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Family Systems and Therapy Quiz

#1

Which of the following is a primary focus of family systems therapy?

Addressing communication patterns and dynamics within the family
Explanation

Focuses on family communication dynamics.

#2

Who is considered the founder of family therapy?

Salvador Minuchin
Explanation

Pioneer in family therapy.

#3

Which of the following is NOT a common goal of family therapy?

Promoting individualism
Explanation

Does not encourage individualism.

#4

What is the term used to describe a family therapy technique where a family member acts out a role to explore the dynamics of a family situation?

Family sculpting
Explanation

Technique involving role enactment.

#5

In family therapy, what does the term 'enmeshment' refer to?

A lack of boundaries, leading to over-involvement and blurred individual identities
Explanation

Lack of boundaries causing identity blur.

#6

Which of the following is a key principle of structural family therapy?

Identifying and restructuring family subsystems and boundaries
Explanation

Focuses on restructuring family units.

#7

Which type of family therapy focuses on changing dysfunctional patterns of interaction and communication?

Strategic family therapy
Explanation

Targets dysfunctional interaction patterns.

#8

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dysfunctional family system?

Enmeshment and poor boundaries
Explanation

Characterized by enmeshment and weak boundaries.

#9

Which theoretical approach to family therapy emphasizes the importance of boundaries and hierarchies within the family system?

Bowenian therapy
Explanation

Focuses on family boundaries and hierarchies.

#10

According to Bowenian family therapy, what is the term for the emotional fusion that occurs between family members?

Triangulation
Explanation

Emotional fusion among family members.

#11

Which family therapy approach is heavily influenced by cybernetics and systems theory, emphasizing the interconnectedness of family members and their behaviors?

Systemic family therapy
Explanation

Focuses on interconnected family behaviors.

#12

What is the term for a family therapy technique where the therapist assigns specific tasks or interventions to family members to address presenting issues?

Directive
Explanation

Assigns tasks or interventions to family members.

#13

According to Salvador Minuchin, what is the purpose of joining in family therapy?

To connect with the family system and observe its interactions
Explanation

Aims to connect with and observe family dynamics.

#14

What is the main goal of narrative therapy in family counseling?

To rewrite and reconstruct the family's stories
Explanation

Focuses on rewriting family narratives.

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