Question 1

Which of the following is not characteristic of "psychosomatic families"?
A)Disengagement
B)Enmeshment
C)Overprotective attitude by parents
D)Overprotective attitude by child

Accepted Answer

Disengagement is not characteristic of psychosomatic families. Enmeshment, overprotective attitude by parents and/or child are common traits of psychosomatic families.

Question 2

Family coalitions:
A)may introduce stress into a family system.
B)are usually beneficial,as in helping draw the distinction between what is expected of males and of females.
C)between children and grandparents are usually beneficial to overall family functioning.
D)generally result in family collapse.

Accepted Answer

Family coalitions can introduce stress into a family system, as they involve alliances between certain family members that may exclude or compete with others. This can create conflicts and tension within the family, leading to negative outcomes.

Question 3

One objective of structural interventions is for the psychosomatic family to achieve:
A)greater enmeshment.
B)clearer boundaries
C)more rule-governed interactions
D)greater disengagement

Accepted Answer

The objective of structural interventions is to help families establish clearer, more appropriate boundaries in their interactions with each other. This can help reduce conflict and confusion among family members and allow for healthier communication and relationships. Greater enmeshment (A) and greater disengagement (D) are not typically desirable outcomes, and while increased adherence to rules (C) may be a component of improved family functioning, clearer boundaries (B) are a more direct focus of structural interventions.

Question 4

Members of disengaged families run the risk of over-emphasizing:
A)family belongingness.
B)indifference to each other's needs.
C)individual differentiation
D)togetherness.

Accepted Answer

Members of disengaged families are often indifferent to each other's needs and have a lack of emotional connection. Over-emphasizing family belongingness and togetherness is not characteristic of disengaged families as they tend to keep themselves separate from one another. Individual differentiation is also unlikely as disengaged families tend to have minimal communication and interaction.

Question 5

Which of the following is not emphasized by Structural therapists?
A)A family's hierarchical organization
B)The narrated stories families use to understand their transaction patterns
C)A family's subsystems
D)The wholeness of the family

Accepted Answer

Structural therapists do not emphasize narrated stories that families use to understand their transaction patterns. Instead, they focus on a family's hierarchical organization, the subsystems within a family, and the wholeness of the family.

Question 6

Members of enmeshed families run the risk of over-emphasizing:
A)family belongingness
B)indifference to each other's needs.
C)individual differentiation

Accepted Answer

Enmeshed families tend to prioritize family belongingness over individual differentiation, often leading to blurred boundaries between family members and a lack of autonomy.

Question 7

A primary therapeutic goal for structuralists is:
A)organizational change.
B)insight.
C)self-differentiation.
D)educating the client.

Accepted Answer

Structuralists focus on changing the patterns of interaction within a family or system, which is essentially an organizational change. They believe that altering the family structure will lead to improved functioning and relationships.

Question 8

Structuralists claim that dysfunctional families require:
A)a change in the covert rules that govern family transactions.
B)resolving problems with each parent's family of origin.
C)increased togetherness.
D)All of the answers are correct

Accepted Answer

Structuralists believe that dysfunctional families require a change in the covert rules that govern family transactions. This change allows for more functional patterns of interaction within the family unit. Therefore, option A is the best answer. The other options are not necessarily applicable to all dysfunctional families.

Question 9

In disengaged families,boundaries are:
A)inappropriately rigid.
B)easily crossed.
C)poorly differentiated.
D)clear between people

Accepted Answer

In disengaged families, boundaries are inappropriately rigid, leading to a lack of emotional connection and support among family members.

Question 10

Some feminists are critical of Minuchin's emphasis on family hierarchies because they believe it:
A)upsets the parental subsystem
B)places women in conflict with their children.
C)gives parents excessive power.
D)reinforces sexual stereotypes.

Accepted Answer

Minuchin's emphasis on family hierarchies is criticized by some feminists because they argue it reinforces sexual stereotypes, often positioning men and women into traditional roles that perpetuate gender norms and inequalities.

Question 11

Minuchin developed many of his therapeutic techniques working with underorganized families of delinquent youngsters at the:
A)Wiltwyck School.
B)Jewish Board of Guardians.
C)Ackerman Institute.
D)Georgetown University Family Center

Accepted Answer

Salvador Minuchin developed many of his therapeutic techniques while working with underorganized families of delinquent youngsters at the Wiltwyck School, a residential treatment center for troubled youth in New York.

