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Reality therapy
Reality therapy,Choice Theory
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Psychology
Graduate
07/12/2012

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What are the values and/or assumptions inherent in Reality therapy?
Definition
Puts responsibility of choosing goals and following through with them on the client.Therapeutic relationship ensures that client seed therapist is there to help the make changes which will improve their life. Supports behavior change.
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How does reality theory view the nature of humans?
Definition
all behavior comes from within because we perceive our version of reality. We choose our behaviour and we choose the best behaviour for our need or needs at the particular time. We are born with‘genetically encoded needs – survival, love and
belonging, power, freedom, and fun’
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According to Reality therapy what does health look like?
Definition
Personal freedom by choice and social relationships "Quality World"
Term
What are considered problems and what causes them according to Choice theory?
(reality therapy)
Definition
behaviors from unsatisfying relationship(s) wants,needs and perceptions
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Within Choice/Reality therapy theoretical framework what is the goal of life? Of therapy?
Definition
to meet psychological needs for belonging, power, freedom and fun that do not infringe on the needs of others;making responsible choices
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What are the processes or techniques employed by therapy within Reality Therapy approach to reach the goals of life and/or mental health?
Definition
Questioning, being positive, metaphors, humor, confrontation, paradoxical techniques
Term
What populations and disorders would Choice theory/reality therapy be most effective with?
Definition
Gay men,people who are resistant to change and eating disorders, depression,anxiety in teenagers, incarcerated, multicultural backgrnds
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What populations and disorders would Choice theory/reality therapy be the least effective with?
Definition
Severe personality disorders
Term
What are the strengths and weaknesses of your theory and its interventions for people of different genders, sexual orientations, ages, and ethnicities?
Definition
Superficial and simplistic, car as an analogy to a human being,existential issues and emotions are not considered. empowerment of women and men,neglects need for social change
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Understanding how people make choices helps in understanding their personalities T or F?
Definition
T
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It is not a major goal for clients to become responsible for their actions.T or F?
Definition
F
Term
To meet one's needs so that others' needs are not interfered with is to be responsible. T or F
Definition
T
Term
Individuals are responsible for the choices they make. T or F?
Definition
T
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Focus onunconsious motivation gives clients excuses for avoiding responsibility T or F
Definition
T
Term
Clients do not evaluate their own behavior or decide what changes to make t or f?
Definition
F
Term
Therapy is focused on past behavior, not present behavior. T or F?
Definition
F
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Our perceptions of the world are more important than reality itself. T or F ?
Definition
T
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We choose behaviors that keep us anxious and depressed. T or F?
Definition
T
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Therapist does not judge. T or F?
Definition
T
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Teaching educating is part of the therapist's role. T or F?
Definition
T
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The therapist takes a friendly and involved approach to helping clients. T or F ?
Definition
T
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Changing behavior, not thought and feelings, is the major focus in therapy. T or F?
Definition
T
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In therapy, clients evaluate the quality of their behavior. T or F?
Definition
T
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Planning for actions and following through with plans are important part of therapy/ T or F?
Definition
T
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Focusing on positive aspects is more helpful than focusing on negative aspects. T or F?
Definition
T
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Excuses,blaming,explaining why a plan failed is minimized.T or F?
Definition
T
Term
Punishment is not an effective therapeutic technique.T or F?
Definition
T
Term
Positive addictions, like running, can be helpful for some clients. T or F?
Definition
T
Term
Glasser did not found Choice Theory. T or F?
Definition
F
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Glasser believes that perception of reality governs behavior-
actions, thoughts and feelings. T or F?
Definition
T
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We use pictures of the world to satisfy needs of belonging, power, freedom and fun. T or F?
Definition
T
Term
Acting on choices accounts for a person's total behavior- doing, thinking, feeling, and physiology. T or F?
Definition
T
Term
If we have choices to behave in ways that will make us happy, why would we choose to be unhappy?
Definition
Perceptions of ourselves and needs of belonging, power,freedom and fun.
Term
Depression and anxiety may serve to meet a person's needs in limiting ways. T or F?
Definition
T
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Perceptions of the world influence how we meet our needs. T or F?
Definition
T
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We cannot know reality itself , butonly our perceptions which we can compare to others's perceptions of reality.Tor F?
Definition
T
Term
Perceptions are people,objects and events. T or F?
Definition
T
Term
Five basic needs are..
Definition
Survival, Belonging, power, freedom, fun
Term
Needs often conflict...
Definition
with other needs.
Term
we meet our needs...
Definition
through the perception of the world around us
Term
often choices are made without
Definition
our awareness that we are choosing.
Term
Choosing to be depressed...
Definition
is made without awareness
Term
Behavior is how we act...
Definition
to deal with ourselves and the world around us.
Term
Total behavior refers to
Definition
four components; doing, thinking, feeling and physiology
Term
The key to changing behavior is in changing...
Definition
our doing, and in particular, our thinking. (which brings about changes in our behavior)
Term
Hallucinations, delusions and/or active behaviors...
Definition
are creative.
Term
People who are"crazy" when they commit crimes should...
Definition
have control over their lives before they should be responsible for their actions.
Term
The goal of reality therapy is to
Definition
meet psychological needs of belonging, power, freedom and fun.
Term
Assessment is
Definition
asking what the client "really wants".
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The therapist creates a...
Definition
friendly involvement.
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Friendly involvement means...
Definition
an atmosphere of openness, optimism and honesty.
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