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

CHAPTER 2: TAOISM AND CHINESE PSYCHOLOGY Multiple Choice Questions with Answers

1. According to Taoism, human beings should cherish their relationships with Nature, and maintain harmony by
a. following the Tao
b. protecting the environment

c. understanding Nature d. all of the above

Answer: a

2. 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: d

3. 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: c

4. The typical Taoist is

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

Answer: c

5. Which of the following is not Five Elements in Taoism?

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

Answer: d

6. Which of the following is not one of the Three Treasures in Taoism? a. Hard‐working
b. Compassion and kindness

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c. Not daring to be the first d. Economy

Answer: a

7. 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: a

8. 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: c

9. 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: d

10. 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: d

11. In applying the Taoist concept of the Taoist concept of “The Named” in psychotherapy, we realize that the importance of words is that
a. when we find the right words to describe our state of mind, a paradigm shift may occur
b. when used correctly, they facilitate accurate diagnosis
c. they bring to consciousness awareness what is hidden in the preconscious or unconscious
d. 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 anxiety
b. melancholia
c. anger

d. sadness

Answer: a

13. The emotion mostly associated with the Fire Personality according to the Taoist conception is:
a. sadness
b. fear

c. joy
d. Anger

Answer: c

14. Taoist humanism is characterized by
a. maintaining a non‐competitive profile
b. not interfering with the true nature of things c. acting in moderation
d. all of the above

Answer: d

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