#1
Which family therapy technique focuses on identifying and challenging dysfunctional patterns of interaction within a family?
Structural family therapy
ExplanationFocuses on challenging dysfunctional interaction patterns.
#2
In family therapy, the genogram is used primarily for what purpose?
To trace family history and relationships
ExplanationPrimarily used for tracing family history and relationships.
#3
What is the primary goal of family therapy?
To facilitate positive change in family relationships and dynamics
ExplanationPrimary goal is facilitating positive change in family dynamics.
#4
In family therapy, the term 'family systems' refers to:
The interconnectedness and interdependence of family members
ExplanationRefers to the interconnectedness of family members.
#5
Which family therapy approach emphasizes the importance of understanding the multigenerational transmission process and differentiation of self?
Bowenian therapy
ExplanationEmphasizes multigenerational transmission and self-differentiation.
#6
Which family therapy technique involves assigning specific tasks to family members to address identified problems?
Strategic family therapy
ExplanationInvolves assigning tasks to address identified problems.
#7
Which family therapy approach emphasizes the importance of storytelling and the construction of alternative narratives?
Narrative therapy
ExplanationEmphasizes storytelling and construction of alternative narratives.
#8
Which family therapy technique involves altering the family's communication patterns to improve interaction?
Communication-focused therapy
ExplanationInvolves altering communication patterns to improve interaction.
#9
Which family therapy approach focuses on altering the family's interactions to establish clear boundaries and hierarchy?
Structural family therapy
ExplanationFocuses on altering family interactions to establish boundaries.
#10
In family therapy, the concept of 'joining' refers to:
Creating alliances with individual family members
ExplanationRefers to creating alliances with family members.
#11
The concept of 'enmeshment' in family therapy refers to:
Unhealthy emotional fusion and lack of individuality
ExplanationRefers to unhealthy emotional fusion and lack of individuality.
#12
In family therapy, the term 'scapegoating' refers to:
Assigning blame to a specific family member for all problems
ExplanationRefers to assigning blame to a specific family member.
#13
The concept of 'triangulation' in family therapy refers to:
The presence of a third party in family conflicts
ExplanationRefers to the presence of a third party in family conflicts.
#14
The concept of 'coalition' in family therapy refers to:
A temporary union between family members against another member
ExplanationRefers to a temporary union against another member.