Question 1

Part of the belief system of family therapy is&#10;A)regardless of the problem, families are inherently good&#10;B)regardless of the problem, it is important to involve the family in the treatment process&#10;C)regardless of the problem, families are inherently bad&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Family therapy emphasizes the importance of involving the family in the treatment process, as it views the family as a system where each member's behavior affects the others.

Question 2

Family therapy is a direct reaction to&#10;A)psychodynamic counseling techniques&#10;B)Adlerian counseling techniques&#10;C)Rogerian counseling techniques&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Family therapy is a direct reaction to psychodynamic counseling techniques. Psychodynamic counseling techniques focus on the individual and their internal conflicts, while family therapy focuses on the family as a system and the interactions between family members.

Question 3

Systems theory implies that&#10;A)families are a unique collection of individuals&#10;B)families can't function without some help from a therapist&#10;C)families are inter-connected&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Systems theory suggests that families are interconnected, meaning that the behavior and functioning of one member can affect the entire family system.

Question 4

Bowen was interested in&#10;A)inter-generational functioning of families across multiple generations&#10;B)the role that genetics played in families&#10;C)the way a therapist might influence a family&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Bowen was interested in the inter-generational functioning of families across multiple generations, which is a key aspect of his family systems theory.

Question 5

Minuchin warned that the identified client&#10;A)may be dangerous&#10;B)may require hospitalization&#10;C)both a and b&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Minuchin did not specifically warn that the identified client may be dangerous or require hospitalization. His work focused on family therapy and understanding family dynamics.

Question 6

Minuchin was the first to talk about the &#34;identified client&#34;

Accepted Answer

Minuchin was the first to talk about the "identified client" in family therapy.

Question 7

Sexual orientation should not be part of a family assessment.

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation can be relevant in a family assessment to ensure that the needs and dynamics of all family members are understood and respected.

Question 8

Virginia Satir broke away from systemic family therapy to develop experiential family&#10;therapy.

Accepted Answer

Virginia Satir is known for developing experiential family therapy, which emphasizes personal growth and communication, distinguishing it from traditional systemic family therapy approaches.

Question 9

NASW has nothing in their code of ethics about referrals.

Accepted Answer

The NASW Code of Ethics includes guidelines on making referrals when a social worker's services are not effective or when another professional's expertise is needed.

Question 10

One of the rules that govern families where addiction is present is &#34;do not steal&#34;.

Accepted Answer

In families where addiction is present, common rules include "don't talk," "don't trust," and "don't feel," rather than "do not steal."

Deck 8: Family Counseling