#1
Which factor is often highlighted in the context of LGBTQ+ individuals in family therapy?
All of the above
ExplanationLGBTQ+ individuals in therapy often face multiple issues including discrimination, acceptance, and family dynamics.
#2
In feminist family therapy, what is emphasized in understanding and addressing family issues?
Power dynamics, gender roles, and social context
ExplanationFeminist family therapy emphasizes power dynamics, gender roles, and social context in addressing family issues.
#3
In the context of LGBTQ+ affirmative family therapy, what does 'affirmation' involve?
Validating and supporting diverse identities and relationships
ExplanationAffirmation in LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy involves validating and supporting diverse identities and relationships.
#4
What is the primary goal of Bowenian Family Therapy?
Differentiation of self
ExplanationThe primary goal of Bowenian Family Therapy is achieving differentiation of self.
#5
In the context of LGBTQ+ affirmative family therapy, what does 'normalization' aim to achieve?
Promoting diverse identities and relationships as normal
ExplanationNormalization in LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy aims to promote diverse identities and relationships as normal.
#6
Which theorist is associated with the concept of gender schema?
Sandra Bem
ExplanationSandra Bem introduced the concept of gender schema.
#7
In family therapy, what does the term 'gender role strain' refer to?
Pressure to conform to societal expectations of gender roles
ExplanationGender role strain refers to pressure to conform to societal gender expectations.
#8
What is the primary focus of transgenerational therapy in the context of family therapy?
Examining intergenerational patterns and influences
ExplanationTransgenerational therapy focuses on intergenerational patterns and influences.
#9
What is the term for the process of exploring and understanding the unique stories and perspectives of each family member in therapy?
Circular questioning
ExplanationCircular questioning involves exploring and understanding each family member's unique perspective.
#10
What is the concept of 'mirroring' in the context of family therapy?
Creating a positive reflection of family interactions
ExplanationMirroring involves creating a positive reflection of family interactions.
#11
In family therapy, what does the term 'scapegoating' refer to?
Blaming one family member for all the problems
ExplanationScapegoating refers to blaming one family member for all problems.
#12
What is the core idea behind the narrative approach in family therapy?
Creating alternative family stories
ExplanationThe narrative approach involves creating alternative family stories.
#13
According to systems theory, what is the term for a change that only addresses the symptoms without altering the underlying family dynamics?
First-order change
ExplanationA first-order change addresses symptoms without altering underlying family dynamics.
#14
In family therapy, what is the term for the process of encouraging clients to consider alternative perspectives and ways of thinking?
Reframing
ExplanationReframing involves encouraging clients to consider alternative perspectives and thinking.
#15
According to structural family therapy, what is the term for the boundaries that define who participates in a subsystem and how they interact?
Hierarchy
ExplanationIn structural family therapy, hierarchy refers to boundaries defining subsystem participation and interactions.
#16
Which therapeutic approach emphasizes the power dynamics in relationships and the impact of societal structures on family dynamics?
Feminist Family Therapy
ExplanationFeminist Family Therapy emphasizes power dynamics and societal impacts on family dynamics.
#17
According to family systems theory, what does the term 'enmeshment' in a family refer to?
Excessive emotional closeness and lack of individual autonomy
ExplanationEnmeshment refers to excessive emotional closeness and lack of autonomy.
#18
In the context of family therapy, what does the term 'coalition' refer to?
A dysfunctional pattern where two family members align against a third
ExplanationA coalition refers to a dysfunctional pattern where two members align against a third.
#19
Which model in family therapy focuses on the cultural context and how it shapes the family's experiences and interactions?
Contextual Family Therapy
ExplanationContextual Family Therapy focuses on the cultural context shaping family interactions.
#20
Which therapeutic approach in family therapy focuses on restructuring the family system and modifying dysfunctional roles and rules?
Structural Family Therapy
ExplanationStructural Family Therapy focuses on restructuring the family system and modifying dysfunctional roles and rules.
#21
According to feminist family therapy, what role does the therapist play in sessions?
Active facilitator and advocate
ExplanationIn feminist family therapy, therapists play an active role as facilitators and advocates.
#22
Which family therapy model views symptoms as serving a purpose in the family and seeks to understand the function of these symptoms?
Experiential Family Therapy
ExplanationExperiential Family Therapy views symptoms as serving a purpose and seeks to understand their function.
#23
In the context of feminist family therapy, what does the concept of 'consciousness-raising' involve?
Increasing awareness of societal issues
ExplanationConsciousness-raising in feminist therapy involves increasing awareness of societal issues.
#24
Which family therapy model emphasizes the importance of exploring the family's cultural context and considering cultural factors in therapy?
Contextual Family Therapy
ExplanationContextual Family Therapy emphasizes exploring and considering the family's cultural context.
#25
What is the key principle of strategic family therapy in addressing family issues?
Setting clear goals and using interventions to achieve them
ExplanationStrategic family therapy emphasizes setting clear goals and using interventions to achieve them.