Question 1

The systems theory developed by Ludwig Von Bertanlanffy had less reliance on _____ and more emphasis on _____.&#10;A) family therapists; paraprofessionals&#10;B) circular causality; linear causality&#10;C) individual parts; societal influence&#10;D) linear causality; circular causality

Accepted Answer

The systems theory developed by Ludwig Von Bertanlanffy had less reliance on linear causality and more emphasis on circular causality.

Question 2

Family therapy focuses on the _____ rather than the _____, which creates new and unique ways of resolving problems.&#10;A) intrapersonal; interpersonal&#10;B) physical; emotional&#10;C) individual; system&#10;D) interpersonal; intrapersonal

Accepted Answer

Family therapy emphasizes the interpersonal (between people) dynamics rather than intrapersonal (within an individual) issues, aiming to improve relationships and communication within the family system.

Question 3

The most popular family therapy approaches in the 1970's were experiential family therapy, structural family therapy, and strategic family therapy.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Experiential family therapy, structural family therapy, and strategic family therapy were all dominant approaches during the 1970s.

Question 4

The following family therapy pioneer utilized touch and nurturing of family members, emphasizing self-esteem, compassion, and affective congruence:&#10;A) Ludwig Von Bertalanffy&#10;B) Virginia Satir&#10;C) Carl Whitaker&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Virginia Satir was known for her use of touch and nurturing of family members, as well as emphasizing self-esteem, compassion, and affective congruence. Ludwig Von Bertalanffy was a systems theorist, and Carl Whitaker used unconventional methods in his approach to family therapy.

Question 5

The first family therapy license was granted in Michigan in 1963.

Accepted Answer

The concept of family therapy emerged in the 1950s, but specific licensure for family therapy as a distinct professional practice, such as Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) licenses, were not established until later. The first state to offer a specific license for marriage and family therapists was California, in 1962, not Michigan.

Question 6

The purpose of mystification is to simultaneously send two seemingly contradictory messages, leading to confusion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of mystification is to simultaneously...

Question 7

The Supreme Court of the United States ruled in 2013 that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment.

Accepted Answer

This statement is correct. In United States v. Windsor (2013), the Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of DOMA, which defined marriage as between one man and one woman for purposes of federal law, violated the Fifth Amendment's guarantee of equal protection and due process.

Question 8

A type of questioning developed by the Milan Associates, emphasized asking questions that highlighted differences among family members. This type of questioning is called:&#10;A) linear questioning&#10;B) triadic questioning&#10;C) open ended questioning&#10;D) circular questioning

Accepted Answer

Circular questioning emphasizes exploring the interactions and relationships within the family system, including the differences among family members. It is a key technique used by the Milan Associates in their family therapy approach.

Question 9

Family therapy is particularly effective with:&#10;A) adult obesity&#10;B) insomnia&#10;C) couple distress&#10;D) A and C

Accepted Answer

Family therapy is most effective in addressing couple distress and other relationship problems, as it is designed to help family members improve communication, develop coping strategies, and resolve conflicts within the family system. While family therapy may be helpful in addressing issues related to adult obesity (such as food-related family dynamics and emotional eating), it is generally not the first choice treatment for insomnia.

Question 10

There are currently two associations accrediting marriage and family therapy training programs:&#10;A) APA; AAMFT&#10;B) CACREP; AAMFT&#10;C) AFTA; AAMFT&#10;D) AAMFT; ACME

Accepted Answer

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) are the two associations accrediting marriage and family therapy training programs. The other options listed are either not relevant to the accreditation of marriage and family therapy programs or do not exist.

Question 11

Family therapists believe most life difficulties stem from:&#10;A) individual problems&#10;B) family problems&#10;C) societal problems&#10;D) intrapersonal problems

Accepted Answer

The answer of Family therapists believe most life difficulties stem...

Question 12

The only woman pioneer in the early days of family therapy was:&#10;A) Monica McGoldrick&#10;B) Evelyn Duvall&#10;C) Virginia Satir&#10;D) Rachel Hare-Mustin

Accepted Answer

The answer of The only woman pioneer in the early...

Question 13

Before 1940, mental health treatment focused on:&#10;A) families&#10;B) groups&#10;C) individuals&#10;D) interpersonal issues

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The answer of Before 1940, mental health treatment focused on:&#10;A)...

Question 14

John Bell was known for his unconventional, spontaneous, sometimes outrageous appearing approaches, designed to help families achieve freedom and growth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of John Bell was known for his unconventional,...

Question 15

In the 1970s, feminists began to question whether or not some concepts of family therapy were oppressive to women.

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The answer of In the 1970s, feminists began to question...

Question 16

Family therapy tends to be _____ than individual counseling.&#10;A) longer&#10;B) briefer&#10;C) about the same&#10;D) faster&#10;Questions

Accepted Answer

The answer of Family therapy tends to be _____ than...

Deck 1: The History of Family Therapy: Evolution and Revolution