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CBT Character Structures in Bioenergetic Analysis Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following best describes 'character armor' as used in bioenergetic analysis?

    Answer: Chronic muscular tensions that reflect and maintain psychological defenses

    Character armor refers to chronic, patterned muscular tensions that both express and maintain a person's psychological defenses against painful emotions.

  2. In bioenergetics, the oral character's deep hunger for contact is most therapeutically addressed through:

    Answer: Supporting self-sustaining capacities alongside genuine nurturing contact

    Therapeutic work with the oral character balances genuine nurturing contact with building the client's own self-sustaining capacities.

  3. The concept of 'grounding' in bioenergetic character work primarily refers to:

    Answer: The energetic and physical connection between a person's body and the ground/reality

    Grounding in bioenergetics refers to the energetic and physical connection between a person's body and the ground, which supports a sense of reality and emotional stability.

  4. Which character structure is most associated with the defense of 'holding in' and suppressing natural impulses?

    Answer: Masochistic

    The masochistic character is fundamentally organized around 'holding in' — suppressing natural impulses, especially anger and spontaneity, out of fear of consequences.

  5. A bioenergetic therapist notices a client has a bright, animated face but a lifeless, immobile lower body. This pattern is most associated with which character structure?

    Answer: Schizoid

    The schizoid character often shows a vivid or hyperactive upper region while the lower body appears disconnected, immobile, or lifeless, reflecting the fundamental body-mind split.

  6. Which body area is considered the key indicator of the rigid character structure's primary holding pattern?

    Answer: The chest and heart area

    The rigid character's primary holding is in the chest and heart area, reflecting the closing off of the heart to protect against rejection in love.