The two major threads emphasized in systemic theory are concepts related to systemic structure and ...

The two major threads emphasized in systemic theory are concepts related to systemic structure and concepts related to ______________________.
 
  a. symmetrical relationships
  b. communication patterns
  c. how the theory came about
  d. individual behavior

Q. 2

Systemic therapists remain focused on ____________________________.
 
  a. the labeling of individual pathology
  b. the interconnectedness of the problem behavior to its context
  c. dysfunctional relationships
  d. assigning blame to specific family members

Q. 3

The philosophical foundation of the various family therapy models typically include:
 
  a. systems theory and social constructivism
  b. psychodynamic theory
  c. social constructivism
  d. behavioral theory and the medical model

Q. 4

All of the following are true of writing useful interventions EXCEPT:
 
  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.

Q. 5

Closing-phase client goals may address larger, more global issues that clients bring to therapy and _________________________.
 
  a. move the client toward greater health as defined by the therapists theoretical perspective
  b. address the working alliance
  c. any agenda items the client has verbalized in session
  d. establish an increase in the autonomy the of the client

Q. 6

A working-phase client goal for a structural family therapist might be:
 
  a. reduce depressed mood.
  b. reduce enmeshment with children and increase parental hierarchy to reduce episodes of depressed mood.
  c. assess for suicidal ideation.
  d. increase self-esteem to reduce self-harming behaviors.

Q. 7

Working-phase goals should be framed in the theoretical language used for conceptualization.
 
  a. True
  b. False

Q. 8

Initial phase goals typically include all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. stabilizing crisis symptoms.
  b. managing child, dependent adult, and elder abuse issues.
  c. promoting self actualization.
  d. addressing substance and alcohol abuse issues.