Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of second-order changes?​
A)​They treat family system arrangements as resources or barriers to problem solving.
B)​They attempt to solve problems within the current family structure.
C)​They are less technical than first-order changes.
D)​They involve modification to family system structures.

Accepted Answer

Second-order changes involve modifying the family system structures rather than solving problems within the current family structure. They address the underlying patterns and dynamics of the family system, rather than just treating symptoms.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of minority families?​
A)​They do not believe in the unspoken rule of keeping family secrets.
B)​They have no reservations about seeking help.
C)​They have good reasons for their apprehensions about helping professionals.
D)​They are well familiar with formal helping systems.

Accepted Answer

Minority families often have valid reasons for their apprehensions about seeking help from helping professionals, such as past discrimination or negative experiences with formal helping systems.

Question 3

Family therapists often use the word _____ to describe the process in which a social worker establishes working relationships with each member of a family as well as with the family as a whole.​
A)​dissonance
B)​enmeshment
C)​joining
D)​collusion

Accepted Answer

Joining is the process of establishing a working relationship with each member of a family as well as with the family as a whole. Dissonance refers to a sense of disharmony or inconsistency, enmeshment refers to a dysfunctional pattern of overly close relationships, and collusion refers to a secret or illegal agreement.

Question 4

As opposed to high-context cultures, in low-context cultures, there is a greater emphasis on _____.​
A)​nonverbal expressions
B)​group identity
C)​verbal messages
D)​shared understanding

Accepted Answer

In low-context cultures, communication is usually more direct and straightforward, relying heavily on verbal messages to convey information. This is in contrast to high-context cultures, where nonverbal expressions and shared understanding are more significant factors in communication. Group identity may still be important in low-context cultures, but it is not as central to communication as in high-context cultures.

Question 5

Negotiating _____ agreements in parent-child transactions requiring decision making and/or disciplinary actions is a strategy for strengthening parental coalitions.​
A)​blind alley
B)​united front
C)​contract
D)​reciprocal

Accepted Answer

Negotiating united front agreements means that the parents are presenting a united front to the child, making decision making and disciplinary actions more effective. Blind alley refers to a situation with no solution, reciprocal refers to an exchange of actions or services, and a contract may not be necessary or appropriate for all parent-child interactions.

Question 6

_____ are a potent way of modifying patterns of interaction by arbitrating immediately when problematic family patterns occur during a meeting with a social worker.​
A)​Low-context communications
B)On-the-spot interventions​
C)​Skill development exercises
D)​Enmeshed alliances

Accepted Answer

On-the-spot interventions refer to immediate arbitration when problematic family patterns occur. They are a potent way of modifying patterns of interaction during a meeting with a social worker. Low-context communications, skill development exercises, and enmeshed alliances are not directly related to modifying family patterns of interaction through immediate arbitration.

Question 7

The goal of bringing a family together is to:​
A)​teach the members of the family about social work theories.
B)​identify the problem at hand.
C)​determine the negative traits of each family member.
D)​identify the particular family member causing the problem.

Accepted Answer

Bringing a family together is to identify the problem at hand. This allows the family to work together to find a solution and improve their relationships. Teaching about social work theories, determining negative traits or blaming a particular family member may not be helpful in achieving this goal.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of family rules?​
A)​They are always openly acknowledged.
B)​They destroy a family's equilibrium.
C)​They do not affect the sequence of interactions to an event.
D)​They govern the range of behavior in the family system.

Accepted Answer

Family rules are guidelines or expectations for behavior that are established within a family system. These rules govern the range of behavior in the family and help to create structure and stability. While not all family rules are openly acknowledged or discussed, they do impact the interactions and dynamics within the family system. Therefore, option D is the correct statement.

Question 9

In a blind alley argument, _____.​
A)​both parties are wrong
B)​neither party can understand the other
C)​neither party can be proved right or wrong
D)​both parties refuse to communicate or interact

Accepted Answer

In a blind alley argument, neither party can be proved right or wrong. It means that the argument has reached a point where there is no further progress as both sides are unable to provide evidence or reasoning to support their perspectives.

