Personal constructs are oriented toward the:

A) reconstruction of past events.
B) anticipation of future events.
C) actualization of unconscious desires.
D) release of psychic energy.

Rogers said it is difficult for a therapist to know a client's experiential world completely,because

A) no form of therapy is infallible.
B) communication is never perfect.
C) non-conscious experiences are inaccessible.
D) all of these are correct.

Raj is 29 years old. In the context of the changes that occur during early adulthood, which of the following is likely to be true?

A) Raj is likely to completely lose his ability to hear tones that are high in pitch.
B) Raj's visual acuity is likely to decline dramatically.
C) Raj's ability to hear tones that are high in pitch is likely to enhance.
D) Raj's hearing ability is likely to start declining.

Which of the following is a difference between later-born children and firstborn children?

A) Later-born children are more highly motivated to achieve than firstborn children.
B) Later-born children perform better academically and are more cooperative than firstborn children.
C) Later-born children show somewhat greater anxiety levels than firstborn children.
D) Later-born children are more rebellious and liberal than firstborn children.

As a humanistic psychologist, George's approach to conducting therapy or research is grounded in his belief in an innate drive to __________.

A) become self-actualizing
B) behave in ways dictated by outside forces
C) rely on more powerful others for guidance and direction
D) focus on only the basic needs of life-food, sex, and safety

Behavior therapy _________ to directly promote desired behavioral changes.

A) applies hereditary principles
B) uses symbolic meanings of maladaptive practices
C) uses childhood origins of problems
D) applies principles of learning