Test Bank for Family Therapy: An Overview, 9th
Edition by Irene Goldenberg, Mark Stanton, and
Herbert Goldenberg
According to the author, why do theories matter in therapy? - answer-They
allow therapists to target specific thoughts, behaviors, or emotional processes
for change.
Countertransference refers to - answer-inappropriate pathologizing of the
client.
When working with clients, therapists should create a preferred path or
general set of directions for the course of therapy. This document is known as -
answer-a treatment plan.
Which of the following is the primary tool therapists use to help their clients? -
answer-A theory
"No one individual unilaterally controls behavior in a system. Thus, no one
person can be blamed for problems in a couple or family relationship; instead,
problematic behavior is viewed as emerging from the interactions between
members of the system." This statement fits with which philosophical stance? -
answer-Systemic
,According to the author of the textbook, philosophical foundations of family
therapies are divided into four main categories, including each of the following
EXCEPT - answer-realistic.
Bateson's double-bind theory of schizophrenia reconceptualized psychotic
behavior as a family's attempt to meaningfully respond in a family system
characterized by double-bind communications. Which of the following is
required for double-bind communication? - answer-a. The receiver of the
injunction cannot escape the contradictions without threatening the
relationship
b. The presence of both a primary injunction and a simultaneous,
contradictory, secondary injunction
c. Two people in an intense relationship
Correctd.
What kind of circular questions are the following: "If Grandma were to
suddenly lose her job, who would be the most likely person to support her?
Who would be the least likely?" - answer-Hypothetical circular questions
What is the typical order of problem solving steps in FFT's mutual problem
solving strategy? - answer-Identify the problem, identify the desired outcome,
agree on how to accomplish the goal, identify potential obstacles, reevaluate
outcomes
, What is the heart of relational goals in Satir's approach? - answer-Congruent
communication for all family members
What is a genogram? - answer-A type of family tree that specifically maps key
multigenerational processes
What does the concept of multidirected partiality in contextual family therapy
mean? - answer-a. The therapist must be accountable to monstrous family
members
b. The therapist must be accountable to extended family members not in the
therapy room
Correct
c. All of these are correct
d. The therapist must be accountable to the youngest family members
What are some of the major issues and concerns regarding LGBT youth that
therapists should be aware of, as mentioned in the chapter? - answer-
Suicidality, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and school issues
Wendel Ray has made several contributions to systemic therapies including
which of the following? - answer-Developing resource-focused therapy
Edition by Irene Goldenberg, Mark Stanton, and
Herbert Goldenberg
According to the author, why do theories matter in therapy? - answer-They
allow therapists to target specific thoughts, behaviors, or emotional processes
for change.
Countertransference refers to - answer-inappropriate pathologizing of the
client.
When working with clients, therapists should create a preferred path or
general set of directions for the course of therapy. This document is known as -
answer-a treatment plan.
Which of the following is the primary tool therapists use to help their clients? -
answer-A theory
"No one individual unilaterally controls behavior in a system. Thus, no one
person can be blamed for problems in a couple or family relationship; instead,
problematic behavior is viewed as emerging from the interactions between
members of the system." This statement fits with which philosophical stance? -
answer-Systemic
,According to the author of the textbook, philosophical foundations of family
therapies are divided into four main categories, including each of the following
EXCEPT - answer-realistic.
Bateson's double-bind theory of schizophrenia reconceptualized psychotic
behavior as a family's attempt to meaningfully respond in a family system
characterized by double-bind communications. Which of the following is
required for double-bind communication? - answer-a. The receiver of the
injunction cannot escape the contradictions without threatening the
relationship
b. The presence of both a primary injunction and a simultaneous,
contradictory, secondary injunction
c. Two people in an intense relationship
Correctd.
What kind of circular questions are the following: "If Grandma were to
suddenly lose her job, who would be the most likely person to support her?
Who would be the least likely?" - answer-Hypothetical circular questions
What is the typical order of problem solving steps in FFT's mutual problem
solving strategy? - answer-Identify the problem, identify the desired outcome,
agree on how to accomplish the goal, identify potential obstacles, reevaluate
outcomes
, What is the heart of relational goals in Satir's approach? - answer-Congruent
communication for all family members
What is a genogram? - answer-A type of family tree that specifically maps key
multigenerational processes
What does the concept of multidirected partiality in contextual family therapy
mean? - answer-a. The therapist must be accountable to monstrous family
members
b. The therapist must be accountable to extended family members not in the
therapy room
Correct
c. All of these are correct
d. The therapist must be accountable to the youngest family members
What are some of the major issues and concerns regarding LGBT youth that
therapists should be aware of, as mentioned in the chapter? - answer-
Suicidality, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and school issues
Wendel Ray has made several contributions to systemic therapies including
which of the following? - answer-Developing resource-focused therapy
