FRHD 4310 – Chapter 11 – Flashcards

In working with couples and families, opportunities for ethical practice are increased by combining a systems perspective with traditional approaches. Due to the paradigm shift in the field of psychology to accommodate the changing needs of service recipients: a)the family systems perspective must focus on individualism, autonomy, and independence. b)systemic approaches must be taught side-by-side with individualistic approaches because many cultural groups are collectivistic. c)the idea that the identified client's problem is a symptom of the individual's maladjustment and psychosocial development must be reinforced. d)the therapist must view the individual's behavior in the session only.

Some people are reluctant to engage in family therapy because: a)they are not qualified for therapy due to minimal symptoms. b)they are mandated by law to not attend therapy. c)they fear they will be the main target of the sessions and will suffer negative consequences from having divulged certain information. d)they are difficult people and want to undermine their family.

Family therapy training programs use three primary methods of training. They include all of the following EXCEPT: a)didactic course work. b)direct clinical experiences with families. c)regular supervision by an experienced family supervisor who, together with trainees, may watch the session behind a one-way mirror or through videotaped sessions. d)famogram work.

Gender sensitive models of training family therapists are aimed at: a)raising consciousness concerning the role of cultural and ethnic factors in influencing the outlooks and behaviors of individuals and families. b)overcoming trainee gender bias and sex-role stereotyping. c)understanding the collaborative nature of family therapy. d)direct clinical contact with all members of the family system.

____________ views psychological and relational problems as arising from within the individual's present environment and the intergenerational family system. a)Family consultation b)Informed consent c)A "no secrets" policy d)Systems theory

Key values such as collectivism, interdependence, family embeddedness and connectedness, hierarchies of relationship, and multigenerational perspectives are more familiar concepts in _________ cultures. a) non-Western b)Western c)Northern d)non-Northern

Most family therapy training programs encourage __________ work and other processes designed to engage students with their own family-of-origin issues. a)anagram b)genogram c)famogram d)pathogram

Which of the following is a sex-biased response to problems presented in couples' therapy? a)Assuming that remaining married may not be the best choice for a woman b)Demonstrating equal interest in both the woman's career and the man's career c)Encouraging couples to accept the fact that child rearing is primarily the responsibility of the mother d)Having the same reaction to a woman's extramarital affair as a man's affair

Patricia, a family therapist, has adopted an egalitarian philosophy to guide her practice. A Korean couple comes to her to address concerns they have about their teenage daughter. When asked about their home life, they acknowledge that they hold traditional roles and values and that the household chores are entirely left to the females in the family. Patricia should: a)challenge their values immediately since they are probably contributing to the problems with their daughter. b)explore with the couple how satisfied they are with the current division of labor. c)convince the husband to try washing the dishes and cleaning the house. d)suggest that the females in the family enroll in an assertiveness training group.

Most family therapy training programs employ both didactic and experiential methods and supervised practice. Experiential methods include: a)classroom lectures and readings. b)both personal therapy and working with one's own family of origin. c)films and videotapes of family therapy sessions. d)discussion.

Yolanda is an experienced therapist who seems to always feel more compassionate toward the female members of the families she counsels. What are the most salient ethical issues involved in this case? a) bc of her bias, she may be inclined to collude with some family members against others, or otherwise contribute to dysfunctional family system dynamics b) she has been practicing for years, so her competence should not be questioned c)she seems to advocate for those with less power in the family structure, so her stance is actually beneficial for all members of the facilities with whom she work with

__________ is raised in establishing criteria of psychosocial dysfunction, assessing the problems of identified patient in the family context, and devising treatment strategies: a) ethical issues b) informed consent c) family consultation d) a "no secrets" policy

Which of the practitioners described below would NOT be an effective family therapist? a) one who demonstrates acceptance, interest and caring b) one who is courageous and a risk-taker c)one who downplays the influence of diversity d) one who is assertive and confident

Which of the following is NOT an essential piece of information the family practitioner must provide before each individual agrees to practice in family therapy? a) the individual who will be identified as the source of the problem b)the purpose of the therapy, what can be expected and the options to withdraw at any time c) typical procedures, rights and responsibilities, and fee structure d) risks of negative outcomes and positive benefits and confidentiality and limits confidentiality

In the case of domestic violence, clinicians agree that conducting couples therapy while there is ongoing domestic violence: a) presents a potential danger to the abused and is unethical b) is a clinically sound idea c) is about as effective as conducting couple therapy when abuse is not occurring d) is illegal, but not unethical

A ____________ approach to supervision is a necessary dimension of training for therapists who want to work with families. a) Adlerian b) family-of-origin c) object relations d) attachment theory-based

Counselors who work with couples and families can practice more ethically if they are aware of all of the following EXCEPT: a) the cultural history. b)the effects of heterosexism. c) the impact of gender stereotyping. d)nontraditional, and possibly unethical, treatments.

Which of the following statements is NOT consistent with the values that create the basis for the feminist perspective on family therapy? a) Therapists should empower their clients to make their own choices. b) Therapists help demystify differences between partners when examining the power differential in their relationship. c) Therapists challenge traditional gender roles and the impact this socialization has on relationships and families. d)Therapists educate clients on the benefits of our patriarchal society and encourage them to continue in these gender roles.

_____________, with regard to family-of-origin issues, is particularly critical for family therapists. a) Self-knowledge b) Learning basic counseling techniques c) Learning and practicing specialties d) Understanding effective intervention techniques

In which form of supervision do supervisors watch their trainees conduct family sessions from behind a one-way mirror and offer feedback and consultation to them? a) Vicarious supervision b) Live supervision c) Family consultation d) Online supervision