How would the attitudes and behaviors of a counselor with a Gestalt theoretical orientation compare to those of a counselor with a person-centered theoretical orientation?
a. The two would behave in similar ways, both focusing on unconditional positive regard and empathy.
b. Both counselors would always let a client know how the client’s behavior is affecting the counselor.
c. The Gestalt counselor would act bored, irritated, or impatient if that's the way he or she felt, whereas the person-centered counselor would practice unconditional positive regard and display empathy.
d. The person-centered counselor would be more likely to use confrontation tactics with the client.
e. The Gestalt counselor would be more apt to use transference and countertransference to demonstrate to the client areas of concern.
Answer: c
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