Counseling Couples and Families Practice Exam Quiz

Counseling Couples and Families Practice Exam Quiz

 

Question 1:

Which of the following is a primary focus of family systems theory?
A) Individual behavior and traits
B) The interactions and relationships within the family unit
C) Socioeconomic status of family members
D) Personality disorders of family members

Question 2:

According to Bowen’s Family Systems Theory, which concept refers to the degree to which individuals are able to separate their emotions from their thoughts?
A) Emotional cutoff
B) Differentiation of self
C) Triangulation
D) Multigenerational transmission

Question 3:

Which of the following is a key element of Structural Family Therapy?
A) Exploring unconscious processes within the family
B) Identifying and altering family subsystems and boundaries
C) Focusing on cognitive distortions in individuals
D) Using psychodynamic interpretation to analyze the past

Question 4:

What does “triangulation” in family counseling refer to?
A) The process of reducing conflict between two people by introducing a third party
B) A method for assessing family relationships
C) A coping mechanism for families dealing with crises
D) A strategy for improving communication between family members

Question 5:

In a genogram, which of the following symbols is typically used to represent a male family member?
A) A circle
B) A square
C) A triangle
D) A line

Question 6:

What is the primary goal of narrative therapy in family counseling?
A) To identify and change dysfunctional behavioral patterns
B) To reframe negative family stories into empowering narratives
C) To improve the family’s financial situation
D) To create rigid family boundaries

Question 7:

Which approach emphasizes communication patterns and problem-solving skills within the family?
A) Structural Family Therapy
B) Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
C) Strategic Family Therapy
D) Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Question 8:

Which of the following is NOT a concept in Bowenian Family Therapy?
A) Emotional triangles
B) Differentiation of self
C) Multigenerational transmission
D) Operant conditioning

Question 9:

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy focuses on:
A) The root causes of family dysfunction
B) Developing solutions to current problems
C) Exploring the family’s emotional history
D) Identifying unconscious conflicts

Question 10:

What term describes rigid, diffuse, or overly permeable boundaries in families?
A) Fusion
B) Boundaries
C) Enmeshment
D) Differentiation

Question 11:

Which of the following is a hallmark of Strategic Family Therapy?
A) Problem-focused interventions
B) Long-term therapeutic engagement
C) Free association techniques
D) Emphasis on exploring childhood memories

Question 12:

The “identified patient” in family therapy refers to:
A) The family member who is the focus of treatment
B) The family member who avoids conflict
C) The person who facilitates therapy sessions
D) The individual who pays for counseling

Question 13:

In Structural Family Therapy, boundaries that are overly rigid may lead to:
A) Enmeshment
B) Disengagement
C) Fusion
D) Cohesion

Question 14:

Which of the following interventions involves assigning paradoxical tasks to clients?
A) Solution-Focused Therapy
B) Strategic Therapy
C) Bowenian Therapy
D) Narrative Therapy

Question 15:

What does the term “scapegoating” mean in the context of family counseling?
A) Blaming an outside factor for the family’s problems
B) Focusing on one family member as the cause of the family’s issues
C) Avoiding discussions about family conflict
D) Creating alliances within the family to solve problems

Question 16:

Circular questioning is a technique most often used in which approach?
A) Narrative Therapy
B) Milan Systemic Family Therapy
C) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
D) Structural Therapy

Question 17:

What is the focus of experiential family therapy?
A) Behavioral patterns within the family system
B) Improving emotional expression and spontaneity
C) Cognitive distortions in family members
D) Establishing clear family roles and rules

Question 18:

What is a key feature of psychoanalytic family therapy?
A) Behavioral modification
B) Exploration of unconscious processes
C) Addressing power imbalances
D) Goal-setting

Question 19:

Which therapeutic approach focuses on helping families find exceptions to their problems?
A) Narrative Therapy
B) Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
C) Structural Family Therapy
D) Experiential Family Therapy

Question 20:

A “healthy family” is often described as one that:
A) Has completely rigid boundaries
B) Encourages independence while maintaining connections
C) Avoids conflict at all costs
D) Has no clear hierarchy or roles

Question 21:

Reframing is a technique used in which family therapy approach?
A) Bowenian Therapy
B) Structural Family Therapy
C) Strategic Family Therapy
D) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Question 22:

The concept of “fusion” in family systems theory refers to:
A) Emotional over-involvement between family members
B) Conflict resolution strategies in families
C) Behavioral independence among family members
D) Disengagement within the family system

Question 23:

The therapist’s role in Structural Family Therapy includes:
A) Acting as an objective observer
B) Joining and restructuring the family system
C) Avoiding direct involvement in family conflicts
D) Interpreting unconscious processes

Question 24:

The primary purpose of a genogram is to:
A) Identify financial issues within a family
B) Map family relationships and patterns
C) Teach parenting skills
D) Resolve immediate family conflicts

Question 25:

Family sculpting is most commonly associated with:
A) Strategic Family Therapy
B) Structural Family Therapy
C) Experiential Family Therapy
D) Narrative Therapy

Question 26:

Which of the following is a goal of Bowenian therapy?
A) Resolving unresolved childhood trauma
B) Differentiating from the family of origin
C) Modifying irrational thoughts
D) Identifying past abusive relationships

Question 27:

What is the focus of the Milan approach in family therapy?
A) Identifying family members’ roles and alliances
B) Addressing unconscious family dynamics
C) Focusing on communication patterns and power dynamics
D) Short-term goal setting

Question 28:

Which theory emphasizes that family members mutually influence one another in a reciprocal manner?
A) Attachment Theory
B) Systems Theory
C) Social Learning Theory
D) Behaviorism

Question 29:

In family therapy, which of the following is an example of a first-order change?
A) Adjusting the family’s structure to resolve systemic issues
B) Changing the rules but not the underlying system
C) Increasing family cohesion through shared goals
D) Addressing intergenerational patterns of dysfunction

