Question 1

_____________________ Described by Whitaker as the therapist's demand that the family capitulate to his/her way of conducting the therapy,particularly during the initial stages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ Described by Whitaker as the therapist's...

Question 2

_____________________ The simultaneous involvement of two therapists,often for training purposes,in working with an individual,couple,or family.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ The simultaneous involvement of two therapists,often...

Question 3

The attempt to guide clients into unlocking dysfunctional patterns stemming from their family of origin is called:

Accepted Answer

The attempt to guide clients into unlocking dysfunctional patterns stemming from their family of origin is called Family Reconstruction.

Question 4

The primary survival triad,according to Satir,refers to:

Accepted Answer

Satir's primary survival triad refers to the roles of father, mother, and child within a family system. This is often represented in Satir's "Family Sculpture" exercise, where individuals arrange themselves physically to represent their family dynamic. The other options listed do not accurately reflect Satir's concept of the primary survival triad.

Question 5

_____________________ A physical arrangement of the members of a family in space,with the placement of each person determined by an individual family member acting as "director";the resulting tableau represents that person's symbolic view of family relationships.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ A physical arrangement of the members...

Question 6

Emotionally-focused therapists first try to help couples:

Accepted Answer

Emotionally-focused therapists first try to help couples identify negative interactions. This involves helping the couple recognize and understand the patterns of negative behavior that are causing problems in their relationship. By identifying these negative interactions, the therapist can then help the couple learn new, healthier ways of relating to each other. This can involve teaching them better communication skills, helping them understand and express their emotions more effectively, and encouraging them to develop a more positive and supportive relationship dynamic.

Question 7

Satir's ___________ style with families has been studied by Bandler,Grinder and Satir.

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The answer of Satir's ___________ style with families has been...

Question 8

The number of followers of Satir's methods has:

Accepted Answer

Satir's methods have become less popular over time, leading to a decrease in the number of followers since her death.

Question 9

The Family Life Fact Chronology is essentially a:

Accepted Answer

The Family Life Fact Chronology is a summary of important events and milestones in a family's history. It is a review of key events throughout the family's life cycle up to the present. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 10

The developers of Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy are:

Accepted Answer

The developers of Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy are Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Les Greenberg. They developed the therapy approach in the 1980s and it is based on attachment theory and the understanding of emotions in interpersonal relationships. Virginia Satir and Laura Perls developed a different form of therapy, while Carl Whitaker and Leslie H. Farber developed experiential family therapy.

Question 11

In Satir's classification of communication stances,blamers are considered to be struggling with feelings of:

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Satir's classification of communication stances,blamers are...

Question 12

Which of the following does not characterize Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy is:

Accepted Answer

Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy is not characterized by being cool and cerebral. It is a therapy approach that emphasizes the emotional experience of both partners and focuses on creating a secure attachment bond within the relationship. It has been empirically validated and is typically a longer-term therapy, not brief. It is also an experiential therapy, meaning that it emphasizes creating new emotional experiences in the therapy session to change problematic patterns in the relationship.

Question 13

Emotionally-focused therapeutic efforts are:

Accepted Answer

Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) is an outgrowth of humanistic therapies, specifically person-centered therapy. EFT aims to help clients connect with their emotions and promote growth and healing through empathetic understanding and validation from the therapist.

Question 14

Which of the following does not characterize a symptom according to Satir?

Accepted Answer

According to Satir, a symptom does not necessarily represent unconscious conflict. Instead, she sees symptoms as signals of growth blockage or homeostatic functions, or as expressions of destructive family transactions.

Question 15

The Avanta Network represents:

Accepted Answer

The Avanta Network (now known as the Virginia Satir Global Network) represents an outgrowth of Virginia Satir's humanistic outlook on psychotherapy, particularly her approach to family therapy and personal growth.

Question 16

The authors consider Satir's primary talents to be:

Accepted Answer

The authors consider Satir's primary talents to be therapist and trainer. The article mentions Satir's extensive training programs and her ability to teach others her therapeutic techniques, indicating that she was not only a gifted therapist but also a skilled trainer. While she did conduct some research and contributed to the development of family systems theory, the article does not highlight these as her primary talents.

Question 17

Satir suggests that people handle their communications with one another by playing one of five roles.Which of the following is not one of those roles?

Accepted Answer

The roles suggested by Satir are Blamer, Placater, Computer, Distractor, and Leveler. "Family pet" is not one of the suggested roles.

Question 18

Of all of the experiential models described in the text,which offers a manual for conducting sessions?

Accepted Answer

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is known for providing a structured approach to therapy, including manuals and guidelines for conducting sessions. This is particularly useful in helping therapists navigate the emotional processes in couples and family therapy.

Question 19

Which theory is basic to EFCT?

Accepted Answer

EFCT is based on attachment theory, which proposes that individuals have an innate drive to seek proximity to important others for comfort and security. The goal of EFCT is to help partners enhance their attachment bond and emotional connection with each other.

Question 20

Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy:

Accepted Answer

Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy integrates experiential and systems thinking. It focuses on the emotions and experiences of both partners and helps them to create more secure emotional bonds. It was developed in the 1980s by Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg.

Quiz 9: Experiential Models