Question 1

First and foremost, well-formed goals are:

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Well-formed goals involve the client specifying the absence of something undesirable rather than the presence of something desirable.

Accepted Answer

Well-formed goals involve the client specifying the presence of something desirable rather than the absence of something undesirable, as it focuses on positive outcomes and what the client wants to achieve.

Question 3

The miracle question is best asked slowly, dramatically, and with many follow-up questions which include the phrase: "What will be different ....?"

Accepted Answer

The miracle question is a technique used in solution-focused therapy where it is indeed asked slowly and dramatically to help clients envision a future where their problem is solved or significantly improved. Follow-up questions often include "What will be different...?" to help clients detail the changes and visualize their goals more concretely.

Question 4

A client first used the word "miracle" in a goal-formulation conversation with Insoo Kim Berg and gave the practitioners at BFTC the idea of asking the miracle question.

Accepted Answer

The concept of the "miracle question" in solution-focused brief therapy was indeed inspired by a client's use of the word "miracle" during a goal-setting conversation with Insoo Kim Berg, leading the practitioners at the Brief Family Therapy Center (BFTC) to develop and utilize the question as a therapeutic tool.

Question 5

The "miracle question" is used mainly to:

Accepted Answer

The "miracle question" is commonly used in solution-focused therapy to help clients develop well-formed goals. It prompts clients to imagine a future in which their problem is solved and helps them to identify what steps they would have taken to reach that outcome. This process can help clients to create a clear and tangible vision for their future and increase their motivation and confidence to work towards positive change.

Question 6

In meeting with several members of a family, the practitioner invites the family members to work toward a joint definition of goals and a joint solution.

Accepted Answer

This approach is consistent with family therapy practices, where involving family members in setting collective goals and solutions is key to addressing the issues that affect the family system as a whole.

Question 7

It is usually more useful to clients to work with them at defining what will be different when their problems are solved before working on how they might make that happen.

Accepted Answer

Focusing on defining the desired outcomes first helps in creating a clear goal and vision, which then guides the process of determining the most effective strategies and actions to achieve those outcomes.

Question 8

Which of the following better fits the characteristics of well-formed goals?

Accepted Answer

Well-formed goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Option B, "Asking one's spouse to go out for dinner next Tuesday evening," is the only choice that fits these criteria, as it is specific, actionable, and has a clear time frame.

Question 9

It is best for the interviewer to ask clients to describe their goals as an end state or final result of their efforts, rather than as a beginning ste

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is best for the interviewer to...

Question 10

The miracle question is useful for all of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

The miracle question is designed to help clients envision a future where their problems are resolved, but it does not specifically build on exceptions. Building on exceptions involves identifying times when the problem did not occur, which is a different technique.

Question 11

Solution building cannot be used with clients who are isolated or live alone because the worker cannot meaningfully ask relationship questions which focus on the client's interactional context.

Accepted Answer

Solution building can be adapted to focus on the individual's strengths, resources, and external support systems, even if they are isolated or live alone. It does not solely rely on interactional context with others.

Question 12

Well-formed goals are those which first of all are defined within the client's frame of reference--not the practitioner's.

Accepted Answer

Well-formed goals are indeed defined within the client's frame of reference to ensure they are relevant, achievable, and meaningful to the client, rather than being based on what the practitioner thinks is best.

Question 13

Relationship questions are used to help clients expand their goal definitions.

Accepted Answer

Relationship questions are designed to help clients explore and articulate their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in more depth, which can lead to a broader or more nuanced understanding of their goals.

Question 14

In the Williams family case, Albert

Accepted Answer

There is not enough information provided about the "Williams family case" or who "Albert" is to determine a true or false statement.

Question 15

Ah Yan often first responded to Peter's goal-formulation questions by saying, "I don't know."

Accepted Answer

This behavior is consistent with someone who may be uncertain or lacks confidence in their goal-setting process, indicating that Ah Yan often initially responds with indecision to Peter's inquiries about goals.

Question 16

Ah Yan indicated that leaving her husband was a part of her "miracle picture."

Accepted Answer

Ah Yan did not specifically mention leaving her husband as part of her "miracle picture"; the term "miracle picture" itself is not directly associated with personal decisions such as leaving a spouse without further context.

Question 17

Goals should be described by clients in concrete, measurable terms instead of in vague and general terms.

Accepted Answer

Goals described in concrete, measurable terms allow for clear tracking of progress and success, making them more effective than vague and general terms.

Question 18

For young children, the word miracle may be too abstract to be useful; it is better to substitute words such as magic wand, gold dust, and magic.

Accepted Answer

Young children often understand concrete terms better than abstract ones, so using tangible and imaginative words like "magic wand" or "gold dust" can help them grasp the concept of a miracle more easily.

Quiz 5: How to Amplify What Clients Want: the Miracle Question