Question 30:

A therapist using Structural Family Therapy would likely focus on:
A) Clarifying family roles and addressing conflicts in hierarchy
B) Identifying unconscious family patterns
C) Focusing on individual traumas within the family
D) Discussing abstract future goals

 

Question 31:

Which of the following is a goal of family therapy?
A) Eliminating all family conflicts
B) Helping family members improve communication and resolve conflicts
C) Establishing rigid roles within the family system
D) Encouraging family members to function independently without connections

Question 32:

In Satir’s Experiential Family Therapy, what is the primary focus of the intervention?
A) Examining past generational patterns
B) Increasing self-esteem and improving communication
C) Changing cognitive distortions
D) Establishing strict family hierarchies

Question 33:

A therapist observes that a child is acting out because their parents are in constant conflict. This behavior is an example of:
A) Emotional cutoff
B) Scapegoating
C) Triangulation
D) Enmeshment

Question 34:

Which therapeutic approach is best known for its use of the “miracle question”?
A) Narrative Therapy
B) Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
C) Strategic Therapy
D) Structural Therapy

Question 35:

Which of the following best describes enmeshment in family systems?
A) Clear and healthy emotional boundaries
B) Overly close and intrusive relationships
C) Emotional disengagement among family members
D) Clear hierarchies and leadership within the family

Question 36:

What does the term “homeostasis” refer to in family systems theory?
A) The tendency of family systems to seek stability and resist change
B) A family’s ability to adapt quickly to crises
C) Emotional isolation within family subsystems
D) The degree of autonomy within family members

Question 37:

In which approach would a therapist focus on “externalizing the problem”?
A) Structural Family Therapy
B) Narrative Therapy
C) Bowenian Family Therapy
D) Experiential Family Therapy

Question 38:

Which of the following is a primary goal of Structural Family Therapy?
A) Enhancing emotional expression and spontaneity
B) Reorganizing family structures to improve functioning
C) Exploring past generational issues
D) Correcting individual cognitive distortions

Question 39:

A family presents with a history of intergenerational trauma. Which approach would most likely address this issue?
A) Bowenian Family Therapy
B) Structural Family Therapy
C) Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
D) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Question 40:

In couples counseling, what is the primary focus of the Gottman Method?
A) Identifying power struggles in the relationship
B) Teaching communication skills and managing conflict effectively
C) Reframing negative narratives about the relationship
D) Exploring past family relationships of both partners

 

Question 41:

In Bowen’s Family Systems Theory, what is differentiation of self?
A) The ability to separate one’s thoughts and feelings
B) The process of creating emotional distance from family members
C) A lack of emotional attachment to family dynamics
D) The need for approval from family members

Question 42:

Which of the following is a hallmark of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples?
A) Focusing on resolving past traumas
B) Identifying attachment styles and creating secure connections
C) Establishing strict roles within the relationship
D) Using confrontation to address relationship issues

Question 43:

What is the primary purpose of genograms in family therapy?
A) To establish boundaries within the family
B) To explore family roles and dynamics across generations
C) To create new rules for family interactions
D) To increase immediate behavioral changes in the family

Question 44:

In Structural Family Therapy, a therapist joins the family system to:
A) Observe and identify dysfunctional patterns
B) Assume a leadership role in family decision-making
C) Create enmeshment between family members
D) Encourage the family to remain unchanged

Question 45:

Which of the following techniques is commonly used in Narrative Therapy?
A) Circular questioning
B) Problem-saturated story
C) Reframing conflict as positive
D) Role-playing unresolved disputes

Question 46:

Which family therapy approach emphasizes the significance of power dynamics in relationships?
A) Strategic Therapy
B) Experiential Therapy
C) Bowenian Therapy
D) Emotionally Focused Therapy

Question 47:

What does the term “coalition” refer to in Structural Family Therapy?
A) A temporary alliance between family members against another
B) Emotional cutoff from specific family members
C) A shared goal among all family members
D) Dysfunctional communication patterns

Question 48:

Which type of communication is most likely to create dysfunction in families, according to Virginia Satir?
A) Congruent communication
B) Placating communication
C) Assertive communication
D) Nonverbal communication

Question 49:

What is the primary goal of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in couples counseling?
A) Building solutions based on the couple’s existing strengths
B) Exploring attachment injuries and repair strategies
C) Identifying and analyzing the root causes of conflict
D) Addressing generational patterns within the couple’s families

Question 50:

When working with families, what does circular questioning aim to achieve?
A) Highlight patterns of interaction among family members
B) Directly address individual members’ issues
C) Create a hierarchical structure in the family
D) Shift the focus away from relationships

 

Question 51:

Which of the following concepts is central to Bowenian Family Therapy?
A) Emotional cutoff
B) Reframing family dynamics
C) Encouraging emotional expression
D) Establishing clear boundaries

Question 52:

In Structural Family Therapy, boundaries are described as:
A) Open, closed, or rigid
B) Strong or weak
C) Permeable, rigid, or diffuse
D) Strict or relaxed

Question 53:

What is the main focus of Experiential Family Therapy?
A) Addressing past trauma
B) Promoting emotional expression and self-awareness
C) Establishing clear family hierarchies
D) Resolving immediate conflicts

Question 54:

Which intervention technique is often used in Strategic Family Therapy?
A) Role-playing
B) Paradoxical interventions
C) Solution-focused questioning
D) Genogram analysis

Question 55:

The “identified patient” in family counseling refers to:
A) The person seeking therapy for individual issues
B) The family member who appears to be the source of the problem
C) The individual causing the most harm in the family
D) The member who acts as the family’s emotional scapegoat

Question 56:

Which type of therapy focuses on attachment bonds in couples?
A) Narrative Therapy
B) Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
C) Bowenian Therapy
D) Structural Therapy

Question 57:

A family counselor using a multicultural approach would most likely:
A) Treat all families the same way regardless of cultural background
B) Adjust interventions to align with the family’s cultural values and norms
C) Focus primarily on the individual rather than the family system
D) Avoid discussing cultural influences

Question 58:

In Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, the “scaling question” is used to:
A) Evaluate the level of dysfunction in the family system
B) Measure a client’s progress toward their goals
C) Identify the family member causing the most disruption
D) Determine the family’s communication patterns

Question 59:

Which of the following is a technique used in Structural Family Therapy?
A) Externalizing problems
B) Joining and restructuring
C) Circular questioning
D) Challenging cognitive distortions

Question 60:

Virginia Satir emphasized the importance of:
A) Behavioral change over emotional expression
B) Creating a nurturing environment for emotional growth
C) Establishing family hierarchies
D) Addressing generational patterns

Question 61:

Which of the following is NOT a primary focus of Bowenian Family Therapy?
A) Differentiation of self
B) Family projection process
C) Establishing strict family roles
D) Multigenerational transmission process

Question 62:

What does the term “triangulation” refer to in family systems?
A) A three-person therapy session
B) A two-person conflict involving a third person
C) Avoidance of conflict by disengaging
D) Family members forming clear boundaries

Question 63:

In family therapy, reframing is a technique used to:
A) Highlight the negative aspects of a problem
B) Change the way family members perceive a problem
C) Shift the focus away from relationships
D) Encourage confrontation between family members

Question 64:

Narrative Therapy encourages clients to:
A) Focus on family hierarchies
B) Externalize problems and rewrite their stories
C) Explore their family’s multigenerational patterns
D) Change their behavioral patterns through strict rules

Question 65:

What is the primary purpose of using role-playing in family counseling?
A) To identify the family member causing the problem
B) To practice new ways of interacting
C) To diagnose mental health disorders
D) To avoid conflict within the family

Question 66:

A therapist using the Structural approach would address which of the following?
A) The client’s individual experiences outside the family
B) The organization and boundaries within the family system
C) The family’s unresolved attachment injuries
D) The external influences affecting the family

Question 67:

In Experiential Family Therapy, symbolic techniques are used to:
A) Highlight unconscious processes
B) Address generational conflicts
C) Promote emotional expression and creativity
D) Create clear family roles

Question 68:

Which therapy model views families as goal-directed systems?
A) Structural Therapy
B) Strategic Therapy
C) Bowenian Therapy
D) Solution-Focused Therapy

Question 69:

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is grounded in which theory?
A) Cognitive Behavioral Theory
B) Attachment Theory
C) Systems Theory
D) Behavioral Theory

Question 70:

Which type of boundary is characterized by excessive interference and a lack of independence?
A) Rigid boundary
B) Diffuse boundary
C) Balanced boundary
D) Permeable boundary

Question 71:

In Strategic Family Therapy, directives are:
A) Tasks assigned to disrupt dysfunctional patterns
B) General suggestions for the family’s well-being
C) Exercises to create emotional awareness
D) Discussions of past family dynamics

Question 72:

Bowenian Therapy emphasizes the importance of:
A) Emotional expression and creativity
B) Differentiation and understanding family patterns
C) Role-playing and symbolic techniques
D) Clear hierarchies within family systems

Question 73:

Which of the following is an intervention used in Narrative Therapy?
A) Genogram creation
B) Miracle question
C) Deconstructing dominant narratives
D) Enactment exercises

Question 74:

In Structural Family Therapy, what is meant by “enactment”?
A) A dramatization of family conflicts
B) Observing family members interact during therapy
C) Analyzing past family events
D) Reconstructing family history

Question 75:

A therapist asks a couple, “If tomorrow morning your relationship was perfect, what would be different?” This is an example of:
A) A scaling question
B) The miracle question
C) A reframing technique
D) A circular question

 

Question 76:

In family therapy, which of the following best describes the term “homeostasis”?
A) The family’s tendency to resist change and maintain equilibrium
B) The process of developing emotional independence
C) The establishment of healthy boundaries within the family
D) The ability of family members to openly express emotions

Question 77:

Which theory focuses on understanding how rules and roles influence family interactions?
A) Structural Family Therapy
B) Strategic Family Therapy
C) Systems Theory
D) Bowenian Family Therapy

Question 78:

In Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, the “miracle question” is designed to:
A) Help clients visualize a future without the current problem
B) Identify past traumas affecting the family system
C) Highlight the most severe issues within the family
D) Explore family history and generational patterns

Question 79:

Which of the following is a key concept in Emotionally Focused Therapy?
A) Identifying and restructuring interactional patterns
B) Encouraging emotional cutoff from toxic family members
C) Exploring unconscious motivations in relationships
D) Establishing rigid roles to maintain stability

Question 80:

A therapist using Structural Family Therapy would most likely address:
A) The family’s historical and generational dynamics
B) Power dynamics and communication patterns
C) The organization and alignment of subsystems within the family
D) Individual trauma and its impact on the family

Question 81:

In Bowenian Therapy, what is the purpose of a family projection process?
A) To create enmeshment between family members
B) To highlight how parents pass anxiety onto children
C) To establish clear boundaries in the family
D) To foster independence within family systems

Question 82:

The term “emotional cutoff” in family systems theory refers to:
A) Suppressing emotions to avoid conflict
B) Physically or emotionally distancing oneself from family
C) Creating new roles to replace unhealthy patterns
D) Encouraging self-differentiation through isolation

Question 83:

Which family therapy model often uses rituals as a therapeutic intervention?
A) Narrative Therapy
B) Structural Family Therapy
C) Strategic Family Therapy
D) Experiential Family Therapy

