Question 1

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is based on the medical model and is individually oriented.

Accepted Answer

The DSM is based on the medical model, which views mental disorders as individual medical conditions that need to be diagnosed and treated like any other illness. It focuses on the symptoms and behaviors of the individual and is not designed to address cultural or contextual factors that may contribute to mental health challenges.

Question 2

measures the degree of association or relatedness between two variables; usually conducted after the fact (E)

Accepted Answer

Correlational research measures the degree of association or relatedness between two variables, usually conducted after the fact.

Note: A is incorrect because exploratory research involves gathering initial information and understanding of a topic. B is incorrect because descriptive research involves describing and summarizing a phenomenon. C is incorrect because developmental research examines how variables change over time. D is incorrect because experimental research involves manipulating one variable and observing the effects on another variable.

Question 3

focuses on studying changes over time (C)

Accepted Answer

Developmental research focuses on studying changes over time in individuals or groups.

Answer: B 
 Descriptive research aims to describe characteristics or phenomena in a particular group or population.

Answer: D 
 Experimental research involves manipulating variables to examine cause-and-effect relationships.

Answer: A 
 Exploratory research is conducted to gain a better understanding of a research problem or to generate preliminary ideas for future research.

Answer: E 
 Correlational research examines the relationship between two or more variables and whether they are related or not.

Question 4

Persons receiving individual, marital, or family therapy reduce their health care use after therapy, with the largest reductions associated with conjoint therapy. This is called&#10;A) the offset effect&#10;B) generalization&#10;C) reliability&#10;D) epistemology

Accepted Answer

The given scenario describes the offset effect, which refers to the decrease in health care utilization that is observed after individuals receive psychotherapy. The largest reduction in healthcare utilization is typically observed in individuals who undergo conjoint therapy.

Question 5

According to research findings, participation of _____ in family therapy is much more likely to bring positive results than family therapy without their participation.&#10;A) fathers&#10;B) mothers&#10;C) co-therapists&#10;D) extended family

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that the participation of fathers in family therapy significantly enhances the outcomes of the therapy. Their involvement tends to bring a different perspective and dynamic to the therapeutic process, which is beneficial for achieving positive results.

Question 6

Match the following terms with the numbered definitions:&#10;A) exploratory research&#10;B) descriptive research&#10;C) developmental research&#10;D) experimental research&#10;E) correlational research

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with the numbered...

Question 7

Qualitative research emphasizes _____, while quantitative research emphasizes _____.&#10;A) closed ended questions; open ended questions&#10;B) open ended questions; closed ended questions&#10;C) large sample sizes; precise data gathering&#10;D) precise data gathering; large sample sizes

Accepted Answer

The answer of Qualitative research emphasizes _____, while quantitative research...

Question 8

_____ approaches decrease relapse and rehospitalization rates among patients whose families receive such services.&#10;A) couples therapy&#10;B) marriage therapy&#10;C) psychoeducation&#10;D) brief

Accepted Answer

Psychoeducation approaches, which involve teaching patients and their families about mental illness, its symptoms, treatment options, and coping strategies, have been shown to be effective in reducing relapse and rehospitalization rates among patients. This approach helps families better understand and manage the illness and its impact on the patient and family dynamics. Couples and marriage therapy may be helpful for relationship problems, but may not necessarily impact relapse and rehospitalization rates. Brief therapy may not provide sufficient time to address complex mental health issues and may not be effective for all patients.

Question 9

Regarding the importance of research in family therapy, research findings help establish both similarities and distinct differences with other mental health practitioners. This is called&#10;A) accountability&#10;B) practicality&#10;C) uniqueness&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Research findings in family therapy help to establish its uniqueness by highlighting both the similarities and distinct differences it has with other mental health practices.

Question 10

Brief therapy (20 sessions or less) is not as effective as open-ended or long-term therapies.

Accepted Answer

Brief therapy has been shown to be just as effective as open-ended or long-term therapies for a variety of mental health conditions.

Question 11

_____ is the degree to which an assessment measures differrences betwen families.&#10;A. validity&#10;B. reliability&#10;C. interrater reliability&#10;D. accountability&#10; Questions

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the degree to which an...

Question 12

classic research methodologies with hypotheses, dependent/independent variables with at least one variable manipulated (D)

Accepted Answer

The answer of classic research methodologies with hypotheses, dependent/independent variables...

Question 13

A _____ is used when the representiveness of a whole population is not as important as the information itself.&#10;A) systematic random sample&#10;B) convenience sample&#10;C) probability sample&#10;D) nonprobability sample

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ is used when the representiveness...

Question 14

In general, most individuals and families _____ with couple and family therapy, especially when compared with control groups.&#10;A) improve&#10;B) worsen&#10;C) stay about the same&#10;D) relapse

Accepted Answer

The answer of In general, most individuals and families _____...

Question 15

Tomm's acronym approach (i.e., the &#34;HIPS and Slips&#34; approach) is a systems-oriented approach to diagnosing pathology and health in families and helps to understand how families change with time, events, and circumstances

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tomm's acronym approach (i.e., the &#34;HIPS and...

Question 16

_____ is the extent to which a measuring instrument measures what it was intended to measure.&#10;A. validity&#10;B. reliability&#10;C. interrater reliability&#10;D. accountability

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the extent to which a...

Question 17

In the initial development of the field of family therapy, therapy came first and research was secondary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the initial development of the field...

Question 18

a qualitative approach used when issues are still being defined (A)

Accepted Answer

The answer of a qualitative approach used when issues are...

Deck 16: Research and Assessment in Family Therapy