Clinical Psych Quiz

What best describes family therapy?

• A theoretical approach in psychology that examines cognition and behavior from a modern evolutionary perspective

• Type of therapy that emphasizes that psychoanalytic theory

• Form of psychotherapy that focuses on the improvement of inter familial relationships and behavioral patterns

• Branch of humanistic psychology that focuses on behaviorism

What is a common technique used in family therapy?

• Isolation technique

• Blaming technique

• Genogram technique

• Aggression technique

Which is an example of a genogram?

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Which of the following is NOT a goal of family therapy?

• To improve communication between family members

• To resolve conflicts within the family

• To change dysfunctional behavior within the family

• To promote individualism and self-centered behavior

What is the first step in family therapy?

• To self-reflect and figure out what is wrong with you on your own

• To blame your family members for everything that is wrong with you

• To ditch therapy since you don't need it

• To identify the issue or problem that is affecting the family or individuals in the family

What does CBT stand for?

• Cognitive Behavioral Training
• Cognitive Behavioral Technique
• Cognitive Behavioral Treatment
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

How can family therapy be effective?

• Not following "homework" that therapist gives your family

• Always communicate with one another.

• Hide everything from your therapist

• Be reluctant to work with your family

What are the disadvantages of family therapy?

• Your therapist will favor your family

• You can't express your emotions

• Lacks the privacy of a one-on-one session

• Your family is boring

What is a potential benefit of family therapy?

• Increased conflict within the family

• Improved understanding and empathy among family members

• Increased secrecy and lack of communication

• Increased individualism and self-centered behavior