#1
Which family therapy technique focuses on identifying and challenging dysfunctional patterns of interaction within a family?
Structural family therapy
Narrative therapy
Strategic family therapy
Bowenian therapy
#2
In family therapy, the genogram is used primarily for what purpose?
To trace family history and relationships
To identify individual psychopathology
To assign blame for family problems
To diagnose medical conditions
#3
What is the primary goal of family therapy?
To assign blame for family problems
To focus solely on individual pathology
To facilitate positive change in family relationships and dynamics
To reinforce dysfunctional patterns within the family
#4
In family therapy, the term 'family systems' refers to:
The process of individual therapy within a family context
The interconnectedness and interdependence of family members
The application of systems theory to understand family dynamics
The use of technology in family therapy sessions
#5
Which family therapy approach emphasizes the importance of understanding the multigenerational transmission process and differentiation of self?
Structural family therapy
Narrative therapy
Strategic family therapy
Bowenian therapy
#6
Which family therapy technique involves assigning specific tasks to family members to address identified problems?
Structural family therapy
Narrative therapy
Strategic family therapy
Bowenian therapy
#7
Which family therapy approach emphasizes the importance of storytelling and the construction of alternative narratives?
Structural family therapy
Narrative therapy
Strategic family therapy
Bowenian therapy
#8
Which family therapy technique involves altering the family's communication patterns to improve interaction?
Structural family therapy
Narrative therapy
Strategic family therapy
Communication-focused therapy
#9
Which family therapy approach focuses on altering the family's interactions to establish clear boundaries and hierarchy?
Structural family therapy
Narrative therapy
Strategic family therapy
Bowenian therapy
#10
In family therapy, the concept of 'joining' refers to:
Creating alliances with individual family members
Encouraging family members to separate from each other
Imposing the therapist's viewpoint on the family
Identifying family roles and hierarchies
#11
The concept of 'enmeshment' in family therapy refers to:
Healthy boundaries between family members
Overly rigid family boundaries
A balance of autonomy and connection within the family
Unhealthy emotional fusion and lack of individuality
#12
In family therapy, the term 'scapegoating' refers to:
Favoritism towards one family member
Assigning blame to a specific family member for all problems
A healthy process of resolving conflicts
The process of setting family goals
#13
The concept of 'triangulation' in family therapy refers to:
A therapeutic technique involving three family members
The presence of a third party in family conflicts
The formation of three distinct family subsystems
The process of shifting alliances within the family
#14
The concept of 'coalition' in family therapy refers to:
An alliance between the therapist and the family
A temporary union between family members against another member
The hierarchical structure within the family
The process of setting family goals