Question 1

The current form of Haley/Madanes therapy is called ________, and still involves giving directives based on therapist hypotheses, though shifting the focus away from the power elements of family hierarchy.

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Question 2

The central intervention within the original Milan model consisted of either a ritual or a

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Question 3

What is the purpose of "circular questioning"?

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Question 4

Explain compliance-based and defiance-based directives, and give an example of each. How would a strategic therapist decide which type of directive to use with a family in treatment?

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Question 5

In communications family therapy, resistance and symptoms were treated with a variety of paradoxical techniques known as therapeutic double binds. Define and give an illustration of a double bind. Why were they considered to be so powerful?

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Question 6

Describe the invariant prescription.

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Question 7

What is the "black box" concept? How is it used in the communications approach?

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Question 8

Compare and contrast the strategic and Milan systemic theories. Consider theoretical adequacy; specificity of constructs, strategy, and technique; role of the therapist; and types of client problems best suited for each approach.

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Question 9

How does the therapist's role differ in Milan systemic versus solution-focused therapy?

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Question 10

What is a negative feedback loop and how or why is it initiated? Give an example. What is a positive feedback loop and how or why is it initiated? Give an example.

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Quiz 5: Strategic Family Therapy