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Question 21

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A potential limitation of the family systems model is:

A) a particular family member's needs may be overshadowed by the needs of the system.
B) the systemic perspective can be overwhelming for the therapist.
C) family therapy is not well-suited to working with diverse clients.
D) an emphasis on family systems precludes a focus on emotions.

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Which is(are) a key role (or roles) of most family therapists?

A) teacher
B) model
C) coach
D) consultant
E) all of these

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The one central principle agreed upon by family therapy practitioners,regardless of their particular approach,is that

Yelina seems to ignore the major marital problems that she and her husband Carlos are having as a result of sharp differences in their viewpoints on political and social issues that are affecting their native country,Cuba.Whenever a friend points out the tension she observes,Yelina changes the subject and talks about the weather forecast.Yelina is adopting which of the following communication stances?

Strategic family therapy has its foundation in communications theory.

The opposite of a differentiated self is experienced as:

Satir's human validation model focuses on functional versus dysfunctional communication in families.

Family systems therapy represents a paradigm shift that is sometimes called "the fourth force."

A tool for collecting and organizing key relationships in a three-generational extended family is a:

A major contribution of Bowen's theory is the notion of:

Family therapists are wise to consider Western models of family functioning universal.

Minuchin and other structural family therapists initiated their work with wealthy suburban clients.

Which of the following individuals is not associated with family therapy?

Minuchin's structural therapy is based on the notion that an individual's symptoms are best understood from the vantage point of interactional patterns within a family,and that structural changes must occur in a family before an individual's symptoms can be resolved.

Problem descriptions and goal identification,typical day,the child interview and goal disclosure are techniques used in:

Jean-Pierre told the family therapist that his wife loses control of her temper with their children because of his demanding work schedule and his inability to be there to support her.Which communication stance has he adopted?

Because an individual is connected to a living system,change in one part of that system will result in change in the other parts.

The cornerstone of Bowen's theory is differentiation of self.

Within the field of family therapy,Virginia Satir has been the most influential leader in the development of both gender and cultural perspectives and frameworks in family practice.

Structural family therapy deals with boundaries.