Test Bank For Themes in Chinese Psychology 2nd edition by Catherine Tien

CHAPTER 2: TAOISM AND CHINESE PSYCHOLOGY Multiple Choice Questions with Answers1. According to Taoism, human beings should cherish their relationships with Nature, and maintain harmony bya. following the Taob. protecting the environmentc. understanding Nature d. all of the aboveAnswer: a2. Tao

1. is just a concept and need not to be lived and experienced
2. is in line with human nature.
3. entails dominating and controlling
4. is the way of Nature

Answer: d3. The Taoist concept of Wu Wei refers to

1. inactivity
2. no action
3. not acting in contradiction to Nature
4. not acting inappropriately

Answer: c4. The typical Taoist is

1. Passive
2. Receptive
3. Observant
4. Reluctant to change

Answer: c5. Which of the following is not Five Elements in Taoism?

1. Wood
2. Earth
3. Fire
4. Soil

Answer: d6. Which of the following is not one of the Three Treasures in Taoism? a. Hard‐workingb. Compassion and kindness

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c. Not daring to be the first d. EconomyAnswer: a7. Tao Te ChingTao

1. contains the teachings of Lao Tzu
2. contains the teachings of Chuang Tzu
3. contains the teachings of Confucius
4. contains the teachings of Mencius

Answer: a8. The Classics of Nan Hua 南華經

1. contains the teachings of Mencius
2. contains the teachings of Confucius
3. contains the teachings of Chuang Tzu
4. contains the teachings of Lao Tzu

Answer: c9. Which of the following is not one of the five attitudes of Taoism which can be incorporated into the practice of counseling?

1. respecting Nature’s rhythm
2. maintain peace of mind
3. be self aware
4. none of the above

Answer: d10. Taoism emphasizes

1. the pursuit of personal happiness
2. the pursuit of society harmony
3. the pursuit of universal happiness
4. the pursuit of universal harmony

Answer: d11. In applying the Taoist concept of the Taoist concept of “The Named” in psychotherapy, we realize that the importance of words is thata. when we find the right words to describe our state of mind, a paradigm shift may occurb. when used correctly, they facilitate accurate diagnosisc. they bring to consciousness awareness what is hidden in the preconscious or unconsciousd. they are instrumental in achieving catharsis

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Answer: a

12. In the Taoist conception, the primary emotion of the Wood Personality is a. free‐floating anxietyb. melancholiac. angerd. sadnessAnswer: a13. The emotion mostly associated with the Fire Personality according to the Taoist conception is:a. sadnessb. fearc. joyd. AngerAnswer: c14. Taoist humanism is characterized bya. maintaining a non‐competitive profileb. not interfering with the true nature of things c. acting in moderationd. all of the aboveAnswer: d

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