Question 84:

What is a “double bind” in communication within families?
A) Contradictory messages that create confusion
B) A set of clear rules that promote harmony
C) Encouraging both autonomy and dependence simultaneously
D) Avoidance of direct communication to prevent conflict

Question 85:

In Experiential Family Therapy, Carl Whitaker emphasized the importance of:
A) Logical problem-solving in therapy
B) Spontaneity and creativity to disrupt dysfunctional patterns
C) Analyzing past trauma to resolve current issues
D) Establishing strict family rules to prevent conflict

Question 86:

The term “joining” in Structural Family Therapy refers to:
A) The therapist becoming part of the family system temporarily
B) Creating alliances with individual family members
C) Promoting conflict to reveal underlying dynamics
D) Identifying which family member needs the most support

Question 87:

Which family therapy approach uses externalizing as a core technique?
A) Structural Family Therapy
B) Solution-Focused Therapy
C) Narrative Therapy
D) Strategic Family Therapy

Question 88:

Which is NOT a focus of Virginia Satir’s Human Validation Process Model?
A) Encouraging congruent communication
B) Building self-esteem among family members
C) Establishing rigid family hierarchies
D) Promoting emotional expression

Question 89:

What is the purpose of a therapist prescribing the symptom in Strategic Family Therapy?
A) To stop the symptom from recurring
B) To expose the symptom as unnecessary
C) To encourage the family to exaggerate the symptom
D) To disrupt dysfunctional family patterns

Question 90:

Which intervention is commonly used in Bowenian Therapy?
A) Enactment
B) Triangulation resolution
C) Emotional mapping
D) Genogram construction

Question 91:

In Structural Family Therapy, subsystems refer to:
A) Dysfunctional patterns within the family system
B) Smaller units within the family, such as parental or sibling groups
C) External influences affecting the family
D) Generational patterns of interaction

Question 92:

Circular questioning is a hallmark of which family therapy model?
A) Strategic Therapy
B) Bowenian Therapy
C) Milan Systemic Therapy
D) Experiential Therapy

Question 93:

In family therapy, which of the following is an example of reframing?
A) Viewing a child’s defiance as a way of seeking independence
B) Ignoring the problematic behavior of a family member
C) Assigning specific roles to family members
D) Labeling a family’s conflict as unhealthy

Question 94:

What does Solution-Focused Brief Therapy emphasize?
A) Exploring the root causes of family issues
B) Creating a new narrative for the family
C) Building on existing strengths and finding solutions
D) Identifying dysfunctional interaction patterns

Question 95:

In Structural Family Therapy, what is the term for the inappropriate involvement of one family member in another’s problems?
A) Differentiation
B) Enmeshment
C) Detouring
D) Coalition

Question 96:

Which type of question in family therapy explores how a change in one person’s behavior might affect the rest of the family?
A) Scaling question
B) Circular question
C) Miracle question
D) Reframing question

Question 97:

In Bowenian Family Therapy, multigenerational transmission refers to:
A) The transfer of genetic traits across generations
B) Emotional patterns passed down through family generations
C) Communication patterns evolving over time
D) Trauma being resolved through therapy

Question 98:

Which therapy model emphasizes re-authoring client stories?
A) Bowenian Therapy
B) Solution-Focused Therapy
C) Structural Therapy
D) Narrative Therapy

Question 99:

In Strategic Family Therapy, which technique involves asking a family to exaggerate a specific behavior?
A) Symptom prescription
B) Positive reinforcement
C) Reframing
D) Role-playing

Question 100:

In Experiential Family Therapy, the primary goal is:
A) Changing family hierarchies
B) Resolving past trauma
C) Promoting emotional expression and growth
D) Establishing rigid boundaries

 

Question 101:

Which of the following best describes the term “fusion” in Bowen Family Systems Theory?
A) Emotional over-involvement between family members
B) Complete detachment from family relationships
C) Healthy emotional independence within the family system
D) The process of resolving family conflicts

Question 102:

What is a key goal of Structural Family Therapy?
A) Strengthening the parental hierarchy
B) Exploring past trauma within the family
C) Highlighting generational patterns of dysfunction
D) Encouraging emotional distancing between members

Question 103:

In Narrative Therapy, the process of “thickening” the client’s preferred story involves:
A) Assigning new roles to family members
B) Exploring detailed examples of the preferred story
C) Encouraging clients to focus on their current problems
D) Resolving family conflicts through structured exercises

Question 104:

A therapist practicing Experiential Family Therapy might use which technique to encourage emotional expression?
A) Role reversal
B) Sculpting
C) Genogram creation
D) Solution scaling

Question 105:

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Circular Causality in family systems?
A) Linear explanations for family issues
B) Cause-and-effect relationships between two family members
C) Interconnected feedback loops within the family
D) One person being the primary cause of dysfunction

Question 106:

Which model of family therapy focuses on the importance of rituals and rules in family interactions?
A) Structural Family Therapy
B) Milan Systemic Family Therapy
C) Bowenian Family Therapy
D) Emotionally Focused Therapy

Question 107:

What is the primary focus of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples?
A) Developing practical problem-solving strategies
B) Addressing attachment and bonding in the relationship
C) Encouraging differentiation between partners
D) Establishing strict relationship roles

Question 108:

In Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, scaling questions are used to:
A) Explore past trauma in depth
B) Evaluate progress and identify steps for improvement
C) Highlight the most critical family issues
D) Assign roles within the family structure

Question 109:

Which of the following describes a “hierarchical” family structure?
A) Parents and children have equal authority
B) One family member assumes excessive control
C) Roles and authority are clearly defined and functional
D) Family members avoid conflicts to maintain peace

Question 110:

What is the main goal of using a genogram in therapy?
A) Highlighting enmeshment within the family
B) Identifying generational patterns and emotional connections
C) Encouraging direct communication between family members
D) Establishing rules for healthy relationships

