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Which of the following techniques is a strategic family therapist least likely to use?

A) asking about attempted solutions to a problem
B) directives
C) family sculpting
D) reframing
E) paradoxical interventions

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The focus of strategic family therapy is on growth and resolving historical conflicts in a family rather than on dealing with present problems of a family.

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The systems perspective implies:

Joining,accommodation,and boundary making are techniques likely to be used by structural family therapists.

Bowen's multigenerational approach stresses techniques more than it does theory.

According to Haley,who the therapist is as a person is far more important than specific intervention techniques.

Strategic family therapists do not generally deal with the presenting problem; rather,they focus on the underlying symptom of a dysfunctional system.

In Whitaker's experiential therapy,there is a greater focus on exploring past experiences than on here-and-now interaction between the family and the therapist.

Which approach asserts that emotional fusion to one's family must be addressed if one hopes to achieve a mature and unique personality?

Many of the most prominent structural family therapists have dedicated their efforts to working predominantly with African American and Hispanic families.

Because Bowen's multigenerational approach looks at families from a three-generational perspective,the therapist is mainly interested in past happenings and does not pay much attention to present issues.

To prevent his parents from leaving the house,Miguel throws temper tantrums.His parents have given in to his demands and never go out to dinner or to movies anymore.A structural/strategic therapist working with Miguel and his parents will most likely:

Roger and his wife are experiencing tension in their relationship because he believes she is far too lenient with their children when they misbehave.This forces him to play the role of "bad cop" as a parent,which makes him angry.A family therapist working with Roger and his family might:

The therapy goals of promoting growth,self-esteem,and connection,and helping family members achieve congruent communication and interaction are most associated with which theory of family therapy?

Postmodern thought has contributed to family therapy by:

The main focus of family therapy is on past interactions and past conflicts as the best way to understand the dynamics of the family system.

Cloé Madanes developed conjoint family therapy.

Strategic therapists do not rely on therapy techniques to bring about change but instead give more stress to the therapist's relationship with a family.