AMFTRB EXAM PREP (KY MFT LICENSURE EXAM PREP Questions with
Correct Answers
Question 1:
Intergenerational Theory Founder
Answer:
Bowen
Question 2:
Problems develop through a lack of intrapsychic and interpersonal differentiation.
Answer:
Intergenerational Theory (Bowen) Underpinnings
Question 3:
The inability to develop balance between intellect and emotion as well as self and others leads
to anxiety.
Answer:
Intergenerational Theory (Bowen) Underpinnings
Question 4:
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 and
increasing differentiation of self.
Answer:
Intergenerational Theory (Bowen) Theory of Change
Question 5:
Coach
Maintains differentiated and non-anxious stance
Non-reactive observer provides statements of opinion while avoiding interpretations Takes an
"I" position
Answer:
Intergenerational Theory (Bowen) Role of Therapist
,Question 6:
(Intergenerational Theory) Triangle
Answer:
A three-person system that is considered to be the smallest stable emotional system.
Question 7:
(Intergenerational Theory) Triangulation
Answer:
Occurs when two people under stress bring in a third person or thing (e.g., alcohol, church) in
an attempt to minimize anxiety.Occurs when two people under stress bring in a third person or
thing (e.g., alcohol, church) in an attempt to minimize anxiety.
Occurs when two people under stress bring in a third person or thing (e.g., alcohol, church) in
an attempt to minimize anxiety.
Occurs when two people under stress bring in a third person or thing (e.g., alcohol, church) in
an attempt to minimize anxiety.
Question 8:
Differentiation of Self (Intergenerational Theory)
Answer:
A main goal of therapy is to increase the level of differentiation of self. Refers to an individual's
ability to separate emotions from intellect in the face of anxiety. The less differentiation of self,
the
more fused a person and the greater dysfunction in the family. The greater the level of
differentiation, the more a person is able to rely on their intellect while also enjoying intimacy
of close relationships. High levels of differentiation from family of origin can be seen in
individuals exhibiting healthy relationships with their family of creation (not fused, not distant).
Question 9:
Differentiation of Self Scale (Intergenerational Theory)
Answer:
A 100-point scale broken into quadrants, with zero equaling no self (fusion) and 100 equaling
realized self.
Question 10:
Family Projection Process (Intergenerational Theory)
Answer:
The mechanism by which parental emotional issues are projected onto a child. For example,
lower functioning parents tend to pass their low level of differentiation onto the most
vulnerable child in the family.
, Question 11:
Multigenerational Transmission Process (Intergenerational Theory)
Answer:
The concept of passing on patterns of behavior, roles, and levels of differentiation from one
generation to the next, which perpetuates severe dysfunction in the family of creation.
Question 12:
Nuclear Family Emotional System (Intergenerational Theory)
Answer:
(also referred to as undifferentiated family ego mass) Describes the dysfunctional emotional
stuck-togetherness or fusion of the family that includes high levels of emotional reactivity and
anxiety.
Question 13:
Emotional Cutoff (Intergenerational Theory)
Answer:
Bowen's term for flight from an unresolved emotional attachment to a person's family of
origin.It represents a false sense of freedom as the problems remain unresolved and continue
to negatively affect the person attempting todisconnect.Bowen's term for flight from an
unresolved emotional attachment to a person's family of origin.It represents a false sense of
freedom as the problems remain unresolved and continue to negatively affect the person
attempting todisconnect.
Bowen's term for flight from an unresolved emotional attachment to a person's family of origin.
It represents a false sense of freedom as the problems remain unresolved and continue to
negatively affect the person attempting to
disconnect.
Bowen's term for flight from an unresolved emotional attachment to a person's family of origin.
It represents a false sense of freedom as the problems remain unresolved and continue to
negatively affect the person attempting to
disconnect.
Question 14:
Emotional Fusion (Intergenerational Theory)
Answer:
A blurring of psychological boundaries between
self and others. It is considered to be passed down from generation to generation.
