Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Group Counseling and Family Dynamics 2

Question 1

In a family systems approach to addiction, what role does the 'enabler' typically play?

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Protects the addicted member from the consequences of their use, unintentionally reinforcing it

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Confronts the addicted family member directly

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Acts as a mediator between the addicted member and other family members

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Denies that any problem exists

Question 2

According to family systems theory, addiction is best understood as:

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A symptom of dysfunctional family patterns that maintain the problem

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Solely a biological disease of the individual

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A moral failure of the identified patient

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A random event unrelated to family dynamics

Question 3

What is 'family sculpting' as used in addiction family therapy?

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A physical, spatial technique where family members arrange themselves to represent relationship dynamics

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Creating art projects together as a family

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A written exercise describing the family tree

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A technique for family members to role-play future scenarios

Question 4

Which term describes the tendency of a family system to resist change and maintain its existing patterns even when unhealthy?

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Homeostasis

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Enmeshment

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Differentiation

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Triangulation

Question 5

A counselor is facilitating a Multiple Family Group (MFG). What is the primary benefit of this modality?

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Families share experiences and strategies, reducing isolation and learning from one another

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It eliminates the need for individual therapy

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It reduces cost by combining all family members into one large session

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It allows the counselor to diagnose all family members simultaneously

Question 6

What is the purpose of a structured family intervention, such as the Johnson Intervention model?

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To motivate the person with a substance use disorder to accept treatment through a planned, rehearsed confrontation by loved ones

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To punish the addicted individual for their behavior

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To remove the addicted member from the family permanently

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To assign blame for the addiction to specific family members