Question 111:

Which family therapy approach emphasizes flexibility in the family’s ability to adapt to changes?
A) Strategic Family Therapy
B) Structural Family Therapy
C) Systems Theory
D) Bowenian Family Therapy

Question 112:

In family therapy, the term “coalition” refers to:
A) A temporary alliance between two family members against a third
B) The process of resolving family conflicts
C) Emotional detachment from family relationships
D) A therapist joining the family to address dysfunction

Question 113:

In Narrative Therapy, externalizing the problem involves:
A) Helping clients view the problem as separate from themselves
B) Identifying family members responsible for the problem
C) Exploring the root causes of the issue within the family
D) Highlighting generational influences on the problem

Question 114:

The “identified patient” in family therapy refers to:
A) The individual exhibiting symptoms that bring the family to therapy
B) The person responsible for resolving family conflicts
C) The family member with the highest level of differentiation
D) The therapist’s primary focus during treatment

Question 115:

Which of the following is a primary intervention in Strategic Family Therapy?
A) Enactment
B) Symptom prescription
C) Role sculpting
D) Circular questioning

Question 116:

In Structural Family Therapy, a therapist might use “boundary making” to:
A) Strengthen or weaken boundaries between family members
B) Encourage family members to break traditional roles
C) Highlight enmeshment between subsystems
D) Establish generational patterns of behavior

Question 117:

Bowen’s concept of “differentiation of self” refers to:
A) The ability to balance emotional and intellectual functioning
B) The process of resolving past trauma
C) Creating alliances within the family system
D) Encouraging emotional detachment from family members

Question 118:

In Experiential Family Therapy, a therapist’s role is often described as:
A) Neutral and observational
B) Directive and controlling
C) Active and emotionally engaged
D) Analytical and problem-focused

Question 119:

What is a common goal in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for families?
A) Establishing firm roles for all family members
B) Resolving attachment injuries and improving bonding
C) Encouraging complete independence from one another
D) Identifying past generational patterns of dysfunction

Question 120:

The term “triangulation” in family therapy refers to:
A) A conflict resolution technique
B) A third party being drawn into a conflict between two others
C) Encouraging open communication among family members
D) Resolving attachment injuries within the family

Question 121:

In Milan Systemic Therapy, a paradoxical intervention involves:
A) Encouraging clients to perform the opposite of what they expect
B) Analyzing communication patterns within the family
C) Exploring past trauma to uncover hidden dynamics
D) Highlighting unresolved emotional conflicts

Question 122:

Which of the following techniques is commonly used in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?
A) Problem-focused questioning
B) Miracle questioning
C) Triangulation
D) Role sculpting

Question 123:

In family therapy, “enactment” is a technique where:
A) Family members act out their typical interactions during a session
B) The therapist assigns new roles to family members
C) The family explores past events through role play
D) Members externalize their problems

Question 124:

A major focus of Experiential Family Therapy is:
A) Promoting emotional honesty and spontaneity
B) Creating strict boundaries between family members
C) Exploring past generational trauma
D) Establishing firm rules and roles within the family

Question 125:

In family systems theory, what is a “feedback loop”?
A) A circular interaction that reinforces or disrupts family dynamics
B) A mechanism to identify roles within the family
C) A process for resolving conflicts among family members
D) A method for determining the therapist’s role

Question 126:

Which family therapy model emphasizes identifying exceptions to the problem?
A) Structural Therapy
B) Narrative Therapy
C) Solution-Focused Therapy
D) Bowenian Therapy

Question 127:

What is the main goal of using sculpting in family therapy?
A) To visually represent family dynamics and relationships
B) To establish clear communication patterns
C) To encourage emotional detachment from conflicts
D) To highlight the roles of individual family members

Question 128:

In Strategic Family Therapy, the goal of a “paradoxical directive” is to:
A) Challenge family members to change without resistance
B) Highlight the family’s generational patterns
C) Promote emotional independence among members
D) Resolve attachment injuries in relationships

Question 129:

A therapist using Bowenian Therapy would most likely address:
A) Family hierarchies and boundaries
B) Emotional cutoff and unresolved family issues
C) Attachment patterns and bonding
D) Behavioral symptoms within the family

Question 130:

In Structural Family Therapy, “unbalancing” refers to:
A) Supporting one family member to disrupt dysfunctional patterns
B) Establishing clear roles and boundaries
C) Highlighting emotional connections within the family
D) Promoting generational understanding of conflict

 

Question 131:

Which of the following is an example of first-order change in family therapy?
A) A family adopts new communication patterns but retains underlying dynamics.
B) A family member achieves emotional independence from the system.
C) The entire family reorganizes its structure to accommodate new roles.
D) Long-term change in family interactions and emotional patterns occurs.

Question 132:

The technique of reframing in family therapy is used to:
A) Assign blame to specific family members.
B) Change the way a problem is viewed to promote constructive solutions.
C) Explore childhood trauma and its impact on the family.
D) Emphasize generational conflicts within the family system.

Question 133:

In Structural Family Therapy, the term “subsystem” refers to:
A) Dysfunctional behaviors within the family.
B) Smaller units within the family, such as parental or sibling groups.
C) The family’s interaction with external systems, like schools or workplaces.
D) The emotional cutoff between family members.

Question 134:

What is the purpose of tracking in Structural Family Therapy?
A) To understand how family members communicate and interact.
B) To examine intergenerational patterns of dysfunction.
C) To determine which family member needs individual therapy.
D) To resolve conflicts between subsystems in the family.

Question 135:

A major goal of Bowenian therapy is to:
A) Establish rigid roles within the family structure.
B) Foster differentiation of self among family members.
C) Strengthen enmeshment within family subsystems.
D) Eliminate conflict by promoting emotional detachment.

