Exam 16: Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

Which of the following questions should be asked of a therapist before beginning therapy?

Olson said "all the problems in the world either _____ in the family or _____ up in the family."

A strong connection with the community-at-large helps strengthen families.

Although most research supports that marital and family therapy helps,it cannot save all relationships.Research suggests that within 2 years of therapy ____ of couples are separated or divorced.

Which of the following was the MOST commonly reported problem in a recent large U.S.nationwide survey among married couples,from newlyweds to retirees?

Generally speaking,which of the following is NOT a provider of couple education programs?

Spiritual well being is one of the six strengths of happy families.

Marital and family therapy usually covers a short period of time.

Programs and services for couples and families range from the informal network to couple and family therapy.

Archie and Veronica are having chronic and intense problems.Based on what you've learned in your book they are most likely going to seek:

Feeling they are at opposite extremes on the same dimension of the Couple and Family Map is a frequent problem couples express.

The couple relationship is the foundation of a strong family.

Couple education focuses on teaching communication and conflict-resolution skills.

Marital and family therapists working with couples and families with problems often use the couple and _____ map.

_____ is recommended when relationship problems are chronic and intense.

Licensed couple/family therapists are certified by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT),and have received specialized training in relationship issues.Psychologists:

The family strengths perspective supports the belief that the basic foundation of successful families is remarkably different from culture to culture.