CPCE Family Systems and Counseling

Question 1

In Bowen's family systems theory, what term describes the ability to separate thinking from feeling while maintaining emotional connection with others?

Accepted Answer

Differentiation of self

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Triangulation

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Emotional cutoff

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Nuclear family emotional system

Question 2

Salvador Minuchin is most associated with which approach to family therapy?

Accepted Answer

Structural family therapy

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Strategic family therapy

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Experiential family therapy

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Solution-focused family therapy

Question 3

In family systems theory, a genogram is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Map multigenerational family patterns and relationships

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Assess individual psychopathology using projective techniques

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Determine custody arrangements in divorce cases

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Measure family cohesion and adaptability scores

Question 4

In Bowen's theory, triangulation occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A third person is drawn into a dyadic conflict to reduce tension

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Three family members form a therapeutic alliance with the counselor

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A family uses three different communication styles simultaneously

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Three generations are affected by the same psychological problem

Question 5

In structural family therapy, boundaries that are overly rigid and limit communication between family subsystems are associated with:

Accepted Answer

Disengagement

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Enmeshment

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Diffuse functioning

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Clear boundary formation

Question 6

The concept of 'identified patient' (IP) in family therapy refers to:

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The family member whose symptoms are seen as the family's problem, masking systemic dysfunction

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The family member who first contacts a therapist to schedule sessions

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The family member given the primary DSM diagnosis during assessment

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The family member most resistant to engaging in the therapeutic process

Question 7

According to Carter and McGoldrick's family life cycle model, which stage centers on the task of accepting exits from and entries into the family system?

Accepted Answer

Launching children and moving on

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Families with young children

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Families with adolescents

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Joining of families through marriage