Question 136:

What is a primary objective in Narrative Therapy for families?
A) Highlighting generational trauma.
B) Co-creating new, empowering stories for the family.
C) Resolving systemic enmeshment between family members.
D) Establishing strict boundaries between roles.

Question 137:

Which term describes emotional disengagement between family members?
A) Enmeshment
B) Differentiation
C) Disengagement
D) Triangulation

Question 138:

Circular questioning is a technique used to:
A) Address conflicts between specific family members.
B) Help family members understand each other’s perspectives.
C) Promote emotional detachment within family relationships.
D) Clarify the therapist’s role in the family system.

Question 139:

Which of the following is the focus of Functional Family Therapy (FFT)?
A) Generational trauma within the family system
B) Identifying and modifying maladaptive behavioral patterns
C) Strengthening emotional independence within the family
D) Establishing clear hierarchies and boundaries

Question 140:

What is an “open system” in family systems theory?
A) A family system that resists change and outside influence
B) A family system that interacts freely with external environments
C) A family that maintains rigid emotional boundaries
D) A family that prioritizes internal conflicts over external influences

Question 141:

In Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which cycle is most often addressed first?
A) The cycle of attachment security
B) The cycle of negative interaction patterns
C) The cycle of external influences on the family
D) The cycle of intergenerational trauma

Question 142:

In family therapy, the term “homeostasis” refers to:
A) The process of maintaining balance and stability within the family system
B) Emotional independence of family members
C) Rigid roles and hierarchies in the family structure
D) The ability to adapt to external challenges

Question 143:

Which technique is commonly used in Experiential Family Therapy to explore family dynamics?
A) Circular questioning
B) Family sculpting
C) Genogram creation
D) Symptom prescription

Question 144:

In Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, the “miracle question” is used to:
A) Highlight family dysfunctions
B) Explore the family’s strengths and resources
C) Help clients envision how life would change without the problem
D) Create a timeline for resolving family conflicts

Question 145:

Which of the following best describes triangulation in Bowenian Family Therapy?
A) Two family members forming an alliance against a third
B) A therapist mediating conflicts within the family system
C) A third party being drawn into a dyadic conflict
D) A structured approach to resolving family disagreements

Question 146:

In Structural Family Therapy, “joining” refers to:
A) Building an alliance with the family to promote trust
B) Resolving conflict between two family members
C) Highlighting subsystems and their dynamics
D) Assigning specific roles to each family member

Question 147:

What is the focus of psychoeducational approaches in family therapy?
A) Analyzing generational trauma
B) Teaching families how to cope with specific challenges
C) Exploring emotional attachment within the family
D) Addressing systemic enmeshment

Question 148:

In Milan Systemic Therapy, “positive connotation” refers to:
A) Assigning positive meaning to behaviors within the family system
B) Highlighting family members’ strengths
C) Encouraging family members to focus on future goals
D) Exploring unresolved emotional conflicts

Question 149:

In Narrative Therapy, what is meant by “unique outcomes”?
A) Solutions to problems that align with the family’s expectations
B) Family events that contradict the dominant problem-saturated story
C) Emotions that arise during family conflicts
D) Long-term changes in family roles and dynamics

Question 150:

A therapist using Strategic Family Therapy is likely to focus on:
A) Behavioral sequences within the family system
B) Generational trauma and unresolved conflicts
C) Emotional independence of family members
D) Strengthening attachment bonds between couples

Question 151:

A therapist practicing Bowenian Family Therapy encourages clients to explore their:
A) Attachment patterns
B) Differentiation of self and family-of-origin issues
C) Communication patterns within the family system
D) Emotional responses to specific conflicts

Question 152:

In Experiential Family Therapy, the concept of “family myths” refers to:
A) False beliefs that influence family interactions
B) Stories passed down through generations
C) The family’s shared vision for the future
D) Misunderstandings between subsystems

Question 153:

The term “symptom bearer” in family therapy refers to:
A) The family member who exhibits symptoms of dysfunction
B) The therapist who identifies the root of the problem
C) The parent who controls the family’s decisions
D) The child who resolves family disputes

Question 154:

What is the primary goal of Structural Family Therapy when addressing enmeshment?
A) Establishing healthier boundaries between family members
B) Promoting emotional detachment from family issues
C) Encouraging open communication within subsystems
D) Highlighting past generational influences

Question 155:

In Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, exceptions refer to:
A) Situations where the family avoided dysfunctional behaviors
B) Family rules that have been broken
C) Members who do not conform to family roles
D) Generational trauma patterns

Question 156:

What does the term “multigenerational transmission process” refer to in Bowenian Therapy?
A) The passing down of unresolved emotional patterns through generations
B) The process of resolving generational trauma
C) The therapist’s role in addressing intergenerational conflicts
D) The family’s ability to adapt to external changes

Question 157:

In Narrative Therapy, a therapist might use “externalization” to:
A) Help families shift blame onto an external cause
B) Separate the problem from the person experiencing it
C) Assign specific roles to family members
D) Explore generational influences on the problem

Question 158:

What is the primary goal of psychoeducation in family therapy?
A) Helping families gain knowledge and skills to manage specific challenges
B) Identifying and resolving emotional cutoff patterns
C) Teaching families to adopt new roles and rules
D) Encouraging families to explore past trauma

 

Question 159:

Which of the following concepts is central to Bowenian Family Therapy?
A) Emotional cutoff
B) Role flexibility
C) Positive reinforcement
D) Behavioral conditioning

Question 160:

The focus of Structural Family Therapy is on:
A) Identifying unconscious conflicts.
B) Examining family roles, boundaries, and hierarchies.
C) Exploring cultural narratives.
D) Rewriting the family’s history.

