MFT national exam: sample questions with correct answers

Out of earshot of Dad, Mom points out one of his parenting inadequacies to the children. From a Contextual Family Therapy perspective, Mom's actions are evidence for CORRECT ANSWER split filial loyalty Bob (45) and Marianne (38) argue about what is the proper age for their daughter Jill (14) to begin dating. Jill hears the fighting and enters the room. Marianne draws Jill into the argument to side with her against Bob. From a Bowen Systems perspective, what has occurred? CORRECT ANSWER triangulation Creation of a sufficient holding environment is a critical part of which theoretical approach? CORRECT ANSWER Object Relations Which theory believes that relative birth order is significant in determining specific characteristics? CORRECT ANSWER Bowen Systems Bill (50) and Alexandria (43) present for therapy because their son Ralph (13) has developed school phobia. The phobia emerged after a trial separation between Bill and Alexandria. Bill moved back into the home when it became apparent that the only way to get Ralph to attend school was with both parents working together to help him. From Bozormenyi-Nagy's perspective, this is an example of CORRECT ANSWER invisible loyalties Jonathan (47) and Samantha (46) present for help with their daughter Michelle (12) who has a history of depression. The family has also recently moved and Michelle will be entering a new high school this fall. The family spends some time animatedly describing recent events in their lives that they believe deepened Michelle's depression. The conversation begins to wind down. An Object Relations therapist would be most likely to CORRECT ANSWER request details of their earlier histories