What is the use of the term dichotomies in transpersonal psychology?
a. Growth is associated with learning to live with the anxiety associated with dichotomies in a persons life.
b. Growth is the healing of a series of dichotomies within the individual. True consciousness sees the unity of apparent opposites.
c. Growth is associated with exaggerating a series of dichotomies within the individual so that the client can identify with what is good or socially acceptable.
d. The counselor needs to understand the conflicting demands that affect the client so that they can better problem-solve.
e. Dichotomies are not a focus of transpersonal therapy because they are considered trivial. The client needs to focus on spirituality.
Question 2
What types of exercises are used to accomplish ego transcendence?
a. Most practices that lead to ego transcendence are done on a daily basis, starting with the simplest tasks and working up to more demanding levels over time.
b. Most practices that lead to ego transcendence are one-time learning experiences over an extended period, such as a weekend retreat.
c. Most practices that lead to ego transcendence are one-time and brief such as hypnosis or dream analysis.
d. Most ego transcendence experiences occur spontaneously and are not controlled by the counselor or the client.
e. Most practices involve attending church or some other spiritual support group.