CTA Games People Play & Game Analysis 3

Question 1

How does game playing relate to stroke hunger in TA theory?

Accepted Answer

Games provide negative strokes that fulfill stroke hunger when positive strokes are unavailable

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Games provide positive strokes

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Games eliminate the need for strokes

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Games are unrelated to stroke theory

Question 2

What is the 'antithesis' to a game in TA?

Accepted Answer

A therapeutic move that prevents or interrupts the game

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A game played in reverse

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A positive version of the game

Answer

A therapeutic confrontation

Question 3

In the game 'Wooden Leg,' what is the primary purpose for the player?

Accepted Answer

To use a disability or limitation as an excuse to avoid adult responsibilities

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To gain sympathy for a physical disability

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To receive medical attention

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To win a legal case

Question 4

What role does the Victim position in the Drama Triangle play in perpetuating games?

Accepted Answer

The Victim position invites Rescuers and Persecutors, setting the game in motion

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The Victim ends the game

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The Victim provides the antithesis

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The Victim is always passive

Question 5

What distinguishes a 'game' from a single 'ulterior transaction' in TA?

Accepted Answer

Games are series of transactions with predictable outcomes while ulterior transactions are single covert exchanges

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Games are conscious and ulterior transactions are unconscious

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There is no difference

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Games are therapeutic and ulterior transactions are harmful

Question 6

Which concept describes the way game playing reinforces a person's life script?

Accepted Answer

Game payoffs produce racket feelings that confirm and deepen script decisions

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Script matrix

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Stroke economy

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Therapeutic alliance