AMFTRB Theories of change Exam
Questions and Answers4
Cybernetics - ANSWERS-Change occurs when family beliefs are challenged and reworked
Contextual Theory - ANSWERS-change occurs by promoting a sense of mutual understanding,
responsibility, and trust between family members that allows for a facilitation of dialogue to
occur, thus making change obtainable
Constructivist theroy - ANSWERS-change requires inner motivation rather than environment or
external sources. It is necessary for individuals to challenge their patterned cognitions in order
to allow for change to occur.
Collaborative language systems - ANSWERS-Problems are socially constructed through language
in a problem-determined system that has developed stories people agree on. Therapeutic
questions are constructed to induce change. Change happens when a new meaning for the
problem is evolved through dialogue in session
Cognitive behavioral therapy - ANSWERS-change occurs by exploring patterns of thinking and
beliefs that lead to self-destructive behaviors, and then changing or modifying those patterns to
cope with stressors in a more positive manner.
Bowenian family therapy - ANSWERS-anxiety is lowered within the current family system and
between the current family and families of origin as a result of understanding multigenerational
or current family dynamics.
Behavioral Therapy - ANSWERS-Change occurs through reinforcements and punishment
Questions and Answers4
Cybernetics - ANSWERS-Change occurs when family beliefs are challenged and reworked
Contextual Theory - ANSWERS-change occurs by promoting a sense of mutual understanding,
responsibility, and trust between family members that allows for a facilitation of dialogue to
occur, thus making change obtainable
Constructivist theroy - ANSWERS-change requires inner motivation rather than environment or
external sources. It is necessary for individuals to challenge their patterned cognitions in order
to allow for change to occur.
Collaborative language systems - ANSWERS-Problems are socially constructed through language
in a problem-determined system that has developed stories people agree on. Therapeutic
questions are constructed to induce change. Change happens when a new meaning for the
problem is evolved through dialogue in session
Cognitive behavioral therapy - ANSWERS-change occurs by exploring patterns of thinking and
beliefs that lead to self-destructive behaviors, and then changing or modifying those patterns to
cope with stressors in a more positive manner.
Bowenian family therapy - ANSWERS-anxiety is lowered within the current family system and
between the current family and families of origin as a result of understanding multigenerational
or current family dynamics.
Behavioral Therapy - ANSWERS-Change occurs through reinforcements and punishment
