MFT ; ASSESSING, HYPOTHESIZING, DIAGNOSING EXAM
FULLY SOLVED #9
Describe the potential problems experienced by three generation families living close
together. - correct answer More than one adult may struggle to be the head of
household. Or there may be no clear structure for child care and child rearing roles and
financial responsibilities.
The rapist's role with multi generational households. - correct answer Must get to know
the family to understand the stated and hidden roles and expectations and discover the
different coalitions or subsystems that exist. Often the therapist must help the family
define boundaries. The therapist should caution in trying to separate the family into
more cultural normal roles and instead work with the family as whole system.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Child has
a short attention span.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Teachers
and parents report child is easily distracted.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Child has
difficulty following directions, especially complex or multi-step.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Child
fails to compete tasks such as school work or household chores.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Parents
and teachers observe hyperactive, impulsive, or restless behavior.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Child
struggles with organization.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Child
engages in attention-seeking behavior at home and school.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Child
refuses to accept responsibility for actions and often blames others.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Parents
or teachers report angry outbursts, defensiveness, and lack of concern for others.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Child
suffers from low self-esteem and is insecure.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Teachers
and parents report difficulty interacting with peers.
,Factors in marital relationship that can increase the risk for child abuse - correct answer
Unresolved marital conflict can be redirected at children. Conflict can be the result of
unhappiness, different belief systems, and a lack of effective communication and
problem solving strategies.
Factors in marital relationship that can increase the risk for child abuse - correct answer
Power struggles or problems with intimacy with the marriage develop into patterns of
negative behavior that affect children.
Factors in marital relationship that can increase the risk for child abuse - correct answer
When partners in the marriage come to view their situation as win or lose instead of a
collaborative effort, they can come to view children as assets in that battle.
Factors in marital relationship that can increase the risk for child abuse - correct answer
A parent might view the child as extension of his or her spouse and withhold from the
child or inflict harm on the child to get back at the spouse.
The child becomes part of a negative triangle - correct answer The child becomes part
of a negative triangle in which the parent or parents use him to stabilize their own
conflict.
Factors in marital relationship that can increase the risk for child abuse - correct answer
Negative behavior patterns focus on assigning blame and often deteriorate into
violence.
Factors in marital relationship that can increase the risk for child abuse - correct answer
Marital violence is a major risk factor for eventual child abuse.
Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Family history of mental disorders or suicide attempts as well as any history of
mental illness such as major depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.
Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Excessive use of alcohol or drugs.
Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Combination of alcohol or drugs with mental illness greatly increases the risk.
Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Traumatic, painful, or chronic illness or injury and any ongoing or past abuse.
Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Males are more likely than females.
, Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Suicide of a friend, family member, or even an acquaintance is potential trigger.
Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Research suggests teenagers who are gay or have sexual orientation issues
may be at greater risk.
Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Higher among caucasians than minorities.
Holon - correct answer Koestier used this to refer to a whole entity that is also a part of
a bigger entity. Implies that therapists must consider the needs, make-up, and motives
of the individual as well as the interaction of individuals and groups within the larger
group such as family units.
Possible general reasons that a family therapy might be recommended - correct answer
Advised in any situation where a family has become dysfunctional, especially when
communication and problem solving are key issues.
Possible general reasons that a family therapy might be recommended - correct answer
If a family is undergoing a significant change and are struggling to adjust, such as life
cycle changes, divorce, death or serious illness, or relocation.
Possible general reasons that a family therapy might be recommended - correct answer
Families outside cultural norms such as same sex couples or families of mixed race or
cultural background and changing the makeup of a family with a new child or
stepparent.
Possible general reasons that a family therapy might be recommended - correct answer
Extended family arrangements that include grandparents or other members outside the
traditional nuclear family.
Possible general reasons that a family therapy might be recommended - correct answer
Family therapy is often suggested if one or more members suffer from a mental disorder
such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Identify physical, behavioral, and cognitive reactions that a person might have with grief.
- correct answer Eating too much or too little, insomnia or sleep disturbances, and many
symptoms of a medical nature such as high blood pressure, headaches, or stomach
problems.
Possible general reasons that a family therapy might be recommended - correct answer
Responses commonly include withdrawal or lack of interest, irritability or shortness with
others, low self confidence, and trouble focusing or making decisions.
FULLY SOLVED #9
Describe the potential problems experienced by three generation families living close
together. - correct answer More than one adult may struggle to be the head of
household. Or there may be no clear structure for child care and child rearing roles and
financial responsibilities.
The rapist's role with multi generational households. - correct answer Must get to know
the family to understand the stated and hidden roles and expectations and discover the
different coalitions or subsystems that exist. Often the therapist must help the family
define boundaries. The therapist should caution in trying to separate the family into
more cultural normal roles and instead work with the family as whole system.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Child has
a short attention span.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Teachers
and parents report child is easily distracted.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Child has
difficulty following directions, especially complex or multi-step.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Child
fails to compete tasks such as school work or household chores.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Parents
and teachers observe hyperactive, impulsive, or restless behavior.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Child
struggles with organization.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Child
engages in attention-seeking behavior at home and school.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Child
refuses to accept responsibility for actions and often blames others.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Parents
or teachers report angry outbursts, defensiveness, and lack of concern for others.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Child
suffers from low self-esteem and is insecure.
Possible symptoms or behaviors associated with ADD/ADHD - correct answer Teachers
and parents report difficulty interacting with peers.
,Factors in marital relationship that can increase the risk for child abuse - correct answer
Unresolved marital conflict can be redirected at children. Conflict can be the result of
unhappiness, different belief systems, and a lack of effective communication and
problem solving strategies.
Factors in marital relationship that can increase the risk for child abuse - correct answer
Power struggles or problems with intimacy with the marriage develop into patterns of
negative behavior that affect children.
Factors in marital relationship that can increase the risk for child abuse - correct answer
When partners in the marriage come to view their situation as win or lose instead of a
collaborative effort, they can come to view children as assets in that battle.
Factors in marital relationship that can increase the risk for child abuse - correct answer
A parent might view the child as extension of his or her spouse and withhold from the
child or inflict harm on the child to get back at the spouse.
The child becomes part of a negative triangle - correct answer The child becomes part
of a negative triangle in which the parent or parents use him to stabilize their own
conflict.
Factors in marital relationship that can increase the risk for child abuse - correct answer
Negative behavior patterns focus on assigning blame and often deteriorate into
violence.
Factors in marital relationship that can increase the risk for child abuse - correct answer
Marital violence is a major risk factor for eventual child abuse.
Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Family history of mental disorders or suicide attempts as well as any history of
mental illness such as major depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.
Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Excessive use of alcohol or drugs.
Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Combination of alcohol or drugs with mental illness greatly increases the risk.
Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Traumatic, painful, or chronic illness or injury and any ongoing or past abuse.
Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Males are more likely than females.
, Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Suicide of a friend, family member, or even an acquaintance is potential trigger.
Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Research suggests teenagers who are gay or have sexual orientation issues
may be at greater risk.
Identify some of the major risk factors or patterns for suicide in adolescents. - correct
answer Higher among caucasians than minorities.
Holon - correct answer Koestier used this to refer to a whole entity that is also a part of
a bigger entity. Implies that therapists must consider the needs, make-up, and motives
of the individual as well as the interaction of individuals and groups within the larger
group such as family units.
Possible general reasons that a family therapy might be recommended - correct answer
Advised in any situation where a family has become dysfunctional, especially when
communication and problem solving are key issues.
Possible general reasons that a family therapy might be recommended - correct answer
If a family is undergoing a significant change and are struggling to adjust, such as life
cycle changes, divorce, death or serious illness, or relocation.
Possible general reasons that a family therapy might be recommended - correct answer
Families outside cultural norms such as same sex couples or families of mixed race or
cultural background and changing the makeup of a family with a new child or
stepparent.
Possible general reasons that a family therapy might be recommended - correct answer
Extended family arrangements that include grandparents or other members outside the
traditional nuclear family.
Possible general reasons that a family therapy might be recommended - correct answer
Family therapy is often suggested if one or more members suffer from a mental disorder
such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Identify physical, behavioral, and cognitive reactions that a person might have with grief.
- correct answer Eating too much or too little, insomnia or sleep disturbances, and many
symptoms of a medical nature such as high blood pressure, headaches, or stomach
problems.
Possible general reasons that a family therapy might be recommended - correct answer
Responses commonly include withdrawal or lack of interest, irritability or shortness with
others, low self confidence, and trouble focusing or making decisions.
