Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Role plays and acting out fantasies is an important part of this therapy. Here client's self awareness and self-acceptance is enhanced. Identify the therapy.

Options:

Behaviour Therapy

Client-Centred Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Existential Therapy

Correct Answer:

Gestalt Therapy

Explanation:

Gestalt Therapy: The German word gestalt means ‘whole’. This therapy was given by Freiderick (Fritz) Perls together with his wife Laura Perls. The goal of gestalt therapy is to increase an individual’s self-awareness and selfacceptance. The client is taught to recognise the bodily processes and the emotions that are being blocked out from awareness. The therapist does this by encouraging the client to act out fantasies about feelings and conflicts. This therapy can also be used in group settings.