MFT PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Experiential Therapists ANSWER Would show empathy and help to express
feelings as a way to develop a therapeutic relationship
Parent Child Relational Problem ANSWER Given when the focus of attention
is a pattern of interaction between parent and child such as poor communication
and the behavior impairs family functioning.
Undifferentiated family ego mass - ANSWER Bowenian Term referring to
intense interdependency resulting in lack of differentiation
Splitting - ANSWER Defense mechanism of dealing with uncomfortable
feelings by disowning them
Projective Identification - ANSWER process of projecting one's disowned
parts onto others, who then feel an unconscious pressure to act out or assume
those disowned parts
Active phase of Schizophrenia- ANSWER two or more of the following:
delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic
behaviors, negative symptoms)
Euphoria Stage- ANSWER Initial Stage of acculturation process during which
the family is in a state of excitement about being in the new culture.
Rumination Disorder - ANSWER a condition where a child repeatedly chews,
swallows and regurgitates his or her food over and over again.
, Object Relations Termination Criteria - ANSWER resolution of internal
conflicts and resistances
Cognitive restructuring - ANSWER a method by which the client may learn to
dispute dysfunctional beliefs and cognitions and exchange more balanced
thoughts
Empty Chair Technique - ANSWER Having client's talk to different parts of
themselves (or to introject others)
Core solution focused technique - ANSWER helping the couple/family
determine what is working so as to encourage them to do more of it
Mapping the problem - ANSWER narrative therapy intervention
Soltuion Focused therapists focus - ANSWER client's strengths and on
"solutions" or new ways of behaving and thinking in the future
Antisocial Personality Disorder - ANSWER characterized by aggressive,
violent and unlawful behavior and a failure to conform to societal norms
Schizotypical Personality Disorder - ANSWER Includes cognitive or
perceptual distortions and eccentric behavior
Avoidant Personality Disorder- ANSWER self imposed social isolation,
typically desire close relationships and are distressed by their lack of social
connections, but isolate themselves out of fear of rejection or criticism
ANSWERS
Experiential Therapists ANSWER Would show empathy and help to express
feelings as a way to develop a therapeutic relationship
Parent Child Relational Problem ANSWER Given when the focus of attention
is a pattern of interaction between parent and child such as poor communication
and the behavior impairs family functioning.
Undifferentiated family ego mass - ANSWER Bowenian Term referring to
intense interdependency resulting in lack of differentiation
Splitting - ANSWER Defense mechanism of dealing with uncomfortable
feelings by disowning them
Projective Identification - ANSWER process of projecting one's disowned
parts onto others, who then feel an unconscious pressure to act out or assume
those disowned parts
Active phase of Schizophrenia- ANSWER two or more of the following:
delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic
behaviors, negative symptoms)
Euphoria Stage- ANSWER Initial Stage of acculturation process during which
the family is in a state of excitement about being in the new culture.
Rumination Disorder - ANSWER a condition where a child repeatedly chews,
swallows and regurgitates his or her food over and over again.
, Object Relations Termination Criteria - ANSWER resolution of internal
conflicts and resistances
Cognitive restructuring - ANSWER a method by which the client may learn to
dispute dysfunctional beliefs and cognitions and exchange more balanced
thoughts
Empty Chair Technique - ANSWER Having client's talk to different parts of
themselves (or to introject others)
Core solution focused technique - ANSWER helping the couple/family
determine what is working so as to encourage them to do more of it
Mapping the problem - ANSWER narrative therapy intervention
Soltuion Focused therapists focus - ANSWER client's strengths and on
"solutions" or new ways of behaving and thinking in the future
Antisocial Personality Disorder - ANSWER characterized by aggressive,
violent and unlawful behavior and a failure to conform to societal norms
Schizotypical Personality Disorder - ANSWER Includes cognitive or
perceptual distortions and eccentric behavior
Avoidant Personality Disorder- ANSWER self imposed social isolation,
typically desire close relationships and are distressed by their lack of social
connections, but isolate themselves out of fear of rejection or criticism