Question 12

According to Aponte and Van Deusin,every family transaction makes a statement regarding:
A)power.
B)boundaries.
C)alignments.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

Every family transaction involves power dynamics, setting boundaries, and establishing alignments or loyalties within the family system. Therefore, all of the answer choices are correct.

Question 13

Of the following,the most strictly system-oriented is:
A)Satir.
B)Minuchin.
C)Ackerman.
D)Framo.

Accepted Answer

Minuchin is considered the most strictly system-oriented due to his strong focus on structural family therapy, which emphasizes family hierarchy, boundaries, and subsystems. Satir, Ackerman, and Framo also have system-oriented approaches but they also integrate individual-focused elements in their therapeutic models.

Question 14

In an enmeshed family:
A)members separate easily.
B)members are intertwined in each other's lives.
C)clear boundaries exist between persons and between subsystems.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

In an enmeshed family, members are intertwined in each other's lives. There are often no clear boundaries between individuals and subsystems, leading to a sense of emotional fusion and a lack of individuality. Option A and Option C are incorrect because members do not separate easily and there are no clear boundaries. Option D is incorrect because not all answers are correct - only option B is the best choice.

Question 15

Minuchin was director of the _______________ from 1965-1975.
A)Chicago Family Institute
B)Mental Research Institute​
C)Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
D)Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic

Accepted Answer

Salvador Minuchin was the director of the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic from 1965-1975.

Question 16

Three subsystems are most important in Minuchin's system.Which of the following is not one of these?
A)Spousal
B)Extended
C)Parental
D)Sibling

Accepted Answer

The three subsystems that are most important in Minuchin's system are spousal, parental, and sibling subsystems. Extended subsystem is not one of the three most important subsystems in Minuchin's system.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is not consistent with the structural viewpoint?
A)Family members relate according to certain arrangements which govern their interactions.
B)Family transaction patterns offer clues regarding family organization.
C)Emotional cutoff separates a member from the remainder of the family.
D)A family in difficulty is operating within a dysfunctional structure.

Accepted Answer

The structural viewpoint focuses on the interactions and arrangements within a family system, rather than individual emotional states or separations like emotional cutoff, which is more aligned with Bowenian or systems theory perspectives.

Question 18

Describe how enactments contribute to change in structural family therapy.
A)Family therapy is a group encounter emphasizing growth.
B)Troubled marriages usually contain pathogenic introjects from past relationships.
C)Individual symptoms are rooted in the context of family transaction patterns
D)Clear communication reduces family dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

Enactments in structural family therapy involve having family members act out their interactions during therapy sessions. This approach helps the therapist and the family see and understand the patterns of behavior that contribute to problems within the family. By observing these patterns, the therapist can help the family restructure their interactions in a healthier way, addressing the root of individual symptoms within the context of family dynamics.

Question 19

Structural Family Therapy is:
A)geared to past obligations.
B)based on insight preceding action.
C)primarily concerned with pathological families.
D)concerned with the context of family structures.

Accepted Answer

Structural Family Therapy is concerned with the context of family structures, including the organization and patterns of interactions between family members. It seeks to identify and modify dysfunctional patterns of behavior in order to improve the family dynamic. It is not primarily concerned with pathological families or focused solely on past obligations, although insight may inform the therapeutic process.

Question 20

Structural therapists tend to focus on family:
A)triangulation.
B)"dirty games."
C)introjects.
D)transactional patterns

Accepted Answer

Structural therapists focus on transactional patterns, which are the repetitive interactions and behaviors within a family that define its structure.

Quiz 10: The Structural Model

Which of the following is not characteristic of "psychosomatic families"?

Family coalitions:

One objective of structural interventions is for the psychosomatic family to achieve:

Members of disengaged families run the risk of over-emphasizing:

Which of the following is not emphasized by Structural therapists?

Members of enmeshed families run the risk of over-emphasizing:

A primary therapeutic goal for structuralists is:

Structuralists claim that dysfunctional families require:

In disengaged families,boundaries are:

Some feminists are critical of Minuchin's emphasis on family hierarchies because they believe it:

Minuchin developed many of his therapeutic techniques working with underorganized families of delinquent youngsters at the:

According to Aponte and Van Deusin,every family transaction makes a statement regarding:

Of the following,the most strictly system-oriented is:

In an enmeshed family:

Minuchin was director of the _______________ from 1965-1975.

Three subsystems are most important in Minuchin's system.Which of the following is not one of these?

Which of the following statements is not consistent with the structural viewpoint?

Describe how enactments contribute to change in structural family therapy.

Structural Family Therapy is:

Structural therapists tend to focus on family: