Question 1

According to Freeman,there are four phases of the first interview.Which of the following is not one of the phases?​

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

The process of countertransference is irrelevant in family work.

Accepted Answer

Countertransference, which refers to the therapist's emotional reactions or feelings towards a client, is relevant in family work as it can impact the therapeutic relationship and the interventions used. It is important for therapists to be aware of their own potential countertransference reactions and address them in a professional manner.

Question 3

According to Thomlison,the focus of family systems practice is:​

Accepted Answer

Family systems practice focuses on building on the resources within the family and community, as well as recognizing the effects of environmental factors on family and child functioning. It also focuses on understanding the interactions between the family and their environment, so all of the answer choices are correct.

Question 4

In the case of A White Worker with a Native American Family,the worker:​

Accepted Answer

The worker did not participate in the illusion of work and had to deal with the fact that she is white, as she struggled to connect with the Native American family she was working with and reconcile her own racial identity with their experiences.

Question 5

In the case of the First Session with a Greek Immigrant Family:​

Accepted Answer

When the father expressed his concerns about the previous worker, he was indirectly raising concerns about the current worker's ability to help his family. He was not directly criticizing the social work profession as a whole.

Question 6

For a new worker facing a family alone,which of the following is NOT something she must keep track of?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D because a new worker must indeed keep track of each individual member of the family, her own feelings about the session, and the communication patterns of the family as a whole to effectively understand and assist the family.

Question 7

Understanding a client's culture,belief system and its values is less important in family work than in individual work.

Accepted Answer

Understanding a client's culture, belief system, and values is equally important in family work as it is in individual work, as it can impact the dynamics and interactions within the family system.

Question 8

The contracting process with families:​

Accepted Answer

The contracting process with families involves addressing authority issues, as the therapist must establish who has the authority to make decisions for the family or individual being treated. This is an important aspect of successful therapy with families. B, C, and D are incorrect as the contracting process should involve feedback from all family members, must include all relevant family members, and should occur with multiple members of the family.

Question 9

In the case of A White Worker with a Native American Family,which of the following did NOT happen during the second session?​

Accepted Answer

There is no mention of the worker encouraging Jim to explore independent living during the second session.

Question 10

Nathan Ackerman influenced the ________,which emphasizes the need of the worker to employ skills of observation to identify idiosyncratic language of the family.

Accepted Answer

Nathan Ackerman is a key figure in the development of the Psychodynamic Approach to family therapy. This approach emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying psychological forces within the family, including the unique language and interactions specific to each family. Ackerman's work highlighted the need for therapists to be observant and attuned to these idiosyncrasies to effectively engage and treat family dynamics.

Question 11

In the construct of a family two-client system,the worker strives to:​

Accepted Answer

In a family two-client system, the worker needs to conceptualize and identify with both clients (i.e. two individuals within the family) simultaneously in order to understand their perspectives and needs. This helps the worker to develop a holistic approach to working with the family as a unit. Mediating between different family members or identifying with one particular family member can lead to biased or incomplete understanding of the family dynamics.

Question 12

The two-client construct in family work refers to the idea that worker needs to identify two clients simultaneously: the individual and the family system.

Accepted Answer

The two-client construct in family work acknowledges the need for the worker to consider both the individual and the family system as clients, requiring attention to both the needs of the individual and the dynamics of the family unit.

Question 13

Shulman's 1991 study on issues of race and practice with Native clients:​

Accepted Answer

Shulman's 1991 study analyzed the worker's understanding of the Native culture and the understanding of the impact of race on the working relationship. It focused on the importance of cultural competence and sensitivity in working with Native clients.

Question 14

In which of the following models would a family be seen as an organism that is more than the sum of its parts,and in which the family constantly affects and is affected by its environment.

Accepted Answer

In the Systems model, a family is seen as a complex organism that is made up of interdependent parts, and the family constantly interacts with and is influenced by its environment. This model emphasizes the importance of considering the family as a whole, rather than just focusing on individual members, and recognizes that changes in one part of the family can have ripple effects throughout the system.

Question 15

Short-term family support work often involves:

Accepted Answer

Short-term family support work involves creating a working relationship with the family, helping them identify the real problems, and referring them for more traditional forms of family therapy if necessary. All of these are important components of short-term family support work.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a reason for lack of a generally agreed upon standard definition of "family?"

Accepted Answer

The National Association of Social Workers has actually established a definition of family, so it is not a reason for the lack of a generally agreed upon standard definition. The other options (A, C, and D) all play a role in the lack of a single definition.

Question 17

In work with families,it is important for the worker to tune in to the family-as-a-whole.