Question 161:

In family therapy, a “double bind” refers to:
A) A situation where a person receives two conflicting messages, making it impossible to respond correctly.
B) A family dynamic in which two members exclude a third.
C) A recurring argument between subsystems.
D) A boundary violation in the family hierarchy.

Question 162:

What is the primary goal of Behavioral Family Therapy?
A) Enhancing self-awareness among family members.
B) Modifying specific behaviors through reinforcement strategies.
C) Reconstructing family narratives.
D) Exploring unresolved emotional conflicts.

Question 163:

In family therapy, the term “identified patient” refers to:
A) The family member blamed for the family’s problems.
B) The person diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
C) The therapist’s focus of intervention.
D) A family member who resists change.

Question 164:

In Strategic Family Therapy, paradoxical interventions are used to:
A) Encourage families to reflect on the absurdity of their behaviors.
B) Strengthen rigid boundaries.
C) Highlight the therapist’s role in resolving conflicts.
D) Prompt change by prescribing symptomatic behavior.

Question 165:

Which approach emphasizes the co-construction of new family narratives?
A) Bowenian Therapy
B) Solution-Focused Therapy
C) Narrative Therapy
D) Structural Therapy

Question 166:

In the context of family therapy, differentiation of self refers to:
A) The ability to remain emotionally connected while maintaining independence.
B) The process of forming alliances within the family.
C) Distancing oneself from family conflict.
D) Adopting the family’s dominant emotional patterns.

Question 167:

What does the “miracle question” in Solution-Focused Therapy aim to achieve?
A) Encourage families to reframe their problems.
B) Help clients envision a future without the problem.
C) Identify past successes in the family’s dynamics.
D) Promote emotional cutoff.

Question 168:

Circular causality in family therapy refers to:
A) The idea that family interactions are mutually reinforcing.
B) The process of assigning blame to specific members.
C) Linear cause-and-effect relationships.
D) A hierarchy within family roles.

Question 169:

What is a common goal of Experiential Family Therapy?
A) Increasing emotional expressiveness among family members.
B) Identifying systemic patterns of dysfunction.
C) Establishing clear generational boundaries.
D) Resolving intergenerational trauma.

Question 170:

The primary goal of Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is:
A) Treating serious behavioral problems in children and adolescents by addressing their broader social systems.
B) Resolving long-standing family conflicts.
C) Promoting differentiation among family members.
D) Exploring unconscious family dynamics.

Question 171:

Which family therapy model focuses on increasing the emotional connection between couples?
A) Strategic Therapy
B) Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
C) Structural Therapy
D) Behavioral Therapy

Question 172:

What is the primary purpose of a genogram in family therapy?
A) Documenting the family’s strengths and weaknesses.
B) Identifying family members’ personality traits.
C) Mapping family relationships and patterns across generations.
D) Exploring the family’s current communication dynamics.

Question 173:

Which of the following is an example of second-order change in family therapy?
A) A family adopts new problem-solving strategies while maintaining existing roles.
B) A family restructures its hierarchy and roles to achieve lasting change.
C) Family members modify specific behaviors but retain the same emotional patterns.
D) A therapist reinforces existing boundaries.

Question 174:

What is a primary focus in Milan Systemic Therapy?
A) Addressing generational trauma.
B) Exploring power dynamics within the family.
C) Creating change by disrupting rigid interaction patterns.
D) Increasing emotional expressiveness.

Question 175:

A therapist asks a family member to act out a problematic interaction during therapy. This technique is known as:
A) Role-playing
B) Sculpting
C) Reframing
D) Externalization

Question 176:

A family therapist using a psychoeducational approach might:
A) Teach family members about the symptoms and effects of mental health conditions.
B) Explore past family conflicts.
C) Highlight generational patterns of dysfunction.
D) Encourage role reversal between subsystems.

Question 177:

What is the focus of Attachment-Based Family Therapy?
A) Exploring intergenerational transmission of trauma.
B) Strengthening attachment bonds between family members.
C) Establishing clear family hierarchies.
D) Rewriting family narratives to promote independence.

Question 178:

In family systems theory, boundaries that are too rigid often result in:
A) Enmeshment
B) Differentiation
C) Disengagement
D) Triangulation

Question 179:

A therapist using Solution-Focused Therapy is likely to focus on:
A) The origins of the family’s current problems.
B) Past trauma and unresolved conflicts.
C) The family’s strengths and exceptions to their problems.
D) Intergenerational transmission of dysfunction.

Question 180:

The term “fusion” in Bowenian Family Therapy refers to:
A) Emotional overdependence among family members.
B) A healthy emotional connection within the family.
C) Rigid roles and boundaries in the family system.
D) Conflicts between subsystems.

Question 181:

What is the goal of sculpting in Experiential Family Therapy?
A) Represent family dynamics and roles visually to promote insight.
B) Assign new roles to family members.
C) Explore intergenerational patterns of dysfunction.
D) Encourage emotional cutoff between enmeshed members.

Question 182:

Which of the following best describes the role of a family therapist in Structural Family Therapy?
A) Neutral observer
B) Active participant who helps restructure family dynamics
C) Mediator between subsystems
D) Educator who provides psychoeducation

Question 183:

In Bowenian therapy, what is the purpose of “coaching”?
A) Guiding clients toward greater self-differentiation.
B) Teaching families about the origins of their problems.
C) Encouraging clients to avoid emotional confrontation.
D) Establishing rigid boundaries between family members.

Question 184:

When working with families, “positive feedback loops” refer to:
A) Patterns that escalate behavior and disrupt homeostasis.
B) Praise given to family members for positive behaviors.
C) Stable interactions that promote family cohesion.
D) Emotional independence in the family system.

