MFT Marital and Family Therapy 2

Question 1

In Bowen Family Systems Theory, 'differentiation of self' refers to a person's ability to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain a clear sense of self while remaining emotionally connected to others

Answer

Differentiation of self means balancing emotional connection with others while maintaining one's own identity and values.

Question 2

A couple in therapy repeatedly argues about the same issue without resolution. From an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) perspective, this cycle is best understood as:

Accepted Answer

An underlying attachment need driving pursue-withdraw patterns

Answer

EFT views repetitive conflict cycles as expressions of unmet attachment needs, typically manifesting as pursue-withdraw patterns.

Question 3

Which ethical principle requires an MFT to disclose the limits of confidentiality at the outset of therapy?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent

Answer

Informed consent requires therapists to explain confidentiality limits (e.g., duty to warn, mandated reporting) before treatment begins.

Question 4

In Structural Family Therapy, an 'enmeshed' subsystem is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Diffuse boundaries that result in loss of individual autonomy

Answer

Enmeshment involves diffuse boundaries where members are overly intertwined, reducing individual autonomy and independence.

Question 5

A therapist notices that their own unresolved marital issues are affecting their neutrality with a couple. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Countertransference

Answer

Countertransference occurs when the therapist's personal experiences or emotions interfere with their objectivity in the therapeutic relationship.

MFT Exam Practice Test

MFT Exam Practice Test

MFT Marital and Family Therapy 2