500+ Flashcards Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) Exam
In systemic thinking, the identified patient is Systemic
viewed as a reflection of __________ dysfunction.
Symptoms are maintained by repetitive __________ Interactional
patterns.
A therapist avoids blaming one partner and Systemic
instead explores patterns. This reflects __________
thinking.
homeostasis in family systems. Tendency of a system to maintain stability.
When change in one member affects all others, Interconnectedness
this demonstrates the principle of __________.
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,500+ Flashcards Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) Exam
Practicing neutrality means the therapist avoids Alliances
__________ with any subsystem.
A therapist reframes criticism as concern. This Reframing
technique is called __________.
Systemic therapists focus on process rather than Content
__________.
systemic neutrality. Maintaining balanced stance toward all members.
A therapist integrates CBT techniques while Model
maintaining relational focus. This reflects __________
integration.
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,500+ Flashcards Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) Exam
Maintaining theory-practice consistency requires Systemic
interventions aligned with __________ assumptions.
The therapist tracks interaction sequences to Feedback
identify __________ loops.
Positive feedback loops amplify __________ within a Change
system.
Negative feedback loops promote __________. Stability
differentiation of self. Ability to balance autonomy and connection.
A therapist notices personal emotional reactions Countertransference
during sessions. This is monitoring __________.
Transference involves client projecting past Therapist
relational patterns onto the __________.
Attending to here-and-now relational exchanges Process
reflects focus on therapeutic __________.
Establishing safety requires creating a __________ Non-judgmental
atmosphere.
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, 500+ Flashcards Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) Exam
Cultural humility involves ongoing __________ and Self-evaluation
self-reflection.
social justice in systemic therapy. Addressing power, privilege, and oppression in systems.
A therapist explores how racism impacts a Sociocultural
couple's conflict. This integrates __________
dimensions.
Subsystems are smaller units within a larger System
__________.
Clear boundaries are neither rigid nor __________. Diffuse
Enmeshment reflects overly __________ boundaries. Diffuse
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In systemic thinking, the identified patient is Systemic
viewed as a reflection of __________ dysfunction.
Symptoms are maintained by repetitive __________ Interactional
patterns.
A therapist avoids blaming one partner and Systemic
instead explores patterns. This reflects __________
thinking.
homeostasis in family systems. Tendency of a system to maintain stability.
When change in one member affects all others, Interconnectedness
this demonstrates the principle of __________.
1 of 57
,500+ Flashcards Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) Exam
Practicing neutrality means the therapist avoids Alliances
__________ with any subsystem.
A therapist reframes criticism as concern. This Reframing
technique is called __________.
Systemic therapists focus on process rather than Content
__________.
systemic neutrality. Maintaining balanced stance toward all members.
A therapist integrates CBT techniques while Model
maintaining relational focus. This reflects __________
integration.
2 of 57
,500+ Flashcards Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) Exam
Maintaining theory-practice consistency requires Systemic
interventions aligned with __________ assumptions.
The therapist tracks interaction sequences to Feedback
identify __________ loops.
Positive feedback loops amplify __________ within a Change
system.
Negative feedback loops promote __________. Stability
differentiation of self. Ability to balance autonomy and connection.
A therapist notices personal emotional reactions Countertransference
during sessions. This is monitoring __________.
Transference involves client projecting past Therapist
relational patterns onto the __________.
Attending to here-and-now relational exchanges Process
reflects focus on therapeutic __________.
Establishing safety requires creating a __________ Non-judgmental
atmosphere.
3 of 57
, 500+ Flashcards Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) Exam
Cultural humility involves ongoing __________ and Self-evaluation
self-reflection.
social justice in systemic therapy. Addressing power, privilege, and oppression in systems.
A therapist explores how racism impacts a Sociocultural
couple's conflict. This integrates __________
dimensions.
Subsystems are smaller units within a larger System
__________.
Clear boundaries are neither rigid nor __________. Diffuse
Enmeshment reflects overly __________ boundaries. Diffuse
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