#1
Who is considered the founder of Family Systems Therapy?
Salvador Minuchin
ExplanationSalvador Minuchin is credited with founding Family Systems Therapy.
#2
Which theorist is associated with the concept of 'genograms' in Family Systems Therapy?
Monica McGoldrick
ExplanationMonica McGoldrick is associated with the concept of genograms in Family Systems Therapy.
#3
Which theorist is known for developing the concept of 'joining' in Family Systems Therapy?
Salvador Minuchin
ExplanationSalvador Minuchin is known for developing the concept of joining in Family Systems Therapy.
#4
Who introduced the concept of 'double-bind communication' in the context of Family Systems Therapy?
Gregory Bateson
ExplanationGregory Bateson introduced the concept of double-bind communication in the context of Family Systems Therapy.
#5
Which theorist is known for introducing the concept of 'emotional cutoff' in Family Systems Therapy?
Murray Bowen
ExplanationMurray Bowen introduced the concept of emotional cutoff in Family Systems Therapy.
#6
Which principle emphasizes the interconnectedness of family members' emotions and behaviors?
Circular Causality
ExplanationCircular Causality highlights the reciprocal influence of family members' emotions and behaviors.
#7
In Family Systems Therapy, what does the term 'enmeshment' refer to?
Overly blurred boundaries between family members
ExplanationEnmeshment denotes overly blurred boundaries between family members in Family Systems Therapy.
#8
Which approach in Family Systems Therapy emphasizes the importance of addressing family rules and roles?
Structural Family Therapy
ExplanationStructural Family Therapy focuses on addressing family rules and roles.
#9
In Family Systems Therapy, what does the term 'scapegoat' typically refer to?
The identified patient within the family
ExplanationThe scapegoat typically refers to the identified patient within the family in Family Systems Therapy.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a goal of Family Systems Therapy?
Promoting enmeshment
ExplanationPromoting enmeshment is NOT a goal of Family Systems Therapy.
#11
Which intervention technique in Family Systems Therapy involves assigning tasks or activities to family members to disrupt dysfunctional patterns?
Prescribing the symptom
ExplanationPrescribing the symptom involves assigning tasks or activities to disrupt dysfunctional patterns in Family Systems Therapy.
#12
What is the primary focus of Experiential Family Therapy?
Promoting emotional expression and empathy within the family
ExplanationExperiential Family Therapy primarily focuses on promoting emotional expression and empathy within the family.
#13
According to Murray Bowen, what does the 'differentiation of self' refer to?
The ability to separate oneself from the family emotionally
ExplanationDifferentiation of self refers to the emotional separation from the family, according to Murray Bowen.
#14
In the Structural Family Therapy approach, what is the primary focus of therapeutic intervention?
Restructuring family dynamics and boundaries
ExplanationRestructuring family dynamics and boundaries is the primary focus of therapeutic intervention in Structural Family Therapy.
#15
According to Salvador Minuchin, what does the term 'structural' refer to in Structural Family Therapy?
The organization of family roles and boundaries
ExplanationIn Structural Family Therapy, 'structural' refers to the organization of family roles and boundaries.
#16
In the context of Structural Family Therapy, what does the term 'subsystems' refer to?
Smaller, specialized units within the family
ExplanationSubsystems in Structural Family Therapy refer to smaller, specialized units within the family.
#17
According to Salvador Minuchin, what does the term 'coalition' refer to in Structural Family Therapy?
An alliance between two family members against a third
ExplanationIn Structural Family Therapy, 'coalition' refers to an alliance between two family members against a third.