Quiz #4 - Family Systems Theory

Question 1

Family Systems Theory (FS) is a systemic therapy model that approaches problems _____ rather than _____.

Answer 1

practically
analytically

Question 2

Family Systems Theory (FS) focuses on identifying the __________ within groups or families.

Answer 2

Stagnant patterns of behavior

Question 3

The therapist’s role in Family Systems Theory (FS) is to introduce creative nudges to support the _______.

Answer 3

changing of the system

Question 4

In Family Systems Theory (FS), family is seen as a ______ or in a relational context.

Answer 4

system

Question 5

All of the following parts of FTS (Family Systems Theory) are ______:
- Circular Causality
- Open vs. Closed Systems
- Homeostasis
- Cybernetics

Answer 5

interconnected

Question 6

Which part of the Family Systems theory includes:
- The family system is an interlocking chain of events (feedback loops)
- One event is not necessarily causal to another – they work in tandem

Answer 6

Circular Causality

Question 7

What is an “Open” system?

Answer 7

When information flows in and out easily.

Question 8

A ______ system is rigid and less open to change.

Answer 8

Closed System

Question 9

____ is when systems tend to self-regulate and resist change. If one member changes, the system will attempt to change him/her back.

Answer 9

Homeostasis

Question 10

_____ is the tendency of a system to self-correct or steer its own course.

Answer 10

Cybernetics

Question 11

In FS Structural Therapy, counseling is designed to alter the dysfunctional structure of the family to _________ and promote healthy relationships and more functional communication styles.

Answer 11

increase problem-solving skills

Question 12

In FS Structural Therapy, the therapist _____ the family to facilitate growth in individuals while preserving the ______ within the family.

Answer 12

joins
mutual support

Question 13

In FS Structural Therapy, the aim is to restructure and _______ to eliminate the presenting complaint(s).

Answer 13

reorganize subsystems

Question 14

The “Central Constructs” of In FS Structural Therapy are:

Answer 14

1) Family Structure
2) Coalitions
3) Subsystems
4) Boundaries

Question 15

Family structure is a set of _____ that determine who talks to whom, who plays with whom and etc.

Answer 15

rules

Question 16

With family structure, when two individuals join to create a new family they enter the union with remnants of _______ from their families of origin.

Answer 16

rules and interactional patterns

Question 17

____ is when two or more members join together.

Answer 17

Coalitions

Question 18

In coalitions, _______ are critical.

Answer 18

interaction patterns

Question 19

In coalitions, the repeated patterns of interactions ______ the family structure

Answer 19

maintain

Question 20

_______ are smaller groupings within the family (e.g., parents, siblings, etc.)

Answer 20

Subsystems

Question 21

_______ are rules that specify who participates in the coalitions and subsystems of the family. They can cause dysfunction in how family members relate to one another.

Answer 21

Boundaries

Question 22

Disengaged (rigid) boundaries occur due to ___________; a high sense of individuality is encouraged.

Answer 22

lack of communication

Question 23

Enmeshed (unclear/permeable, blurred ) boundaries cause intense ___________; conformity & loyalty are expected.

Answer 23

transmission of stress

Question 24

_______ occur when rules and roles are clearly defined; communication is open, but not overly so.

Answer 24

Healthy boundaries

Question 25

Bowen’s therapy model is considered more of an _____ approach.

Answer 25

insight

Question 26

In Bowen’s therapy model, ______ help families focus on past familial patterns in order to avoid repeating current ones.

Answer 26

genograms

Question 27

The three goals of Bowen’s therapy model are:

Answer 27

1) Lowering the anxiety 2) Increasing differentiation 3) Resist unhealthy triangulation

Question 28

One of Bowen's goals is __________ of family members so they can interact more effectively.

Answer 28

Lowering the anxiety

Question 29

One of Bowen's goals is __________, especially of the adult couple, to help manage anxiety

Answer 29

Increasing differentiation

Question 30

One of Bowen's goals is helping family members ________ and emotional fusion.

