MFT Trauma and Abuse in Family Systems 2

Question 1

Intergenerational trauma is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The transmission of trauma-related psychological and biological effects from one generation to the next

Answer

Intergenerational trauma refers to how psychological, behavioral, and epigenetic effects of trauma can be transmitted from parents to children across generations.

Question 2

When a family therapist identifies active domestic violence in a family, the FIRST clinical priority is:

Accepted Answer

Assessing for safety and creating a safety plan

Answer

Safety assessment and safety planning must always precede any other therapeutic intervention when domestic violence is present, to protect the victim from immediate harm.

Question 3

The primary clinical use of the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) score is to:

Accepted Answer

Assess cumulative childhood exposure to adversity and associated health risk

Answer

The ACE score quantifies cumulative adverse experiences in childhood to estimate associated risk for negative physical and mental health outcomes in adulthood.

Question 4

Which family therapy model specifically addresses trauma by focusing on disrupted attachment bonds?

Accepted Answer

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Answer

EFT addresses how trauma disrupts attachment bonds in couples and families, working to repair emotional accessibility and responsiveness.

Question 5

Which statement best defines emotional abuse of a child?

Accepted Answer

A persistent pattern of behavior that damages a child's emotional development and sense of self-worth

Answer

Emotional abuse is defined by a persistent pattern of behaviors — not isolated incidents — that chronically damage a child's emotional development and self-concept.

MFT Exam Practice Test

MFT Exam Practice Test

MFT Trauma and Abuse in Family Systems 2