CPCE Family Systems and Counseling 2

Question 1

Virginia Satir's approach to family therapy is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Experiential/humanistic family therapy

Answer

Satir's conjoint family therapy is an experiential/humanistic approach emphasizing authentic communication, self-worth, and emotional expression.

Question 2

In Bateson's communication theory applied to family therapy, a 'double bind' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Receiving contradictory messages at different levels where the recipient cannot comment on the contradiction

Answer

A double bind involves contradictory messages at different communicational levels in which the recipient cannot escape or comment on the contradiction.

Question 3

In family systems theory, homeostasis primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

A family's tendency to maintain stability and resist change

Answer

Family homeostasis refers to the system's tendency to maintain its established patterns and resist change in order to preserve stability.

Question 4

Narrative therapy, developed by Michael White and David Epston, primarily focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Re-authoring problem-saturated stories and externalizing problems from persons

Answer

Narrative therapy helps clients externalize problems and re-author their life narratives, reflecting the premise that 'the person is not the problem.'

Question 5

In solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), the 'miracle question' is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Help clients envision a preferred future without the problem and identify existing strengths

Answer

The miracle question asks clients to imagine a future where their problem is resolved, helping them identify goals and resources they already possess.

Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam Practice Test

Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam Practice Test

CPCE Family Systems and Counseling 2