Answer 30

Resist unhealthy triangulation

Question 31

The "Central Constructs" of Family Systems Intergenerational are:

Answer 31

1) Family Projection Process 2) Triangles 3) Emotional Cutoff 4) Sibling Position 5) Togetherness/Individuality 6) Differentiation of Self

Question 32

_______ is when parents transmit or project their immaturity and lack of differentiation onto their children.

Answer 32

Family Projection Process

Question 33

Family Projection Process often involves the replication of one’s ___________ and as such, behavioral patterns may be passed down from generation to generation

Answer 33

family-of-origin dynamics

Question 34

________ are a 3rd person involved to diffuse the tension of the dyad.

Answer 34

Triangles

Question 35

Bowen says triangles are the "_________ of any emotional system"

Answer 35

"basic building blocks"

Question 36

In triangles, when relationships become distant and anxiety increases, a __________ is introduced to stabilize the relationship.

Answer 36

third person (or thing)

Question 37

Triangles reduce ________ anxiety but decrease the chance of resolving the problem within the original dyad.

Answer 37

immediate

Question 38

_______ is when people cut off from their families of origin to reduce the discomfort generated by being in emotional contact with them

Answer 38

Emotional Cutoff

Question 39

In emotional cutoff, individuals are often _________ and may manage emotional intensity by cutting themselves off from their family.

Answer 39

undifferentiated

Question 40

Fixed personality characteristics based on _______ can be helpful in determining a child’s role in the family’s emotional process.

Answer 40

sibling position

Question 41

Which sibling position tends to be characterized by power, authority, and self-confidence?

Answer 41

First born

Question 42

The ______ tend to identify with the oppressed; rebellious explorers and iconoclasts (attacking or ridiculing traditional or venerated institutions)

Answer 42

later born

Question 43

______ is the ability to engage in meaningful connection with others

Answer 43

Togetherness

Question 44

______ is a person’s ability to maintain a clear sense of self and identity.

Answer 44

Individuality

Question 45

Need to balance ______ and ______.

Answer 45

togetherness individuality

Question 46

If a person within their family system is unable to balance togetherness & individuality, the relationship may become _______.

Answer 46

polarized

Question 47

________ is a lifelong process of maintaining balance through movement towards individuation and away from fusion (absence of boundaries).

Answer 47

Differentiation of Self

Question 48

________ is the capacity to better manage one's own connection to (and independence from) one's family of origin and other close relationships.

Answer 48

Differentiation

Question 49

A higher level of differentiation would make one less apt to get drawn into others’ emotional issues (being "triangulated") and to be __________ in close relationships.

Answer 49

less emotionally reactive

Question 50

_______ levels of differentiation are generally accompanied by _____ levels of anxiety.

Answer 50

Lower higher

Question 51

In FS Satir Therapy, the focus is on ____________ within the family system.

Answer 51

improving communication

Question 52

In FS Satir Therapy, ____________ focuses on individual uniqueness and working towards negotiation & not power.

Answer 52

High Self-Esteem

Question 53

In FS Satir Therapy, ____________ is an open acknowledgement and recognition of differences with others

Answer 53

Personal Growth

Question 54

In FS Satir Therapy, High Self-Esteem focuses on individual uniqueness and working towards _______ & not power.

Answer 54

negotiation

Question 55

In FS Satir Therapy, Personal Growth is an open acknowledgement and _______ with others

Answer 55

recognition of differences

Question 56

In FS Satir Therapy, ____________ is becoming aware of conflicting messages to ensure a shift towards congruence.

Answer 56

Congruent Communication

Question 57

In FS Satir Therapy, Congruent Communication is becoming aware of _________ to ensure a shift towards congruence.

Answer 57

conflicting messages

Question 58

The "Central Constructs" of FS Satir are:

Answer 58

1) Individual Growth & Development 2) Communication 3) Self-Esteem

Question 59

As a central construct of FS Satir, ________ is a genetic endowment, learning acquired over a lifetime, and a body-mind connection.

