Function and Dysfunction

Having an internal locus of evaluation means

• the person generally makes decisions based on her own thoughts and feelings

• the person generally makes decisions based on what other people think

• the person generally makes decisions on how they will affect other people

• the person generally makes decisions based on what she believes is right for her

Congruence means

• the person generally experiences himself on the inside how he expresses himself on the outside

• the person tends to feel differently to how other people experience him

• the person doesn't feel fake and conflicted

• the person works hard to be acceptable to others

Conditions of worth

• Encourage people to behave the way they want to

• Encourage people to behave in ways others want them to

• Encourage people to be demanding of others

• Encourage people to be empathic of others

Bringing the unconscious into conscious awareness is useful because

• it helps people to understand themselves better

• if helps people to reduce tension and anxiety

• it helps people to change patterns of problematic behaviour

• it helps people to let go of defence mechanisms

Repression

• is an example of a useful emotional strategy

• means a person can be unaware of troubling motives and desires

• Keeps distressing experiences out of mind

• is a conscious decision

Examples of defence mechanisms are

• projection

• sublimation

• rationalisation

• karateation

negative core beliefs lead to

• unreasonable and demanding expectations of self

• negative and angry interpretations of experiences

• neutral or positive interpretations of experiences

• reasonable and considerate expectations of others

rational thinking in a human being leads to

• neutral and positive inferences

• dogmatic conviction

• flexibility in thinking

• openness to new possibilities and ways of understanding

emotional health can be indicated by a person's ability to

• value herself regardless of other people's opinions

• develop and sustain healthy, lasting relationships

• think flexibly and be open to alternative interpretations

• be insightful about her motives and tendencies