Correct Answers
Question 1:
Intergenerational Theory Founder
Answer:
Bowen
Question 2:
Problems develop through a lack of intrapsychic and interpersonal differentiation.
Answer:
Intergenerational Theory (Bowen) Underpinnings
Question 3:
The inability to develop balance between intellect and emotion as well as self and others leads
to anxiety.
Answer:
Intergenerational Theory (Bowen) Underpinnings
Question 4:
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 and
increasing differentiation of self.
Answer:
Intergenerational Theory (Bowen) Theory of Change
Question 5:
Coach
Maintains differentiated and non-anxious stance
Non-reactive observer provides statements of opinion while avoiding interpretations Takes an
"I" position
Answer:
Intergenerational Theory (Bowen) Role of Therapist
,Question 6:
(Intergenerational Theory) Triangle
Answer:
A three-person system that is considered to be the smallest stable emotional system.
Question 7:
(Intergenerational Theory) Triangulation
Answer:
Occurs when two people under stress bring in a third person or thing (e.g., alcohol, church) in
an attempt to minimize anxiety.Occurs when two people under stress bring in a third person or
thing (e.g., alcohol, church) in an attempt to minimize anxiety.
Occurs when two people under stress bring in a third person or thing (e.g., alcohol, church) in
an attempt to minimize anxiety.
Occurs when two people under stress bring in a third person or thing (e.g., alcohol, church) in
an attempt to minimize anxiety.
Question 8:
Differentiation of Self (Intergenerational Theory)
Answer:
A main goal of therapy is to increase the level of differentiation of self. Refers to an individual's
ability to separate emotions from intellect in the face of anxiety. The less differentiation of self,
the
more fused a person and the greater dysfunction in the family. The greater the level of
differentiation, the more a person is able to rely on their intellect while also enjoying intimacy
of close relationships. High levels of differentiation from family of origin can be seen in
individuals exhibiting healthy relationships with their family of creation (not fused, not distant).
Question 9:
Differentiation of Self Scale (Intergenerational Theory)
Answer:
A 100-point scale broken into quadrants, with zero equaling no self (fusion) and 100 equaling
realized self.
Question 10:
Family Projection Process (Intergenerational Theory)
Answer:
The mechanism by which parental emotional issues are projected onto a child. For example,
lower functioning parents tend to pass their low level of differentiation onto the most
vulnerable child in the family.
, Question 11:
Multigenerational Transmission Process (Intergenerational Theory)
Answer:
The concept of passing on patterns of behavior, roles, and levels of differentiation from one
generation to the next, which perpetuates severe dysfunction in the family of creation.
Question 12:
Nuclear Family Emotional System (Intergenerational Theory)
Answer:
(also referred to as undifferentiated family ego mass) Describes the dysfunctional emotional
stuck-togetherness or fusion of the family that includes high levels of emotional reactivity and
anxiety.
Question 13:
Emotional Cutoff (Intergenerational Theory)
Answer:
Bowen's term for flight from an unresolved emotional attachment to a person's family of
origin.It represents a false sense of freedom as the problems remain unresolved and continue
to negatively affect the person attempting todisconnect.Bowen's term for flight from an
unresolved emotional attachment to a person's family of origin.It represents a false sense of
freedom as the problems remain unresolved and continue to negatively affect the person
attempting todisconnect.
Bowen's term for flight from an unresolved emotional attachment to a person's family of origin.
It represents a false sense of freedom as the problems remain unresolved and continue to
negatively affect the person attempting to
disconnect.
Bowen's term for flight from an unresolved emotional attachment to a person's family of origin.
It represents a false sense of freedom as the problems remain unresolved and continue to
negatively affect the person attempting to
disconnect.
Question 14:
Emotional Fusion (Intergenerational Theory)
Answer:
A blurring of psychological boundaries between
self and others. It is considered to be passed down from generation to generation.
