits on a high shelf in the living room.Amanda is demonstrating which state of consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creative consciousness of self 
B)  Ordinary consciousness of self 
C)  Stage of innocence 
D)  Stage of rebellion 
A)  Creative consciousness of self 
B)  Ordinary consciousness of self 
C)  Stage of innocence 
D)  Stage of rebellion

Dr.Lopez is a clinical psychologist whose belief about sickness is similar to that of Rollo May.Therefore,Dr.Lopez believes that

Describe the philosophy of existentialism.

In his existential analysis of personality,May sought to dissolve the traditional dualism of ________ that has pervaded Western thought since Descartes.

What does the existential approach in psychology focus on?

In 1969,May defined __________ as "any natural function which has the power to take over the whole person."

Two major trends that Rollo May's work brings together are

Ronald represses all of his angry impulses and,as a result,has become consumed by them.The term that May would use to describe to Ronald's anger is

According to May,powerlessness leads to impotence and apathy,which in turn can lead to a

Identify two major traditions that Rollo May combines.

What did May believe about consciousness of self?

For what types of problems is existential psychotherapy most ideally suited? For which types of problems is it most poorly suited?

According to existentialists such as May,knowledge is

May believed that the central problem we faced in the second half of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first century is

Discuss the existentialist approach to scientific methodology.

Which of May's four states of consciousness of self is analogous to Maslow's peak experience?

According to May,what is the main question in the Oedipal drama?

According to May,we cannot know the truth until we have

Which of the following is not among May's four stages of consciousness of self?

Describe the four ontological assumptions May makes concerning human beings and explain how they can give us a structural basis for a science of personality.

Despite her clear understanding that it is wrong,two-year-old Amanda is forever attempting to climb objects to reach a colorful,glass sculpture that sits on a high shelf in the living room.Amanda is demonstrating which state of consciousness?

Introduction Evaluating Personality Theories

Psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud

Analytical Psychology Carl Jung

Inter-psychic Theories Alfred Adler, Harry Stack Sullivan

Psychoanalytic Social Psychology Karen Horney Erich Fromm

Ego Analytic Psychology Anna Freud Erik Erikson Dan McAdams

Human Relations Object Relations Theory, Relational-Cultural Theory

Experimental Analysis of Behavior John Dollard and Neal Miller B.F.Skinner

Social Learning Theories Albert Bandura, Julian Rotter, Walter Mischel

Traits and Personology Gordon Allport Henry Murray

Factor Analytic, Genetic and Evolutionary Theories Raymond Cattell, The Big Five Personality Traits, Genetic and Evolutionary Developments

Biological Traits Hans Eysenck

Humanism Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers

Personal Constructs George Kelly

Cognitive-Behavioral Theories Albert Ellis, Aaron Beck, Arnold Lazarus

Zen Buddhism

Conclusion personality Theory in Perspective

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Exam 14: Existential Psychoanalysis Rollo May

Dr.Lopez is a clinical psychologist whose belief about sickness is similar to that of Rollo May.Therefore,Dr.Lopez believes that

Describe the philosophy of existentialism.

In his existential analysis of personality,May sought to dissolve the traditional dualism of ________ that has pervaded Western thought since Descartes.

What does the existential approach in psychology focus on?

In 1969,May defined __________ as "any natural function which has the power to take over the whole person."

Two major trends that Rollo May's work brings together are

Ronald represses all of his angry impulses and,as a result,has become consumed by them.The term that May would use to describe to Ronald's anger is

According to May,powerlessness leads to impotence and apathy,which in turn can lead to a

Identify two major traditions that Rollo May combines.

What did May believe about consciousness of self?

For what types of problems is existential psychotherapy most ideally suited? For which types of problems is it most poorly suited?

According to existentialists such as May,knowledge is

May believed that the central problem we faced in the second half of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first century is

Discuss the existentialist approach to scientific methodology.

Which of May's four states of consciousness of self is analogous to Maslow's peak experience?

According to May,what is the main question in the Oedipal drama?

According to May,we cannot know the truth until we have

Which of the following is not among May's four stages of consciousness of self?

Describe the four ontological assumptions May makes concerning human beings and explain how they can give us a structural basis for a science of personality.

Despite her clear understanding that it is wrong,two-year-old Amanda is forever attempting to climb objects to reach a colorful,glass sculpture that sits on a high shelf in the living room.Amanda is demonstrating which state of consciousness?

Introduction Evaluating Personality Theories

Psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud

Analytical Psychology Carl Jung

Inter-psychic Theories Alfred Adler, Harry Stack Sullivan

Psychoanalytic Social Psychology Karen Horney Erich Fromm

Ego Analytic Psychology Anna Freud Erik Erikson Dan McAdams

Human Relations Object Relations Theory, Relational-Cultural Theory

Experimental Analysis of Behavior John Dollard and Neal Miller B.F.Skinner

Social Learning Theories Albert Bandura, Julian Rotter, Walter Mischel

Traits and Personology Gordon Allport Henry Murray

Factor Analytic, Genetic and Evolutionary Theories Raymond Cattell, The Big Five Personality Traits, Genetic and Evolutionary Developments

Biological Traits Hans Eysenck

Humanism Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers

Personal Constructs George Kelly

Cognitive-Behavioral Theories Albert Ellis, Aaron Beck, Arnold Lazarus

Zen Buddhism

Conclusion personality Theory in Perspective

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