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ABC-X Family Crisis Model ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-The process by which immigrant group members adjust to the
culture of their new country
Adaptability ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-Originated by postmodern Chilean biologist Humberto
Maturana, systems that can be controlled from the outside, such as machines
Analogic Communication ✔Correct Answer-Communication that is rich in content and little
structure, ex. kinetic family drawing
Analysis of Variance- ANOVA ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-From object relations theory, the part of the ego that is formed
from interactions with the relating object.
Anorgasmia ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-From object relations theory, a repressed system within the
ego characterized by aggression, rage, and contempt.
As If Structure ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-Equalizing access to power in a couple that is overly organized
by a hierarchy
Battle for Initiative ✔Correct Answer-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.
Battle for Structure ✔Correct Answer-Whitaker, the therapist's demand that the family capitulate
to his/her way of conducting therapy, particularly during initial stages.
Beavers-Timberlawn Model ✔Correct Answer-An assessment tool used to rate the dimensions of
competence and style in a family's functioning. Competence dimensions are: adequate, optimal,
midrange, borderline, and severely dysfunctional. Stylistic dimensions are: centripetal, centrifugal,
and mixed.
Behavioral Exchange Theory ✔Correct Answer-From behavioral family therapy, a way of describing
relationships in terms of costs and benefits. Functional relationships have plentiful access to rewards
and relatively few costs, while distressed relationships have a scarcity of rewards relative to costs.
Behavioral Family Therapy ✔Correct Answer-A theory and therapeutic model developed by
Patterson, Reid, and others, based on principles of learning and behavior change. In BFT, all family
members are seen as part of the problem and symptoms are reformulated into concrete observable
behaviors, each of which will either be rewarded or extinguished.
Behavioral Parent Training ✔Correct Answer-A program for training parents in the use of
contingency management to modify or extinguish unwanted behaviors and reinforce desirable
behaviors in children
Bilateral Transference ✔Correct Answer-A therapeutic stance in symbolic-experiential therapy in
which the therapist adopts the language, accent, rhythm, or posture of the family
Bilateral Pseudo-Therapy ✔Correct Answer-From symbolic-experiential therapy, the tendency in
some families for family members to be the therapist to one another. Therapists demand that the
therapy be turned over to them, asserting that the family has failed in its efforts at self-therapy
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ABC-X Family Crisis Model ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-The process by which immigrant group members adjust to the
culture of their new country
Adaptability ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-Originated by postmodern Chilean biologist Humberto
Maturana, systems that can be controlled from the outside, such as machines
Analogic Communication ✔Correct Answer-Communication that is rich in content and little
structure, ex. kinetic family drawing
Analysis of Variance- ANOVA ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-From object relations theory, the part of the ego that is formed
from interactions with the relating object.
Anorgasmia ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-From object relations theory, a repressed system within the
ego characterized by aggression, rage, and contempt.
As If Structure ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-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 ✔Correct Answer-Equalizing access to power in a couple that is overly organized
by a hierarchy
Battle for Initiative ✔Correct Answer-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.
Battle for Structure ✔Correct Answer-Whitaker, the therapist's demand that the family capitulate
to his/her way of conducting therapy, particularly during initial stages.
Beavers-Timberlawn Model ✔Correct Answer-An assessment tool used to rate the dimensions of
competence and style in a family's functioning. Competence dimensions are: adequate, optimal,
midrange, borderline, and severely dysfunctional. Stylistic dimensions are: centripetal, centrifugal,
and mixed.
Behavioral Exchange Theory ✔Correct Answer-From behavioral family therapy, a way of describing
relationships in terms of costs and benefits. Functional relationships have plentiful access to rewards
and relatively few costs, while distressed relationships have a scarcity of rewards relative to costs.
Behavioral Family Therapy ✔Correct Answer-A theory and therapeutic model developed by
Patterson, Reid, and others, based on principles of learning and behavior change. In BFT, all family
members are seen as part of the problem and symptoms are reformulated into concrete observable
behaviors, each of which will either be rewarded or extinguished.
Behavioral Parent Training ✔Correct Answer-A program for training parents in the use of
contingency management to modify or extinguish unwanted behaviors and reinforce desirable
behaviors in children
Bilateral Transference ✔Correct Answer-A therapeutic stance in symbolic-experiential therapy in
which the therapist adopts the language, accent, rhythm, or posture of the family
Bilateral Pseudo-Therapy ✔Correct Answer-From symbolic-experiential therapy, the tendency in
some families for family members to be the therapist to one another. Therapists demand that the
therapy be turned over to them, asserting that the family has failed in its efforts at self-therapy