Question 10

As a social worker, you should:​
A)establish yourself as the expert on a family's situation.​
B)​not hesitate to discuss your professional background with a family.
C)​avoid socializing with the family you are working with.
D)​use culture as a reason to overlook family behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a social worker, you should:​
A)establish yourself...

Question 11

One aspect of _____ involves members expressing themselves by using drawings to disclose their perceptions of each other.​
A)​structural mapping
B)​family sculpting
C)​triangulating
D)​reframing

Accepted Answer

Family sculpting is a therapeutic technique where family members use physical space and their body positions to represent their relationships and emotions. One aspect of family sculpting involves using drawings to disclose their perceptions of each other. Structural mapping involves identifying patterns in family interactions, triangulating involves bringing in a third party to resolve conflicts, and reframing involves addressing problems from a different perspective.

Question 12

_____ are often the basis for erroneous beliefs that produce dissatisfaction in couple and family relationships.​
A)​First-order changes
B)​Second-order changes
C)​Cognitions
D)​Contingencies

Accepted Answer

Cognitions refer to thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes. Erroneous cognitions can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts in couple and family relationships.

Question 13

_____ is a technique used in experiential family practice models to assist family members in analyzing and observing their alliances and in making decisions concerning possible changes.​
A)​Family dissonance
B)​Family enmeshment
C)​Family restructuring
D)​Family sculpting

Accepted Answer

Family sculpting is a technique where family members physically arrange themselves in a way that represents their alliances and relationships with one another. This visual display allows family members to identify patterns and make decisions about possible changes in how they interact with each other.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of family strengths and protective factors?​
A)​They include the presence of a supportive network.
B)​They cannot be used at the individual level.
C)​They cannot be used to focus on future issues.
D)​They focus on negative experiences in the past.

Accepted Answer

Family strengths and protective factors refer to positive attributes of a family that help them to overcome challenges and adversity. One such strength is the presence of a supportive network, which may include relatives, friends, and community members who provide emotional, practical, and financial support to the family. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B, C, and D are incorrect because family strengths and protective factors can be used at the individual level, to address present and future issues, and to focus on positive experiences in the past as well.

Question 15

High-context cultures rely on _____.​
A)​verbal messages
B)​individual identity
C)​nonverbal expressions
D)​independent existence

Accepted Answer

High-context cultures rely heavily on nonverbal expressions such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language to convey meaning and communicate. Verbal messages alone may not be sufficient or accurate enough to convey the full message or intent. Individual identity and independent existence are not necessarily primary factors in high-context cultures.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of the family systems view of family and individual functioning?​
A)​It is the most flexible family engagement perspective.
B)​It is the least prescriptive family engagement perspective.
C)​It favors treating individuals as members of a collective.
D)​It favors treating individuals as an independent unit of analysis.

Accepted Answer

The family systems view emphasizes the interconnectedness of family members and views individuals as members of a collective rather than treating them as independent units of analysis. It is not necessarily more flexible or less prescriptive than other perspectives.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of delabeling?​
A)​It focuses on a member's perception of behavior.
B)​It facilitates the process of attributing blame.
C)​It identifies each member's negative behaviors.
D)​It emphasizes the reciprocal nature of a problem.

Accepted Answer

Delabeling emphasizes the reciprocal nature of a problem by focusing on the interactions and dynamics between individuals rather than attributing blame or labeling behaviors negatively.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of contingency contracting?​
A)​It requires family members to wait for one member to initiate changes.
B)​It is important to persuade family members to avoid exploring potential barriers.
C)​It is wise to encourage family members to make their own reciprocal behavioral agreement.
D)​It requires family members to undertake overly ambitious actions.

Accepted Answer

Contingency contracting involves making a reciprocal agreement between family members to change their behavior. It is wise to encourage family members to make their own agreement instead of being overly ambitious or waiting for one member to initiate the changes. It is also important to explore potential barriers and address them in the agreement. Therefore, statement C is true of contingency contracting.

