Quiz 1

Quiz 1 One becomes competent in family therapy in all of the following way EXCEPT? Top of Form Bottom of Form a. Memorizing each family therapy theory to the last detail and implementing each theory into practice. b. Developing a treatment plan for clients with therapeutic tasks and measurable goals. c. Tracking the progress of the client and evaluating the client's response to treatment. d. Learning to conceptualize client situations with the help of the theory. When thinking about competency in family therapy, why does theory matter? Top of Form Bottom of Form a. It is an evidenced based practice. b. Using theory makes you a seasoned therapist. c. It is the primary tool therapists use to people in therapy. d. It encompasses multicultural competency. All of the following are common threads across the various sets of competencies EXCEPT? Top of Form Bottom of Form a. Therapist's personal qualities are kept separate from the development of a competent therapist. b. A therapist should contextualize their theory based on diversity issues. c. Therapists must be aware of the research and the evidence-base related to their theory. d. A solid understanding of ethical principals is a prerequisite for applying a theory well. The author of this text suggests that in order to become competent in family therapy, you should identify which theories you like best and deemphasize the ones you are less attracted to. Top of Form Bottom of Form True False In order to develop competency in family therapy theories, the author suggests the reader use the book in which of the following ways? Top of Form Bottom of Form a. Skim each chapter; you'll get a good sense of the theory this way. b. Cram in the reading of each chapter the night before the test. c. Set aside an hour or two to read about a single theory from beginning to end. d. Avoid taking notes for the chapter in your own words, only use the author's words. All of the following are true of double-bind communication EXCEPT: Select one: a. it involves two people in an intense relationship that has a high survival value such as a family relationship, a friendship, or a therapist-client relationship. b. the communication frees the receiver to correct his/her response. c. within the relationship, a message is given that has a primary injunction (request or order) and a secondary message that contradicts the first. d. the receiver of the injunction has the sense that he/she cannot escape or step outside of contradiction. Question 2 Correct Mark 0.50 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text When developing goals in therapy, MRI systemic therapists approach therapy by focusing on targeting _________________________. Select one: a. the parent unit b. the preferred solution c. the presenting problem d. the attempted solution Question 3 Correct Mark 0.50 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text How can a therapist deal with the complexity around confidentiality that arises out of working with couples and families? Select one: a. Therapists cannot share what their clients tell them one-on-one. b. Therapists need to establish their own secrets policy and make sure clients understand it. c. Therapists are obligated to keep secrets no matter what. d. Therapists could cause harm to their clients if they do not keep secrets. Question 4 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text Systemic therapists adapt relatively easily to different cultural groups and subpopulations. Select one: True False Question 5 Correct Mark 0.50 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text According to MRI systemic therapists, what type of change is essential for problems in families to be resolved? Select one: a. Permanent change b. First-order-change c. Dramatic Change d. Second-order-change Question 6 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text A wife who states, “He’s an angry person.” in describing her husband is demonstrating __________. Select one: a. family games b. a therapeutic reframe c. irreverence d. the tyranny of linguistics Question 7 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text Standard of care for therapists refers to: Select one: a. what most people at the same professional level are doing in practice. b. establishing a set code of ethics for your private practice. c. making a personal decision what laws to follow and which laws to ignore. d. doing only what other therapists would do in practice. Question 8 Correct Mark 0.50 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text Which of the following is the best definition for laws? Select one: a. Laws are often about what you want to do and do not want to do. b. If a law conflicts with an element of an ethical code, the therapist must abide by the ethical code. c. Laws are either set by the local, state, or federal government in the form of legislation establishing specific responsibilities for professionals. d. Laws define in detail the expectations of family therapists and provide specific guidance on every possible scenario a therapist will encounter. Question 9 Correct Mark 0.50 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text The general flow of MRI systemic therapy is as follows: Select one: a. assess the interactional sequence and meanings, interrupt the sequence, evaluate outcome, assess for new problems. b. assess the interactional sequence and meanings, interrupt the sequence, evaluate outcome, terminate. c. assess the interactional sequence and meanings, interrupt the sequence, evaluate outcome, interrupt new pattern. d. assess the interactional sequence and meanings, fix the sequence, evaluate outcome, fix new pattern. Question 10 Correct Mark 0.50 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text MRI therapists see the presenting problem as ______________________. Select one: a. an individual problem b. a parenting problem c. an interactional problem d. a transgenerational problem Question 11 Correct Mark 0.50 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text Aftercare plans identify all of the following EXCEPT: Select one: a. what the client did to make the changes they have made. b. how the client will maintain their success. c. how the client will handle the next set of challenges in their lives. d. how the client demonstrated resistance during treatment. Question 12 Correct Mark 0.50 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text Wampold’s Common Factors Model theorizes that _______________ matters LEAST in therapeutic outcomes for clients? Select one: a. the therapeutic model b. the therapeutic relationship c. client hope d. client motivation and resources Question 13 Correct Mark 0.50 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text Neutrality refers to ___________________________________. Select one: a. nonpartiality toward particular family members b. the therapist’s own feelings c. the willingness to honor all perspectives d. driving towards a particular outcome Question 14 Correct Mark 0.50 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text Regarding negative feedback, which of the following is true? Select one: a. Negative feedback is critical, which creates change in the family. b. Negative feedback means new information which means something is changing. c. Negative feedback mean no new information which means the system maintains homeostasis. d. Negative feedback is something no one likes. Question 15 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text A therapist showing irreverence towards a problem might do which of the following? Select one: a. Focus on a person’s unresolved childhood issue. b. Blame a client’s personality flaw. c. Focus on a client’s illness. d. See the problem calmly and fearlessly. Question 16 Correct Mark 0.50 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text All of the following are true of writing useful interventions EXCEPT: Select one: a. use specific interventions from your chosen theory. b. make interventions general to any client. c. include exact language when possible. d. include other theories, provided the modifications are clearly spelled out. Question 17 Correct Mark 0.50 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text A competent therapist would do what with the research-related information in their profession? Select one: a. Use the research literature to inform clinical decisions and treatment planning throughout their career. b. Focus on researching one area of expertise and skimming other areas of interest. c. Stop reading the research literature upon graduation. d. Learn at least one evidenced-based treatment and implement it with all clients. Question 18 Correct Mark 0.50 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text A Milan systemic therapist should abandon their hypothesis about the family if it is not serving its purpose. Select one: True False Question 19 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text Postmodernists also make assumptions about culture and what it is to be humane. Pick the statement that best describes these assumptions. Select one: a. All cultures must identify certain behaviors as acceptable and unacceptable, therefore cultural norms are humane. b. All cultures must identify certain behaviors as acceptable and unacceptable, but are humane to the extent they demonstrate the ability to be reflexive. c. The adoption of cultural norms by any culture limits those for whom the norms do not fit and therefore cultural norms should be avoided. d. The extent to which a culture listens and responds to minority voices will limit the success of the culture. Question 20 Correct Mark 0.50 out of 0.50 Flag question Question text The two major threads emphasized in systemic theory are concepts related to systemic structure and concepts related to ______________________. Select one: a. symmetrical relationships b. communication patterns c. how the theory came about d. individual behavior