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LMFT EXAM Questions And Answers
ABC-X Family Crisis Model - Answers✔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 - Answers✔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 - Answers✔The process by which immigrant group members adjust to the culture
of their new country
Adaptability - Answers✔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.
Alliance - Answers✔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.
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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 - Answers✔Originated by postmodern Chilean biologist Humberto
Maturana, systems that can be controlled from the outside, such as machines
Analogic Communication - Answers✔Communication that is rich in content and little structure,
ex. kinetic family drawing
Analysis of Variance- ANOVA - Answers✔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 - Answers✔From object relations theory, the part of the ego that is formed
from interactions with the relating object.
Anorgasmia - Answers✔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 - Answers✔From object relations theory, a repressed system within the ego
characterized by aggression, rage, and contempt.
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As If Structure - Answers✔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 - Answers✔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 - Answers✔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.
Basic Self - Answers✔Bowen, this concept consists of the beliefs and convictions held by the
person. People at the higher end of the differentiation scale have more of a basic self than do
those at the lower end. They have formed their own beliefs and tend to be clear about the
difference between what they think and how they feel.
Balancing Power - Answers✔Equalizing access to power in a couple that is overly organized by a
hierarchy
Battle for Initiative - Answers✔Whitaker( symbolic-experiential therapy), follows the battle for
structure. The family takes back from the therapist its authority to makes choices about what is
discussed and the decisions that affect their lives.
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LMFT EXAM Questions And Answers
ABC-X Family Crisis Model - Answers✔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 - Answers✔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 - Answers✔The process by which immigrant group members adjust to the culture
of their new country
Adaptability - Answers✔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.
Alliance - Answers✔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.
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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 - Answers✔Originated by postmodern Chilean biologist Humberto
Maturana, systems that can be controlled from the outside, such as machines
Analogic Communication - Answers✔Communication that is rich in content and little structure,
ex. kinetic family drawing
Analysis of Variance- ANOVA - Answers✔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 - Answers✔From object relations theory, the part of the ego that is formed
from interactions with the relating object.
Anorgasmia - Answers✔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 - Answers✔From object relations theory, a repressed system within the ego
characterized by aggression, rage, and contempt.
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As If Structure - Answers✔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 - Answers✔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 - Answers✔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.
Basic Self - Answers✔Bowen, this concept consists of the beliefs and convictions held by the
person. People at the higher end of the differentiation scale have more of a basic self than do
those at the lower end. They have formed their own beliefs and tend to be clear about the
difference between what they think and how they feel.
Balancing Power - Answers✔Equalizing access to power in a couple that is overly organized by a
hierarchy
Battle for Initiative - Answers✔Whitaker( symbolic-experiential therapy), follows the battle for
structure. The family takes back from the therapist its authority to makes choices about what is
discussed and the decisions that affect their lives.
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