Question 19

When one person is perceived as the source of a family's difficulties, the social worker's task is to:​
A)​ask others about their role in creating and maintaining the problem.
B)​ask that person to leave so that the discussion can be productive.
C)​focus on each family member's perception of behavior.
D)​facilitate and encourage linear thinking.

Accepted Answer

If one person is perceived as the source of the family's difficulties, it is important to understand the role that each family member plays in creating and maintaining the problem. Asking others about their role can lead to a more nuanced understanding of the problem and can help the family work together to solve the issue.

Question 20

The process in which two members of a family attempt to cope with dissatisfaction or conflict in their relationship by forming a coalition with a third family member is known as _____.​
A)enmeshment​
B)​disengagement
C)​intervention
D)​triangulation

Accepted Answer

The process described in the question is known as triangulation. Enmeshment refers to a family dynamic in which boundaries between family members are blurred or nonexistent, disengagement refers to a family dynamic in which there is emotional distance or disconnection between family members, and intervention refers to a deliberate and planned effort to intervene in a family's dynamics or interactions.

Quiz 15: Enhancing Family Functioning and Relationships

Which of the following statements is true of second-order changes?​

Which of the following statements is true of minority families?​

Family therapists often use the word _____ to describe the process in which a social worker establishes working relationships with each member of a family as well as with the family as a whole.​

As opposed to high-context cultures, in low-context cultures, there is a greater emphasis on _____.​

Negotiating _____ agreements in parent-child transactions requiring decision making and/or disciplinary actions is a strategy for strengthening parental coalitions.​

_____ are a potent way of modifying patterns of interaction by arbitrating immediately when problematic family patterns occur during a meeting with a social worker.​

The goal of bringing a family together is to:​

Which of the following statements is true of family rules?​

In a blind alley argument, _____.​

As a social worker, you should:​

One aspect of _____ involves members expressing themselves by using drawings to disclose their perceptions of each other.​

_____ are often the basis for erroneous beliefs that produce dissatisfaction in couple and family relationships.​

_____ is a technique used in experiential family practice models to assist family members in analyzing and observing their alliances and in making decisions concerning possible changes.​

Which of the following statements is true of family strengths and protective factors?​

High-context cultures rely on _____.​

Which of the following statements is true of the family systems view of family and individual functioning?​

Which of the following statements is true of delabeling?​

Which of the following statements is true of contingency contracting?​

When one person is perceived as the source of a family's difficulties, the social worker's task is to:​

The process in which two members of a family attempt to cope with dissatisfaction or conflict in their relationship by forming a coalition with a third family member is known as _____.​

Which of the following statements is true of second-order changes?

Which of the following statements is true of minority families?

Family therapists often use the word _____ to describe the process in which a social worker establishes working relationships with each member of a family as well as with the family as a whole.

As opposed to high-context cultures, in low-context cultures, there is a greater emphasis on _____.

Negotiating _____ agreements in parent-child transactions requiring decision making and/or disciplinary actions is a strategy for strengthening parental coalitions.

_____ are a potent way of modifying patterns of interaction by arbitrating immediately when problematic family patterns occur during a meeting with a social worker.

The goal of bringing a family together is to:

Which of the following statements is true of family rules?

In a blind alley argument, _____.

As a social worker, you should:

One aspect of _____ involves members expressing themselves by using drawings to disclose their perceptions of each other.

_____ are often the basis for erroneous beliefs that produce dissatisfaction in couple and family relationships.

_____ is a technique used in experiential family practice models to assist family members in analyzing and observing their alliances and in making decisions concerning possible changes.

Which of the following statements is true of family strengths and protective factors?

High-context cultures rely on _____.

Which of the following statements is true of the family systems view of family and individual functioning?

Which of the following statements is true of delabeling?

Which of the following statements is true of contingency contracting?

When one person is perceived as the source of a family's difficulties, the social worker's task is to:

The process in which two members of a family attempt to cope with dissatisfaction or conflict in their relationship by forming a coalition with a third family member is known as _____.