MFT national exam 2024/2025 [Case
Studies] Reviewed| Complete Solutions|
A+ Distinction
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 split filial loyalty
What concept in Contextual Family Therapy emphasizes the importance of understanding the
positive intentions behind family members’ destructive behaviors?
Exoneration
In a Bowenian framework, when a family member seeks support from a child during conflicts
with their partner, this dynamic is referred to as what?
Triangulation
Which therapy model places significant emphasis on the importance of differentiation in
emotional relationships?
Bowen Systems
A family presents to therapy expressing concern about their son's school refusal. A therapist
emphasizes understanding the invisible loyalties in this scenario. What is this therapist’s likely
theoretical approach?
Contextual Family Therapy
1
,When a therapist encourages clients to share their family histories to identify patterns of
behavior, this aligns with which therapeutic approach?
Object Relations Theory
According to Murray Bowen, the process through which individuals separate their emotions
from their family of origin while maintaining connections is called what?
Differentiation
When a client reports feeling angry and hurt by their parent's actions but is unable to express
these feelings, a narrative therapist would likely explore what concept?
Externalization
What is the name of the therapeutic technique that focuses on the clients' preferred future and
strengths rather than their problems?
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
In the context of family therapy, a symptom bearer is often referred to as what?
Scapegoat
Which model is characterized by the use of “circular questioning” to explore relational patterns
and meaning in the family?
Milan Systemic Therapy
2
, In terms of systemic therapy, the term “homeostasis” refers to what?
The tendency of families to resist change and maintain stability.
What therapeutic technique involves assigning a family a task that may seem contradictory to
their current behavior in order to provoke change?
Ordeal Therapy
In the Strategic Therapy model, what is the significance of using “reframing” in therapy
sessions?
It helps to alter the perception of a problem to encourage change.
Which of the following concepts is most closely associated with the idea of "unique outcomes"
in narrative therapy?
Moments in the client’s life when they successfully navigated their challenges.
When working with a family where one member is considered the “problem,” what term is often
used to describe that individual in therapy?
Scapegoat
Which approach to therapy emphasizes understanding the meanings behind family symptoms
rather than merely altering behaviors?
Milan Systemic Therapy
3
Studies] Reviewed| Complete Solutions|
A+ Distinction
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 split filial loyalty
What concept in Contextual Family Therapy emphasizes the importance of understanding the
positive intentions behind family members’ destructive behaviors?
Exoneration
In a Bowenian framework, when a family member seeks support from a child during conflicts
with their partner, this dynamic is referred to as what?
Triangulation
Which therapy model places significant emphasis on the importance of differentiation in
emotional relationships?
Bowen Systems
A family presents to therapy expressing concern about their son's school refusal. A therapist
emphasizes understanding the invisible loyalties in this scenario. What is this therapist’s likely
theoretical approach?
Contextual Family Therapy
1
,When a therapist encourages clients to share their family histories to identify patterns of
behavior, this aligns with which therapeutic approach?
Object Relations Theory
According to Murray Bowen, the process through which individuals separate their emotions
from their family of origin while maintaining connections is called what?
Differentiation
When a client reports feeling angry and hurt by their parent's actions but is unable to express
these feelings, a narrative therapist would likely explore what concept?
Externalization
What is the name of the therapeutic technique that focuses on the clients' preferred future and
strengths rather than their problems?
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
In the context of family therapy, a symptom bearer is often referred to as what?
Scapegoat
Which model is characterized by the use of “circular questioning” to explore relational patterns
and meaning in the family?
Milan Systemic Therapy
2
, In terms of systemic therapy, the term “homeostasis” refers to what?
The tendency of families to resist change and maintain stability.
What therapeutic technique involves assigning a family a task that may seem contradictory to
their current behavior in order to provoke change?
Ordeal Therapy
In the Strategic Therapy model, what is the significance of using “reframing” in therapy
sessions?
It helps to alter the perception of a problem to encourage change.
Which of the following concepts is most closely associated with the idea of "unique outcomes"
in narrative therapy?
Moments in the client’s life when they successfully navigated their challenges.
When working with a family where one member is considered the “problem,” what term is often
used to describe that individual in therapy?
Scapegoat
Which approach to therapy emphasizes understanding the meanings behind family symptoms
rather than merely altering behaviors?
Milan Systemic Therapy
3
