Quiz

Question 1

A structural family therapist would most likely use which of the following techniques when working with a family consisting of a mother and father who constantly argue, a teenage son who is overly dependent on his mother, and a 9-year-old daughter who has asthma and other physical symptoms?
Question 1Select one:

A.
Pointing out and discussing problematic interaction patterns as they occur

B.
Working with two of the family members to increase differentiation

C.
Becoming therapeutically “triangled” into the spousal dyad to reduce tension and increase stability

D.
Blending with the family by adopting its language, behaviors, and style

Answer 1

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The correct answer is D.

A distinctive feature of Minuchin’s structural family therapy is its use of “joining.” Joining entails blending with the family by adopting its language, behaviors, style, etc.

Answer A: This technique is used in communication/interaction family therapy.

Answer B: This is a Bowenian technique.

Answer C: This is another technique employed by Bowenian family therapists

Question 2

Question ID #377: Paradoxical interventions are often utilized by strategic family therapists for the purpose of:
Question 6Select one:

A.
altering the environment.

B.
relieving symptoms.

C.
restructuring the family.

D.
helping the family see their choices.