CTA Strokes, Rackets & Stamp Collecting

Question 1

In transactional analysis, what is a 'stroke'?

Accepted Answer

A unit of recognition that acknowledges another person's existence

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A physical touch only

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A type of transaction

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A therapeutic intervention

Question 2

What is the difference between 'conditional' and 'unconditional' strokes?

Accepted Answer

Conditional strokes are for what a person does; unconditional are for who a person is

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Conditional strokes are verbal; unconditional are nonverbal

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Conditional strokes are positive; unconditional are negative

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There is no meaningful difference

Question 3

What is the 'stroke economy' in TA, as described by Claude Steiner?

Accepted Answer

The artificial restriction of strokes taught in childhood to create dependency and control

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A financial metaphor for therapy fees

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A system for earning positive strokes

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The total number of strokes in a relationship

Question 4

What are 'plastic strokes' in TA?

Accepted Answer

Insincere, hollow strokes that appear positive but lack genuine warmth

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Physically nurturing touch

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Strokes given to children

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A type of unconditional stroke

Question 5

What is 'stroke hunger' in TA?

Accepted Answer

The fundamental human need for recognition and stimulation

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A client's reluctance to give strokes

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Being dissatisfied with therapy

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Overgiving strokes in sessions

Question 6

According to TA, what happens when positive strokes are consistently unavailable?

Accepted Answer

People will seek negative strokes to fulfill their stroke hunger

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People stop needing strokes

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People become healthier

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People only give strokes to others