Answer 59

Individual Growth & Development

Question 60

_______ consists of a Mother, Father, and child, and is important in positive or negative self-concept.

Answer 60

Primary Survival Triad

Question 61

Essential interacting parts of the ________ include physical, intellectual, emotional, interactional contextual, nutritional, and spiritual.

Answer 61

body-mind connection

Question 62

As a central construct of FS Satir, ________ is incongruent communication, boundaries, and survival stances.

Answer 62

Communication

Question 63

With communication, a central construct of FS Satir, ________ is when there are discrepancies between verbal and nonverbal cues.

Answer 63

Incongruent Communication

Question 64

_______ is a maladaptive communication style in which the member receives conflicting messages - each of which negates the other - making it impossible to resolve the conflict (e.g., “You are perfect just as you are . . . but you need to change”)

Answer 64

Double-bind messages

Question 65

Double-bind messages is a maladaptive communication style in which the member receives ________ - each of which negates the other - making it impossible to resolve the conflict (e.g., “You are perfect just as you are . . . but you need to change”)

Answer 65

conflicting messages

Question 66

_______ are rules that specify how family members relate to one another.

Answer 66

Boundaries

Question 67

_______ are protecting one’s self-worth against perceived threats by others.

Answer 67

Survival Stances

Question 68

In survival stances, _____ is when context and other are acknowledged, but self is not.

Answer 68

Placater

Question 69

In survival stances, _____ is when self and context are acknowledged, but other is not.

Answer 69

Blamer

Question 70

In survival stances, _____ is computer-like; only context is acknowledged, self & other are not.

Answer 70

Super-reasonable

Question 71

In survival stances, _____ is when words & feelings match; self, context and other are acknowledged

Answer 71

Congruence

Question 72

________ is the degree to which an individual values him- or herself regardless of the opinions of others

Answer 72

Self-Esteem

Question 73

In self-esteem, all people possess the resources for ________.

Answer 73

Positive growth

Question 74

In self-esteem, ________ signal the need for change.

Answer 74

discomfort and pain

Question 75

In self-esteem, every person, thing or situation is _______ by every other person, thing, or situation

Answer 75

impacted

Question 76

In the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, the three interconnected areas are:

Answer 76

1) Intra-Individual 2) Environmental Macrosystemic 3) Interpersonal

Question 77

In the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, what are the four aspects of "Intra-Individual"?

Answer 77

Development-In-Context Personality Cognition Diagnosis

Question 78

In the Intra-Individual aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is the client’s outlook/worldview as shaped by upbringing, culture, spirituality, family patterns of communication, etc.

Answer 78

Development-in-Context

Question 79

In the Intra-Individual aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is the client’s ostensible presentation of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns

Answer 79

Personality

Question 80

In the Intra-Individual aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is how the client thinks and processes information (e.g., concrete, abstract thinking)

Answer 80

Cognition

Question 81

In the Intra-Individual aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is how the client’s diagnosis informs his or her functioning.

Answer 81

Diagnosis

Question 82

In the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, what are the four aspects of "Interpersonal"?

Answer 82

Family Life Cycle Parent-Child Relations Family Process Social Networks

Question 83

In the Interpersonal aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is the emotional and intellectual stages through which the client passes from childhood to retirement as a member of his/her family.

Answer 83

Family Life Cycle

Question 84

In the Interpersonal aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is the combination of behaviors, feelings & expectations that are unique to the client’s relationship to his/her parent(s).

Answer 84

Parent-Child Relations

Question 85

In the Interpersonal aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is methods and styles of communication within the family and its impact on the client.

Answer 85

Family Process

Question 86

In the Interpersonal aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is the client’s social structure of friends, peers, acquaintances, etc., and the general impact on the client

Answer 86

Social Networks

Question 87

The following are all aspects of the _________: Culture SES Physical Environment Religion Employment Media/Global Aspects

Answer 87

Environmental Macrosystemic