NSG 527: MIDTERM EXAM: PSYCHOPATHOLOGY, THEORIES, &
ADVANCED CLINICAL MODALITIES: WILKES ACTUAL TEST
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
1) What are three techniques used in Gestalt therapy?
A) Cognitive reappraisal, mindfulness, narrative techniques
B) Topdog vs. Underdog, Empty Chair, Fantasy Games
C) Dream analysis, free association, transcendental meditation
D) Socratic questioning, behavioral contracts, role-playing -- Correct
Answer ✔✔ B
Explanation: Key techniques in Gestalt therapy include "Topdog vs. Underdog,"
which explores inner conflicts, the "Empty Chair" technique that allows
dialogue with significant others or parts of oneself, and "Fantasy Games" that
encourage imaginative exploration.
2) What is the "Empty Chair" technique in Gestalt therapy?
A) A method for assessing environmental influences
B) A technique to discuss historical traumas
C) A way to express feelings towards another person symbolically
D) A technique for relaxation -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
, Explanation: The "Empty Chair" technique requires clients to speak to an
imaginary person seated in the empty chair. This method evokes emotions
related to unresolved issues, facilitating catharsis and insight.
3) Who are the founders of Gestalt therapy?
A) Virginia Satir and Carl Whitaker
B) Fritz Perls and Laura Perls
C) Rollo May and Irvin Yalom
D) Carl Rogers and Albert Ellis -- Correct Answer ✔✔ B
Explanation: Fritz Perls and Laura Perls are credited with establishing Gestalt
therapy, which emphasizes awareness, personal responsibility, and the
importance of experiencing the present moment in the therapeutic process.
4) What is the basic goal of Gestalt therapy?
A) Modify behavior through rewards
B) Assist clients in understanding their past
C) Move from environmental support to self-support through awareness
D) Analyze dreams and unconscious desires -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
Explanation: Gestalt therapy seeks to empower clients to achieve self-support
by cultivating awareness and self-determination. The focus is on the “here and
now," encouraging clients to recognize their current thoughts and feelings
rather than solely analyzing historical events.
5) What is the term for the challenge in Gestalt therapy where clients may feel
paralyzed when trying to connect with their feelings?
A) Blockage
B) Standstill
C) Impasse
D) Conundrum -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
Explanation: Impasse refers to a state where clients struggle to engage with their
emotions and may feel immobilized in their therapeutic journey. Addressing it is
crucial for enabling clients to reconnect with their emotional experience.
ADVANCED CLINICAL MODALITIES: WILKES ACTUAL TEST
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
1) What are three techniques used in Gestalt therapy?
A) Cognitive reappraisal, mindfulness, narrative techniques
B) Topdog vs. Underdog, Empty Chair, Fantasy Games
C) Dream analysis, free association, transcendental meditation
D) Socratic questioning, behavioral contracts, role-playing -- Correct
Answer ✔✔ B
Explanation: Key techniques in Gestalt therapy include "Topdog vs. Underdog,"
which explores inner conflicts, the "Empty Chair" technique that allows
dialogue with significant others or parts of oneself, and "Fantasy Games" that
encourage imaginative exploration.
2) What is the "Empty Chair" technique in Gestalt therapy?
A) A method for assessing environmental influences
B) A technique to discuss historical traumas
C) A way to express feelings towards another person symbolically
D) A technique for relaxation -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
, Explanation: The "Empty Chair" technique requires clients to speak to an
imaginary person seated in the empty chair. This method evokes emotions
related to unresolved issues, facilitating catharsis and insight.
3) Who are the founders of Gestalt therapy?
A) Virginia Satir and Carl Whitaker
B) Fritz Perls and Laura Perls
C) Rollo May and Irvin Yalom
D) Carl Rogers and Albert Ellis -- Correct Answer ✔✔ B
Explanation: Fritz Perls and Laura Perls are credited with establishing Gestalt
therapy, which emphasizes awareness, personal responsibility, and the
importance of experiencing the present moment in the therapeutic process.
4) What is the basic goal of Gestalt therapy?
A) Modify behavior through rewards
B) Assist clients in understanding their past
C) Move from environmental support to self-support through awareness
D) Analyze dreams and unconscious desires -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
Explanation: Gestalt therapy seeks to empower clients to achieve self-support
by cultivating awareness and self-determination. The focus is on the “here and
now," encouraging clients to recognize their current thoughts and feelings
rather than solely analyzing historical events.
5) What is the term for the challenge in Gestalt therapy where clients may feel
paralyzed when trying to connect with their feelings?
A) Blockage
B) Standstill
C) Impasse
D) Conundrum -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
Explanation: Impasse refers to a state where clients struggle to engage with their
emotions and may feel immobilized in their therapeutic journey. Addressing it is
crucial for enabling clients to reconnect with their emotional experience.