Accepted Answer

Working with families involves understanding the family dynamics and relationships, which requires a holistic approach and consideration of the family as a whole, rather than just individual members.

Question 18

The person-centered approach:​

Accepted Answer

The person-centered approach is a humanistic approach developed by Carl Rogers, which aims to establish a healthy psychological climate for clients by providing an empathetic and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. While family therapy can incorporate aspects of the person-centered approach, it is not a requirement for this type of therapy. Murray Bowen, on the other hand, developed the family systems theory approach to therapy.

Question 19

The process of triangulation is used within the framework of the person-centered​ approach.

Accepted Answer

Triangulation is a method used in research, particularly in qualitative research, to cross verify data through multiple sources or methods, whereas the person-centered approach is a therapeutic model focused on the client's perspective and individuality, not a research method.

Question 20

The Multi-Systemic Therapy Model:​

Accepted Answer

The Multi-Systemic Therapy model focuses on linking the goals of all the entities, such as family, school, and community, which care for an adolescent. The model stresses the need for interventions within the system, as each system's functioning and interaction can affect the adolescent's behavior. The model was not first developed to treat adults involved in crime and substance abuse, and it is not attributed to Salvador Minuchin.

Quiz 7: The Preliminary And Beginning Phases In Family Practice

According to Freeman,there are four phases of the first interview.Which of the following is not one of the phases?

The process of countertransference is irrelevant in family work.

According to Thomlison,the focus of family systems practice is:

In the case of A White Worker with a Native American Family,the worker:

In the case of the First Session with a Greek Immigrant Family:

For a new worker facing a family alone,which of the following is NOT something she must keep track of?

Understanding a client's culture,belief system and its values is less important in family work than in individual work.

The contracting process with families:

In the case of A White Worker with a Native American Family,which of the following did NOT happen during the second session?

Nathan Ackerman influenced the ________,which emphasizes the need of the worker to employ skills of observation to identify idiosyncratic language of the family.

In the construct of a family two-client system,the worker strives to:

The two-client construct in family work refers to the idea that worker needs to identify two clients simultaneously: the individual and the family system.

Shulman's 1991 study on issues of race and practice with Native clients:

In which of the following models would a family be seen as an organism that is more than the sum of its parts,and in which the family constantly affects and is affected by its environment.

Short-term family support work often involves:

Which of the following is NOT a reason for lack of a generally agreed upon standard definition of "family?"

In work with families,it is important for the worker to tune in to the family-as-a-whole.

The person-centered approach:

The process of triangulation is used within the framework of the person-centered approach.

The Multi-Systemic Therapy Model:

Quiz 7: The Preliminary And Beginning Phases In Family Practice

According to Freeman,there are four phases of the first interview.Which of the following is not one of the phases?​

The process of countertransference is irrelevant in family work.

According to Thomlison,the focus of family systems practice is:​

In the case of A White Worker with a Native American Family,the worker:​

In the case of the First Session with a Greek Immigrant Family:​

For a new worker facing a family alone,which of the following is NOT something she must keep track of?

Understanding a client's culture,belief system and its values is less important in family work than in individual work.

The contracting process with families:​

In the case of A White Worker with a Native American Family,which of the following did NOT happen during the second session?​

Nathan Ackerman influenced the ________,which emphasizes the need of the worker to employ skills of observation to identify idiosyncratic language of the family.

In the construct of a family two-client system,the worker strives to:​

The two-client construct in family work refers to the idea that worker needs to identify two clients simultaneously: the individual and the family system.

Shulman's 1991 study on issues of race and practice with Native clients:​

In which of the following models would a family be seen as an organism that is more than the sum of its parts,and in which the family constantly affects and is affected by its environment.

Short-term family support work often involves:

Which of the following is NOT a reason for lack of a generally agreed upon standard definition of "family?"

In work with families,it is important for the worker to tune in to the family-as-a-whole.

The person-centered approach:​

The process of triangulation is used within the framework of the person-centered​ approach.

The Multi-Systemic Therapy Model:​

According to Freeman,there are four phases of the first interview.Which of the following is not one of the phases?

According to Thomlison,the focus of family systems practice is:

In the case of A White Worker with a Native American Family,the worker:

In the case of the First Session with a Greek Immigrant Family:

The contracting process with families:

In the case of A White Worker with a Native American Family,which of the following did NOT happen during the second session?

In the construct of a family two-client system,the worker strives to:

Shulman's 1991 study on issues of race and practice with Native clients:

The person-centered approach:

The process of triangulation is used within the framework of the person-centered approach.

The Multi-Systemic Therapy Model: