Question 1

A limitation of the postmodern approaches is:

Accepted Answer

Inexperienced therapists may over rely on techniques and appear mechanistic, which can be a limitation of postmodern approaches as they emphasize techniques and strategies that may not be effectively utilized without sufficient experience.

Question 2

There are three kinds of solution-focused therapeutic relationships. In which kind of relationship does the client come to therapy because someone else a spouse, parent, teacher, or probation officer) thinks the client has a problem?

Accepted Answer

In a "Visitor" relationship, the client is attending therapy because someone else believes they have a problem, not because they themselves recognize or acknowledge it.

Question 3

The solution-focused brief therapy therapeutic process rests on the foundation that clients are:

Accepted Answer

Solution-focused brief therapy emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own lives and have the ability to find solutions to their problems.

Question 4

There are three kinds of solution-focused therapeutic relationships. In which kind of relationship do the client and therapist jointly identify a problem and a solution to work toward?

Accepted Answer

In a "Customer" relationship, both the client and therapist collaboratively identify a problem and work together towards a solution.

Question 5

A main task of the narrative therapist is to help clients construct a:

Accepted Answer

The main task of the narrative therapist is to help clients construct a preferred story line, which is a story that is more empowering and life-giving than the client's current story.

Question 6

SFBT is an optimistic, anti-deterministic, future-oriented approach based on the assumption that clients have the ability to change quickly and can create a problem-free language as they strive for a new reality.

Accepted Answer

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) emphasizes clients' strengths and resources, focusing on solutions rather than problems, and assumes that clients can rapidly change by envisioning and working towards a preferred future.

Question 7

In regards to brief therapy, the average length of therapy is ____________, with the most common length being only one session.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In regards to brief therapy, the average...

Question 8

Narrative therapy has been effectively applied in school settings.

Accepted Answer

Narrative therapy has been shown to be effective in supporting students in schools, particularly in addressing issues such as anxiety, behavior problems, and academic difficulties. Additionally, it can also help students develop a sense of their own agency and identity, which can lead to a greater sense of empowerment and motivation in school.

Question 9

The use of techniques is fundamental in narrative therapy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of techniques is fundamental in...

Question 10

A key theme of SFBT is, when you know what is working, do more of it. If something is not working, try something different.

Accepted Answer

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) emphasizes identifying and amplifying what works and changing strategies when something is ineffective.

Question 11

There are three kinds of solution-focused therapeutic relationships. In which kind of relationship does the client have a problem but is not able or willing to assume a role in constructing a solution, believing that a solution is dependent on someone else's actions?

Accepted Answer

In a "Complaint" relationship, the client acknowledges a problem but believes that the solution depends on someone else's actions, not their own.

Question 12

During the solution-focused initial therapy session, it is common for solution-focused therapists to ask, 'What have you done since you called for the appointment that has made a difference in your problem?' This describes:

Accepted Answer

This question is aimed at identifying any positive changes or actions the client has already taken before the therapy session, which is known as pretherapy change.

Question 13

The founders) of narrative therapy is are):

Accepted Answer

Michael White and David Epston are the founders of narrative therapy, a form of psychotherapy that seeks to help patients identify their values and the skills associated with them.

Question 14

One narrative technique for consolidating the gains a client makes involves a therapist writing letters to the person. This technique is:

Accepted Answer

Documenting the evidence involves writing letters to the client to reinforce and consolidate the progress and gains made during therapy.

Question 15

Narrative conversations do not follow a linear progression; it is better to think of these steps in terms of___________ progression.

Accepted Answer

Narrative conversations often revisit themes or ideas, making a cyclical progression more appropriate than a linear one.

Question 16

From the very first solution-focused interview, the therapist is mindful of working toward:

Accepted Answer

The therapist is mindful of working toward termination, as solution-focused therapy is goal-oriented and aims to resolve issues efficiently.

Question 17

Constructing counter stories goes hand in hand with:

Accepted Answer

Deconstruction involves analyzing and breaking down existing narratives, which is a necessary step before constructing counter stories.

Question 18

The founders) of solution-focused brief therapy is are):

Accepted Answer

Insoo Kim Berg and Steve de Shazer are the founders of solution-focused brief therapy.

Question 19

The creation of the self, which dominated the modernist search for human essence and truth:

Accepted Answer

Postmodernists focus on the idea that identities are constructed through social narratives and interactions, rather than a singular, inherent self.

Question 20

Narrative therapists pay significant attention to a client's past as it helps them understand the origins of client's stories.

Accepted Answer

Narrative therapy focuses on the stories that individuals construct about their lives, emphasizing the current narrative and how it can be reshaped, rather than delving into the past to find origins of these stories.

Quiz 13: Postmodern Approaches