#1
According to the Attachment Theory, which attachment style is characterized by fear of abandonment and the tendency to cling to others?
Anxious attachment
ExplanationAnxious attachment involves a fear of abandonment and a strong desire for close relationships, often leading to clingy behavior.
#2
What is the main goal of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?
Creating secure attachment bonds
ExplanationThe main goal of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is to create secure attachment bonds between individuals.
#3
In Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), what is the primary focus of intervention?
Identifying and amplifying strengths
ExplanationThe primary focus of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is on identifying and amplifying strengths rather than dwelling on problems.
#4
Which attachment style is characterized by avoidance of intimacy and emotional expression?
Avoidant attachment
ExplanationAvoidant attachment is characterized by a tendency to avoid intimacy and emotional expression in relationships.
#5
What is the primary technique used in Gottman Method Couples Therapy for managing conflict?
Conflict resolution through compromise
ExplanationThe primary technique in Gottman Method Couples Therapy for managing conflict is conflict resolution through compromise.
#6
Which therapy model focuses on the 'here and now' rather than exploring past traumas?
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
ExplanationSolution-Focused Brief Therapy focuses on the 'here and now,' emphasizing solutions and positive outcomes rather than delving into past traumas.
#7
Who developed the Structural Family Therapy?
Salvador Minuchin
ExplanationSalvador Minuchin is credited with the development of Structural Family Therapy, focusing on restructuring family dynamics and hierarchies.
#8
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary emotional systems in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?
Guilt
ExplanationGuilt is not one of the primary emotional systems in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which focuses on creating secure attachment bonds.
#9
Which of the following best describes the focus of Narrative Therapy?
Exploring personal narratives and meaning-making
ExplanationNarrative Therapy focuses on exploring personal narratives and helping individuals create meaning from their experiences.
#10
Who proposed the concept of 'emotional cutoff' in Family Systems Theory?
Murray Bowen
ExplanationMurray Bowen proposed the concept of 'emotional cutoff' in Family Systems Theory, referring to the avoidance of emotional closeness within families.
#11
Which theorist is associated with the concept of 'triangulation' in family therapy?
Murray Bowen
ExplanationMurray Bowen is associated with the concept of 'triangulation' in family therapy, involving the involvement of a third party in relationship conflicts.
#12
Who is credited with the development of Experiential Family Therapy?
Carl Whitaker
ExplanationExperiential Family Therapy is credited to Carl Whitaker, emphasizing experiential techniques and spontaneity in therapeutic interventions.
#13
According to Murray Bowen's Family Systems Theory, what does 'differentiation of self' refer to?
The ability to maintain healthy boundaries
ExplanationDifferentiation of self in Bowen's Family Systems Theory refers to the ability to maintain healthy emotional boundaries within relationships.
#14
In Imago Relationship Therapy, what is the 'Imago'?
An image of an ideal partner formed in childhood
ExplanationThe 'Imago' in Imago Relationship Therapy refers to an image of an ideal partner formed in childhood, influencing adult relationship choices.
#15
Which term is used in Bowenian Family Therapy to describe the process of transferring unresolved emotional issues from past relationships onto the therapist?
Transference
ExplanationTransference in Bowenian Family Therapy refers to the process of transferring unresolved emotional issues from past relationships onto the therapist.
#16
What is the main focus of the Milan Systemic Family Therapy approach?
Challenging family alliances and power dynamics
ExplanationThe main focus of the Milan Systemic Family Therapy approach is on challenging family alliances and power dynamics within the family.
#17
In Contextual Family Therapy, what is the term for the process of recognizing and addressing the intergenerational transmission of trauma?
Legitimizing
ExplanationIn Contextual Family Therapy, 'legitimizing' is the process of recognizing and addressing the intergenerational transmission of trauma within the family.
#18
Who developed the concept of 'communication theory' in the context of family therapy?
Paul Watzlawick
ExplanationPaul Watzlawick is credited with the development of 'communication theory' in the context of family therapy, emphasizing the role of communication patterns.