LMFT EXAM Questions and Answers
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ABC-X Family Crisis Model - ✔✔Reuben Hill's model used to explain
whether a stressful event would result in a crisis in some families but not
others. A=the stressor, B=the family's crisis-meeting resources, C=the
family's definition of the stressor, and X= the crisis
Accommodation - ✔✔Describes a variety of engagement techniques, such
as joining, used principally by structural therapists in which the therapist
adapts him/herself to the family's style of interacting
Acculturation - ✔✔The process by which immigrant group members adjust
to the culture of their new country
Adaptability - ✔✔From Olson's Circumplex Model, a measure of the
family's ability to respond and adapt to changes in their lives. Also called
"flexibility." Families are rated at four levels: rigid, structured, flexible, and
chaotic.
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,Alliance - ✔✔1. In the structural and strategic models, a bond or affiliation
between two or more family members. Differs from a coalition in that it is
generally within a subsystem and not hidden.
2. In DV lit, refers to the redemptive phase of the abuse cycle, in which the
perpetrator promises never to act violently again and the victim agrees to
participate in that goal.
Allopoetic Systems - ✔✔Originated by postmodern Chilean biologist
Humberto Maturana, systems that can be controlled from the outside, such
as machines
Analogic Communication - ✔✔Communication that is rich in content and
little structure, ex. kinetic family drawing
Analysis of Variance- ANOVA - ✔✔Method of statistical analysis that
enables researchers to determine the likelihood that a variable being
measured (dependent variable) is associated with a second variable
(independent variable) by chance alone. If the deviation (variance) from the
norm (frequency of association expected by chance alone) is sufficiently
large, the variables are likely to be causally related.
Antilibidinal Ego - ✔✔From object relations theory, the part of the ego that
is formed from interactions with the relating object.
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, Anorgasmia - ✔✔Also called Coughlan's syndrome, is a type of sexual
dysfunction in which a person cannot achieve orgasm, even with adequate
stimulation. In males, it is most closely associated with delayed ejaculation.
Far more common in females (4.7%) and is greater in post-menopause.
Antilibidnal System - ✔✔From object relations theory, a repressed system
within the ego characterized by aggression, rage, and contempt.
As If Structure - ✔✔From symbolic-experiential therapy, family members
are encouraged to freely experiment as if they were in the role of the other,
so long as they understand that the role-play is symbolic. The process
allows family members to alternately experiment and return to their secure
roles.
Autopoetic Systems - ✔✔Originated by postmodern Chilean biologist
Humberto Maturana, systems that are self-organizing and self-maintaining,
such as biological and human systems. Can be described as second order
cybernetics.
Avoider - ✔✔From Satir's experiential family therapy, one of the five
communication styles. The avoider tends to distract others from potential
conflict by acting helpless, weak, and lacking an understanding.
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100% Solved | Graded A+
ABC-X Family Crisis Model - ✔✔Reuben Hill's model used to explain
whether a stressful event would result in a crisis in some families but not
others. A=the stressor, B=the family's crisis-meeting resources, C=the
family's definition of the stressor, and X= the crisis
Accommodation - ✔✔Describes a variety of engagement techniques, such
as joining, used principally by structural therapists in which the therapist
adapts him/herself to the family's style of interacting
Acculturation - ✔✔The process by which immigrant group members adjust
to the culture of their new country
Adaptability - ✔✔From Olson's Circumplex Model, a measure of the
family's ability to respond and adapt to changes in their lives. Also called
"flexibility." Families are rated at four levels: rigid, structured, flexible, and
chaotic.
1
©JOSHCLAY 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED 2024.
,Alliance - ✔✔1. In the structural and strategic models, a bond or affiliation
between two or more family members. Differs from a coalition in that it is
generally within a subsystem and not hidden.
2. In DV lit, refers to the redemptive phase of the abuse cycle, in which the
perpetrator promises never to act violently again and the victim agrees to
participate in that goal.
Allopoetic Systems - ✔✔Originated by postmodern Chilean biologist
Humberto Maturana, systems that can be controlled from the outside, such
as machines
Analogic Communication - ✔✔Communication that is rich in content and
little structure, ex. kinetic family drawing
Analysis of Variance- ANOVA - ✔✔Method of statistical analysis that
enables researchers to determine the likelihood that a variable being
measured (dependent variable) is associated with a second variable
(independent variable) by chance alone. If the deviation (variance) from the
norm (frequency of association expected by chance alone) is sufficiently
large, the variables are likely to be causally related.
Antilibidinal Ego - ✔✔From object relations theory, the part of the ego that
is formed from interactions with the relating object.
2
©JOSHCLAY 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED 2024.
, Anorgasmia - ✔✔Also called Coughlan's syndrome, is a type of sexual
dysfunction in which a person cannot achieve orgasm, even with adequate
stimulation. In males, it is most closely associated with delayed ejaculation.
Far more common in females (4.7%) and is greater in post-menopause.
Antilibidnal System - ✔✔From object relations theory, a repressed system
within the ego characterized by aggression, rage, and contempt.
As If Structure - ✔✔From symbolic-experiential therapy, family members
are encouraged to freely experiment as if they were in the role of the other,
so long as they understand that the role-play is symbolic. The process
allows family members to alternately experiment and return to their secure
roles.
Autopoetic Systems - ✔✔Originated by postmodern Chilean biologist
Humberto Maturana, systems that are self-organizing and self-maintaining,
such as biological and human systems. Can be described as second order
cybernetics.
Avoider - ✔✔From Satir's experiential family therapy, one of the five
communication styles. The avoider tends to distract others from potential
conflict by acting helpless, weak, and lacking an understanding.
3
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