Existential Quiz
Question 1
2 / 2 pts
Existentialists contend that the experience of relatedness to other human beings:
is a neurotically dependent attachment.
should be based on our needs and theirs.
is healthy when we are able to stand alone and tap into our own strength.
is not necessary, since we are basically alone.
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
Philosophically, the existentialists would agree that:
the final decisions and choices rest with the therapist.
people do not redefine themselves by their choices.
a person cannot go beyond early conditioning.
making choices can create anxiety.
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
The central theme running through the works of Viktor Frankl is:
that freedom is a myth.
the will to meaning.
self-disclosure as the key to mental health.
the notion of self-actualization.
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
According to the existential viewpoint, death:
makes life absurd.
makes life meaningless and hopeless.
gives significance to living.
should not be explored in therapy.
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
A statement that best illustrates “bad faith” is:
Naturally I’m this way, because I grew up in an alcoholic family.
I will not consider others in the choices I make.
I must live by commitments I make.
I am responsible for the choices that I make.
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
Ursula lived in New York City on 9/11. Ever since experiencing the aftermath of the
terrorist attacks, she has felt anxiety about going to the upper level floors of tall
buildings. As an existentially oriented therapist, you might conclude that:
Ursula is highly neurotic.
Ursula’s fears are completely unfounded.
Ursula’s anxiety is normal in light of the traumatic experience she had on 9/11.
Ursula is on the verge of becoming psychotic.
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
Finding the "courage to be" involves:
confronting a specific phobia.
learning to be alone.
discarding old values.
developing a will to move forward in spite of anxiety ¬producing situations.
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
In regards to techniques, existential practitioners believe:
free association is essential to the growth and healing of the client.
no set of techniques is considered essential.
analysis of dysfunctional family patterns is imperative.
role playing is the most important technique used.
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
According to existentialists, our search for meaning involves all of these except:
discarding old values.
meaninglessness.
creating our own value system.
exploring unfinished business.
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
From a scientific perspective, existential psychotherapy:
is well researched.
lends itself easily to evaluation due to its clearly defined principles and techniques.
fits well into the framework of evidence-based practice.
is difficult to research because every psychotherapy experience is unique.
Question 1
The existential approach is particularly well-suited to clients who:
1. are dealing with grief and loss.
2. are victims of oppression.
3. have limited intellectual capacities.
4. suffer from severe mental illness.
Question 2
In regards to techniques, existential practitioners believe:
1. free association is essential to the growth and healing of the client.
2. no set of techniques is considered essential.
3. analysis of dysfunctional family patterns is imperative.
4. role playing is the most important technique used.
Question 3
Existential therapy is best considered as:
1. an approach to understand the subjective world of the client.
2. a school of therapy.
3. a system of techniques designed to create authentic humans.
4. a strategy for uncovering dysfunctional behavior.
Question 4
Existential therapy groups are particularly helpful for clients working on:
1. self-actualization.
2. issues of responsibility.
3. reducing problematic behaviors.
4. exploring family dynamics.
Question 5
The therapist's presence is:
1. a condition of therapeutic change.
2. a goal of therapeutic change.
3. both a condition and a goal of therapeutic change.
4. neither a condition nor a goal of therapeutic change.
Question 6
The British scholar working to develop training programs in existential therapy is:
1. Roll May.
2. Irvin Yalom.
3. Emmy van Deurzen.
4. J. Michael Russell.
Question 7
Viktor Frankl's approach to existential therapy is known as:
1. individual psychology.
2. logotherapy.
3. reality therapy.
4. Re-decision therapy.
Question 8
Which is not an essential aim of existential-humanistic therapy?
1. To help clients become more present to both themselves and others
2. To assist clients in identifying ways they block themselves from fuller presence
3. To dispute clients' irrational beliefs
4. To challenge clients to assume responsibility for designing their present lives
Question 9
According to the existential viewpoint, death:
1. makes life absurd.
2. makes life meaningless and hopeless.
3. gives significance to living.
4. should not be explored in therapy.
Question 10
Which of the following is not considered a basic dimension of the human condition?
1. Capacity for self-awareness
2. Striving for acceptance of others
3. Establishing meaningful relationships with others
4. Freedom and responsibility
Question 1
Philosophically, the existentialists would agree that:
1. the final decisions and choices rest with the therapist.
2. people do not redefine themselves by their choices.
3. a person cannot go beyond early conditioning.
4. making choices can create anxiety.
Question 2
Time-limited existential treatments:
1. can serve as a catalyst for clients to become actively and fully
involved in each therapy session.
2. are by definition, lacking in depth and richness.
3. lack structure and clear goals.
4. are well studied and shown to be effective.
Question 3
Existential therapy is:
1. a deterministic approach to therapy.
2. an expansion of the Adlerian school of therapy.
3. a phenomenological approach to therapy
4. a structured approach to therapy
Question 4
The goals of existential therapy include all but ____
To help clients become more present to both themselves and others
2. to assist clients in identifying ways they block themselves from fuller presence
3. helping clients to eliminate anxiety in their lives
4. to encourage clients to choose more expanded ways of being in their daily lives.
Question 5
When is the counseling process at its best from an existential viewpoint?
1. when the client feels comfortable enough to engage in shame – attacking exercises outside
of counseling sessions
2. when the deepest self of the therapist meets the deepest part of the client.
3. when the therapist uses his or her influence to convince the client to let go of his or her
anxiety
4. when sessions begin with progressive muscle relaxation
Question 6
Which person is not associated with the existential movement?
1. Rollo May
2. Victor Frankl
3. Irvin Yalom
4.B.F. Skinner
Question 7
According to existentialists, our search for meaning involves all of these except:
1. discarding old values
2. meaninglessness
3. creating our own value system
4. exploring unfinished business
Question 8
Ursula lived in New York City on 9/11. Ever since experiencing the aftermath of the terrorist
attacks, she has felt anxiety about going to the upper level floors of tall buildings. As an
existentially oriented therapist, you might include that:
1. Ursula is highly neurotic
2. Ursula’s fears are completely unfounded
3. Ursula’s anxiety is normal in light of the traumatic experience she had on 9/11
4. Ursula is on the verge of becoming psychotic
Question 9
Which of the following is not an example of how existential therapy is unlike many other
therapies?
1. It does not have a well-defined set of techniques
2. It stresses the I/Thou encounter in the therapy process
3. It focuses on the use of the specific techniques created for this theory
4. it allows for incorporation of techniques from many other approaches
Question 10
The central theme running through the works of Viktor Frankl is:
1. that freedom is a myth
2. thy will to meaning
3. self-disclosure as the key to mental health
4. the notion of self-actualization
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