Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:
The role of the therapist in gestalt therapy is to:
Options:
Direct and control the client's behavior
Analyze and interpret the client's unconscious conflicts
Act as a facilitator in increasing self-awareness and self-acceptance
Provide unconditional positive regard and empathy to the client
Correct Answer:
Act as a facilitator in increasing self-awareness and self-acceptance
Explanation:
In gestalt therapy, the therapist's role is to act as a facilitator, helping the client increase their self-awareness and self-acceptance. The therapist encourages the client to explore and express their feelings, facilitating their growth and integration.