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Question 31

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Structural-strategic family therapists do not generally deal with the presenting problem; rather, they focus on the underlying symptom of a dysfunctional system.

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B) False

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Question 32

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A limitation of the family systems model is:

A) therapists all too often get lost in their consideration of the 'system'.
B) the systemic perspective can be overwhelming for the therapist.
C) family therapy is not well-suited to working with diverse clients.
D) an emphasis on family systems precludes a focus on emotions.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Question 33

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In working with a triangulated relationship, Bowen would be inclined to place primary emphasis on:

Because Bowen's multigenerational approach looks at families from a three-generational perspective, the therapist is mainly interested in past happenings and does not pay much attention to present issues.

Bowen's multigenerational approach stresses techniques more than it does theory.

Family therapists are wise to consider Western models of family functioning universal.

The focus of structural-strategic family therapy is on growth and resolving historical conflicts in a family rather than on dealing with present problems of a family.

The goal of Bowen's multigenerational family therapy is to understand one's family of origin issues and to differentiate self within a system.

The concept of triangulation is most associated with:

Bowenian therapists function in ways to bring about change through action-oriented directives and paradoxical interventions.

Feminism, multiculturalism, and postmodern social constructionism have all entered the family therapy field. These models are more collaborative, treating clients as:

Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs and their associates were the first known practitioners of family therapy, often using a model now called:

is based on the subjective descriptions that family members use to define themselves and the interactions that occur in everyday life.

Which approach to family therapy suggests that a person's current family problems will not significantly change until relationship patterns in the family of origin are understood and directly challenged?

Adler introduced to our understanding of the family system (or family constellation) .

Minuchin and other structural family therapists initiated their work with wealthy suburban clients.

We create, maintain, and live by often that we hope will keep the family (and each of its members) functional.

Families are multilayered systems that both affect and are affected by the larger systems in which they are embedded.

The cornerstone of Bowen's theory is differentiation of self.

Satir's human validation process model emphasises: