Transgenerational
Strategic/SFT
CBT/Experiential
Postmodern
Misc
100
What is the major assessment tool in Bowenian therapy?
What is the genogram?
100
During assessment, when a structural therapist notes that boundaries are very weak and that there is excessive proximity among members, the therapist is suggesting: a) disengagement. b) coalitions. c) enmeshment. d) tracking.
What is enmeshment?
100
Marital “quid pro quo” refers to: a) mutually escalating negative interactions between partners. b) marital schism. c) a contract in which behavioral responses are defined as independent from the actions of the other person. d) a contract in which behaviors are defined as dependent on what another person does.
What is a contract in which behaviors are defined as dependent on what another person does?
100
Postmodernists believe that perceived realities are constructed by individuals and are anchored in their language systems. True or False?
What is true?
100
Which of the following best defines homeostasis: a) a concept that posits that in the end all things are the same. b) a term that addresses the tendency for all systems to gravitate toward remaining the same over time. c) a concept identifying the particular distinctions between homosapiens and other biological systems. d) a concept that speaks to the “ripple affect” in systems.
What is a term that addresses the tendency for all systems to gravitate toward remaining the same over time?
200
Transgenerational therapy is a __________ therapy. a. long-term b. short-term c. manualized d. postmodern
What is long-term?
200
In the MRI version of brief therapy, it is essential to: a) assess the hierarchical disorder. b) identify the disabling sequence of which the symptom is a vital part. c) intervene paradoxically to use the system’s resistance against itself. d) acknowledge the therapist’s own role in maintaining the symptom.
What is identify the disabling sequence of which the symptom is a vital part?
200
The effort to create anxiety in the large system is the goal of: a) Bowen b) Minuchin. c) Whitaker. d) Framo
Who is Whitaker?
200
In Postmodern therapy, treatment ends when: a. it never ends. b. problems are externalized. c. the presenting problem is satisfactorily solved. d. the therapist says so.
When the presenting problem is satisfactorily solved?
200
What is the theory that sees the therapist’s “use of self” as central to the assessment process is: a) structural. b) transgenerational. c) experiential. d) Milan systemic.
What is experiential?
300
What are two models in the transgenerational paradigm?
What is Bowenian and object relations?
300
MRI therapist believe a problem behavior is just one point in a repetitive pattern. This is called: a. normative b. non-normative c. circular causality d. linear causality
What is circular causality?
300
Behavioral problems in families are caused by dysfunctional patterns of reinforcement between parents and children or between spouses. True or False?
What is true?
300
While modernists may focus on homeostasis, the postmodern therapist sees the family as ________ and __________. a. rigid and inflexible b. socially constructed and closed c. flexible and resourceful d. open and flexible
What is flexible and resourceful?
300
Complementarity is a term that refers to: a. The ability of individuals to notice strengths in their relationships b. A reciprocal relationship, where the qualities of one person make up for what is lacking in the other (and vice versa) c. A CBT technique, similar to positive reinforcement d. An intervention often used in Emotionally-Focused Therapy
What is a reciprocal relationship, where the qualities of one person make up for what is lacking in the other (and vice versa)?
400
What are the goals of treatment in the transgenerational models? a. to construct new meanings b. to increase positive behavior and decrease negative behavior c. to identify familial patterns d. to help individuals differentiate between thoughts and feelings and between self and others, to relieve symptoms and anxiety, and to take responsibility for one’s actions.
What is to help individuals differentiate between thoughts and feelings and between self and others, to relieve symptoms and anxiety, and to take responsibility for one’s actions?
400
What is the focus of treatment in the strategic models?
What is the presenting problem?
400
Which of the following is not one of the “survival stances” described by Virginia Satir? a. Placater b. Super-reasonable c. Family hero d. Congruence
What is family hero?
400
To consider what life would be like without the problem is the hallmark of what experiential intervention?
What is the miracle question?
400
What is the metaphor used for Gottman Couples Therapy: a. The negative cycle b. The sound relationship house c. The miracle house d. None of the above
What is: B. The sound relationship house
500
What theory do these models have philosophical roots in?
What is psychoanalytic theory?
500
The MRI therapists see their clients as ________ and take full responsibility for _______.
What is customers and change?
500
In CBT, therapists use many techniques, most based on principles of ______________.
What is operant conditioning?
500
Postmodern therapist emphasize _______ and ________. a. theory and insight b. language and meaning c. language and insight d. cognitions and behaviors
What is language and meaning?
500
In Gottman Couples therapy, what are the four styles that make up problematic communication styles (i.e. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse)?
What is criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling?
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