Question 1

Which of the following are prominent African American family therapists?

Accepted Answer

Nancy Boyd-Franklin and Ken Hardy are both recognized as prominent African American family therapists.

Question 2

What percent of people in sex addiction programs are women?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Which of the following played a major part in the deconstruction of family therapy's philosophical roots?

Accepted Answer

Feminist theory played a major part in deconstructing family therapy's philosophical roots by challenging traditional power dynamics and gender roles within family systems.

Question 4

A relativistic perspective that emphasizes the subjective construction of reality, and implies that what we see in families is based as much on our preconceptions as on what is actually going on, is known as

Accepted Answer

Constructivism emphasizes the subjective construction of reality, meaning that what we see in families is based as much on our preconceptions as on what is actually going on.

Question 5

The feminist revolution in family therapy differs from the Milan or constructivist revolutions because it

Accepted Answer

The feminist revolution in family therapy is both theoretical and personal, focusing on the impact of gender and power dynamics within therapy, unlike the Milan or constructivist approaches.

Question 6

In which of the following states are non-Hispanic whites in the minority?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In which of the following states are...

Question 7

Which of the following is not used in the study of brain functioning?

Accepted Answer

EKG (electrocardiogram) is used to measure heart activity, not brain functioning.

Question 8

Which of the following did not identify himself or herself a collaborative, conversational therapist?

Accepted Answer

Kenneth Gergen is known for his work in social constructionism and not specifically as a collaborative, conversational therapist.

Question 9

While the ________ influence in family therapy has led to increased humility about our theoretical models and less urgency to change or control people, some fear that its valueless relativism may lead therapists to collude with troubled families to deny their problems.

Accepted Answer

The constructivist influence in family therapy emphasizes understanding clients' perspectives and realities, which can lead to a more humble approach. However, it may also result in therapists avoiding imposing values, potentially leading to collusion with families in denying issues.

Question 10

The dysfunctional family constellation which has been most commonly cited by family therapists typically blames the ________'s relationship with the children for family symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Family therapists often cite the mother's relationship with the children as a common focus when discussing dysfunctional family dynamics and symptoms.

Question 11

The archetypal family case of the overinvolved mother and peripheral father is best understood as the product of

Accepted Answer

The archetypal family dynamic of an overinvolved mother and peripheral father is often seen as a result of societal forces, such as traditional gender roles and expectations, rather than solely individual psychological issues or career disillusionment.

Question 12

Feminist and constructivist styles of therapy differ with respect to which notion?

Accepted Answer

Feminist therapy does not advocate neutrality because it emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing power dynamics and social inequalities in therapeutic settings.

Question 13

Another trend of the 1980s, in which many authors discussed how to do family therapy with specific types of problems and family constellations, was the trend toward

Accepted Answer

The trend toward increased specialization in the 1980s involved authors focusing on specific types of problems and family constellations in family therapy, tailoring approaches to particular issues and dynamics.

Question 14

The ________ family therapists have expressed the greatest opposition to functionalism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ family therapists have expressed the...

Question 15

Primary resources for many African American families are

Accepted Answer

The extended kinship system and the church community are both significant resources for many African American families, providing social, emotional, and sometimes financial support.

Question 16

Reflecting teams are used by which family therapists?

Accepted Answer

Reflecting teams are primarily used by narrative constructive therapists to provide multiple perspectives and insights during therapy sessions.

Question 17

What percent of people in sex addiction programs are women?

Accepted Answer

Women make up about 25% of people in sex addiction programs.

Question 18

What is a reflecting team? How does it work? What are the benefits to using a reflecting team in family therapy?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a reflecting team? How does...

Question 19

Under what category does DSM-V diagnose addiction to gaming?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under what category does DSM-V diagnose addiction...

Question 20

Give one example of a presenting problem that should be viewed (conceptualized) differently if expressed by a middle-income white family versus a low-income minority family (African American, Latino, Asian, or Native American). Explain your reasoning.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 10: Family Therapy in the Twenty-First Century

Which of the following are prominent African American family therapists?

What percent of people in sex addiction programs are women?

Which of the following played a major part in the deconstruction of family therapy's philosophical roots?

A relativistic perspective that emphasizes the subjective construction of reality, and implies that what we see in families is based as much on our preconceptions as on what is actually going on, is known as

The feminist revolution in family therapy differs from the Milan or constructivist revolutions because it

In which of the following states are non-Hispanic whites in the minority?

Which of the following is not used in the study of brain functioning?

Which of the following did not identify himself or herself a collaborative, conversational therapist?

While the ________ influence in family therapy has led to increased humility about our theoretical models and less urgency to change or control people, some fear that its valueless relativism may lead therapists to collude with troubled families to deny their problems.

The dysfunctional family constellation which has been most commonly cited by family therapists typically blames the ________'s relationship with the children for family symptoms.

The archetypal family case of the overinvolved mother and peripheral father is best understood as the product of

Feminist and constructivist styles of therapy differ with respect to which notion?

Another trend of the 1980s, in which many authors discussed how to do family therapy with specific types of problems and family constellations, was the trend toward

The ________ family therapists have expressed the greatest opposition to functionalism.

Primary resources for many African American families are

Reflecting teams are used by which family therapists?

What percent of people in sex addiction programs are women?

What is a reflecting team? How does it work? What are the benefits to using a reflecting team in family therapy?

Under what category does DSM-V diagnose addiction to gaming?

Give one example of a presenting problem that should be viewed (conceptualized) differently if expressed by a middle-income white family versus a low-income minority family (African American, Latino, Asian, or Native American). Explain your reasoning.