On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy

In what ways does Rogers’s assertion of the individual’s inherent positive direction challenge traditional authority structures in education, family life, and the workplace?

What does On Being a Person have to say—both explicitly and implicitly—about religion and religious thought? Use examples in your answer.

In Chapter 10, Rogers addresses the apparent conflict between his role as a subjective therapist and his commitment to objective science. What are the strengths and weaknesses of his proposed synthesis?

Discuss the use of case-study evidence. How do these examples of Roger’s therapeutic relationships affect his self-presentation as a clinician and authorial voice?

How does Rogers use language choice, imagery, descriptions and examples to introduce complex ideas and terminology to a general audience?

How does Rogers’s promotion of “flux” challenge conventional mid-20th-century ideas of personal identity, success, and mental health goals?

In what ways does the organizational structure of the essay collection influence the reader’s experience and understanding?

How does Rogers model and exemplify the experiential and person-driven approach through the use of autobiographical material?