Which of the following statement regarding emotional expression (in the context of humanistic-existential therapy) is NOT correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is option 4: None of the above
In humanistic-existential therapy:
- It is believed that society and family often curb emotional expression due to fear of disruption → Correct
- It is also believed that free emotional expression is necessary for self-actualisation → Correct
Since both statements 1 and 2 are correct, there is no incorrect statement.
NCERT: " Healing occurs when the client is able to perceive the obstacles to self- actualisation in her/his life and is able to remove them. Self-actualisation requires free emotional expression. The family and society curb emotional expression, as it is feared that a free expression of emotions can harm society by unleashing destructive forces. This curb leads to destructive behaviour and negative emotions by thwarting the process of emotional integration. Therefore, the therapy creates a permissive, non-judgmental and accepting atmosphere in which the client’s emotions can be freely expressed and the complexity, balance and integration could be achieved."