Question 185:

Which family therapy approach prioritizes short-term solutions?
A) Bowenian Therapy
B) Narrative Therapy
C) Solution-Focused Therapy
D) Structural Therapy

 

Question 186:

Which type of boundary is commonly associated with enmeshed families in Structural Family Therapy? A) Rigid boundaries
B) Clear boundaries
C) Diffuse boundaries
D) Reciprocal boundaries

Question 187:

A common intervention in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) involves:
A) Identifying exceptions to problems.
B) Increasing emotional awareness and connection between partners.
C) Rewriting family narratives.
D) Exploring intergenerational patterns.

Question 188:

Which of the following is a primary focus of Narrative Therapy?
A) Identifying family roles and hierarchies.
B) Externalizing the problem and co-authoring new stories.
C) Increasing differentiation among family members.
D) Using paradoxical interventions to create change.

Question 189:

In Bowen Family Systems Theory, triangulation occurs when:
A) Two family members form an alliance against a third.
B) Family members avoid discussing difficult topics.
C) Rigid hierarchies disrupt family functioning.
D) A therapist intervenes to restructure boundaries.

Question 190:

Which family therapy model emphasizes patterns of communication over content?
A) Structural Family Therapy
B) Strategic Family Therapy
C) Experiential Family Therapy
D) Psychoanalytic Family Therapy

Question 191:

In Solution-Focused Therapy, the “scaling question” is used to:
A) Evaluate the severity of the problem.
B) Help clients measure their progress.
C) Explore the family’s history of dysfunction.
D) Determine the source of conflict in the family.

Question 192:

The concept of “homeostasis” in family systems refers to:
A) The emotional independence of individual family members.
B) The family’s tendency to maintain stability, even if dysfunctional.
C) Healthy boundaries within the family.
D) Patterns of communication that encourage conflict resolution.

Question 193:

In Structural Family Therapy, the term “joining” refers to:
A) Establishing a therapeutic alliance by aligning with the family’s style and structure.
B) Encouraging family members to collaborate on problem-solving.
C) Reassigning family roles to promote growth.
D) Strengthening boundaries between subsystems.

Question 194:

What is the primary goal of psychoeducation in family therapy?
A) Resolving intergenerational trauma.
B) Teaching families about the effects of specific issues, such as mental illness or addiction.
C) Reconstructing the family’s narrative.
D) Promoting emotional expressiveness among family members.

Question 195:

Circular questioning is most closely associated with which family therapy approach?
A) Milan Systemic Therapy
B) Structural Family Therapy
C) Solution-Focused Therapy
D) Narrative Therapy

Question 196:

In family therapy, “fusion” is characterized by:
A) An inability to maintain emotional independence from other family members.
B) Strong, healthy attachment bonds.
C) The formation of coalitions to resolve conflict.
D) Establishing clear and firm boundaries.

Question 197:

Which technique involves reframing problems to highlight a positive aspect?
A) Paradoxical intervention
B) Positive connotation
C) Externalization
D) Sculpting

Question 198:

What is a key goal of Experiential Family Therapy?
A) Increasing emotional authenticity and spontaneity.
B) Strengthening hierarchical boundaries.
C) Analyzing family communication patterns.
D) Addressing intergenerational transmission of trauma.

Question 199:

In Bowen Family Systems Theory, a “genogram” is used to:
A) Map family roles and responsibilities.
B) Identify patterns and relationships across generations.
C) Teach families effective communication strategies.
D) Resolve specific behavioral problems.

Question 200:

A therapist asks a family to exaggerate their usual argument during a session. This is an example of:
A) Role reversal
B) Paradoxical intervention
C) Sculpting
D) Reframing

Question 201:

Which family therapy model focuses on “unbalancing” to alter family dynamics?
A) Structural Family Therapy
B) Solution-Focused Therapy
C) Narrative Therapy
D) Milan Systemic Therapy

Question 202:

In Strategic Family Therapy, “prescribing the symptom” is used to:
A) Encourage family members to act out their usual dysfunctional patterns intentionally.
B) Diagnose the root cause of the family’s problem.
C) Reframe the family’s narrative.
D) Create new rules for family interaction.

Question 203:

“Differentiation” in Bowen Family Systems Theory refers to:
A) Maintaining emotional independence while staying connected to the family.
B) Establishing clear and rigid boundaries.
C) Breaking away from family ties entirely.
D) Merging emotional states with family members.

Question 204:

The “problem-saturated story” in Narrative Therapy refers to:
A) The dominant narrative that defines the family’s identity in a negative way.
B) The emotional cutoff between family members.
C) The rigid boundaries that create conflict.
D) The symptoms of the identified patient.

Question 205:

What is the primary goal of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples?
A) Enhancing secure emotional attachment.
B) Analyzing generational patterns of dysfunction.
C) Resolving boundary issues within subsystems.
D) Teaching couples behavioral reinforcement techniques.

Question 206:

In family systems theory, “positive feedback loops” often lead to:
A) Increased stability in family dynamics.
B) Escalation of conflict or problematic behaviors.
C) Improved communication within the family.
D) Clearer boundaries between subsystems.

Question 207:

What is the focus of “externalization” in Narrative Therapy?
A) Separating the problem from the person.
B) Strengthening emotional connections.
C) Identifying unconscious conflicts.
D) Establishing clear boundaries.

Question 208:

In Experiential Family Therapy, “sculpting” involves:
A) Physically positioning family members to represent their roles and relationships.
B) Reframing the family’s narrative.
C) Encouraging emotional cutoff between enmeshed members.
D) Teaching communication techniques.

Question 209:

Which technique is commonly used in Solution-Focused Therapy?
A) The miracle question
B) Genogram creation
C) Reframing
D) Triangulation

Question 210:

A therapist asks a couple to describe a time when their relationship functioned well. This technique is an example of:
A) Scaling
B) Highlighting exceptions
C) Paradoxical intervention
D) Differentiation

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