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How do existential therapists view the processes of assessment and diagnosis?
 
  a. They are staunch supporters of the DSM.
  b. Many existentialists have created diagnostic assessment tools such as the MMPI.
  c. They resist classifying individuals through diagnosis and instead encourage inner searching for all clients.
  d. Existential therapists completely reject the use of assessment tools.
  e. Clients are allowed to exercise their free will and newfound self knowledge by providing the therapist with the most appropriate diagnosis.

Question 2

What does the humanistic/existential counselor try to do in focused listening?
 
  a. Listen for themes in the clients talk that reflect the struggles with meaning and identity underneath the themes.
  b. Give good advice.
  c. Use techniques learned in the rigorous training that counselors must go through to become Certified Humanistic/Existential Psychotherapists.
  d. Solve problems, focusing on basic levels of Maslows hierarchy of needs.
  e. Help the client understand the unconscious reasons behind his or her self-destructive behavior.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a



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