Question 1

SOLER is an acronym which describes effective interactive skills for therapists. In this acronym, the "R" stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  relax and feel comfortable 
B)  establish roles 
C)  reframe 
D)  respect the family 
A)  relax and feel comfortable 
B)  establish roles 
C)  reframe 
D)  respect the family A

Question 2

Involving peripheral members and pushing family members to make changes and breakthroughs is a characteristic of which phase of treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  initial 
B)  middle 
C)  termination 
D)  none of the above 
A)  initial 
B)  middle 
C)  termination 
D)  none of the above B

Question 3

A common problem of beginning family therapists is the tendency to ask more process questions than content questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

One way therapists can inform families about the conditions under which therapy will occur is by using a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment plan 
B)  paradox 
C)  clinical note 
D)  written professional disclosure statement
Questions 
A)  treatment plan 
B)  paradox 
C)  clinical note 
D)  written professional disclosure statement
Questions

Question 5

Critical factors in the success of the first few sessions are:

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal and nonverbal behaviors 
B)  structuring and supportive behaviors 
C)  assessment and data collection 
D)  orientation and summarization 
A)  verbal and nonverbal behaviors 
B)  structuring and supportive behaviors 
C)  assessment and data collection 
D)  orientation and summarization

Question 6

In managed care systems, submitting written justification for treatment and comprehensive treatment plans is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  utilization review 
B)  capitation 
C)  fee for service 
D)  care pathway guidelines 
A)  utilization review 
B)  capitation 
C)  fee for service 
D)  care pathway guidelines

Question 7

In family therapy, establishing a sense of comfort and trust with the family is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothesizing 
B)  circular questioning 
C)  joining 
D)  engendering hope 
A)  hypothesizing 
B)  circular questioning 
C)  joining 
D)  engendering hope

Question 8

Family therapy begins with the first session as opposed to the first few sessions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

While being a family therapist can be stressful, it may also give therapists a greater appreciation of their own families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Third party reimbursement for private practitioners has changed over time from a _____ health care system to a _____ health care system.

Accepted Answer

A)  managed care system; fee for service 
B)  capitated; utilization review 
C)  fee for service; managed care 
D)  preferred provider organization (PPO); health maintenance organization (HMO) 
A)  managed care system; fee for service 
B)  capitated; utilization review 
C)  fee for service; managed care 
D)  preferred provider organization (PPO); health maintenance organization (HMO)

Question 11

Almost all families exhibit resistance of some kind during treatment. Which of the following is/are not an example(s) of resistance:

Accepted Answer

A)  hostility 
B)  failure to do homework 
C)  silence 
D)  none of the above 
A)  hostility 
B)  failure to do homework 
C)  silence 
D)  none of the above

Question 12

Reframing can be used to give a positive and different interpretation to the family's resistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Termination from treatment is often premature, with _____ of families dropping out before therapy is finished.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% to 25% 
B)  20% to 40% 
C)  40% to 60% 
D)  60% to 65% 
A)  10% to 25% 
B)  20% to 40% 
C)  40% to 60% 
D)  60% to 65%

Question 14

A common problem of beginning family therapists is the tendency to try too hard to make everyone happy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Beginning family therapists often overemphasize and try and do too much. All the following are examples of overemphasis except:

Accepted Answer

A)  details 
B)  verbal expression 
C)  dealing with one member of the family 
D)  establishing structure 
A)  details 
B)  verbal expression 
C)  dealing with one member of the family 
D)  establishing structure

SOLER is an acronym which describes effective interactive skills for therapists. In this acronym, the "R" stands for:

Involving peripheral members and pushing family members to make changes and breakthroughs is a characteristic of which phase of treatment?

A common problem of beginning family therapists is the tendency to ask more process questions than content questions.

One way therapists can inform families about the conditions under which therapy will occur is by using a(n):

Critical factors in the success of the first few sessions are:

In managed care systems, submitting written justification for treatment and comprehensive treatment plans is called:

In family therapy, establishing a sense of comfort and trust with the family is called:

Family therapy begins with the first session as opposed to the first few sessions.

While being a family therapist can be stressful, it may also give therapists a greater appreciation of their own families.

Third party reimbursement for private practitioners has changed over time from a _ health care system to a _ health care system.

Almost all families exhibit resistance of some kind during treatment. Which of the following is/are not an example(s) of resistance:

Reframing can be used to give a positive and different interpretation to the family's resistance.

Termination from treatment is often premature, with _____ of families dropping out before therapy is finished.

A common problem of beginning family therapists is the tendency to try too hard to make everyone happy.

Beginning family therapists often overemphasize and try and do too much. All the following are examples of overemphasis except:

The History of Family Therapy: Evolution and Revolution

The Theoretical Context of Family Therapy

Types and Functionality of Families

Working With Single-Parent and Blended Families

Working With Culturally Diverse Families

Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Family Therapy

Couple and Marriage Therapy and Enrichment

Transgenerational Theories: Psychodynamic Family Theory and Bowen Family Systems Theory

Experiential Family Therapy

Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapies

Structural Family Therapy

Strategic Family Therapies

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Narrative Family Therapy

Working With Substance-Related Disorders, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse

Research and Assessment in Family Therapy

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Exam 7: The Process of Family Therapy

SOLER is an acronym which describes effective interactive skills for therapists. In this acronym, the "R" stands for:

Involving peripheral members and pushing family members to make changes and breakthroughs is a characteristic of which phase of treatment?

A common problem of beginning family therapists is the tendency to ask more process questions than content questions.

One way therapists can inform families about the conditions under which therapy will occur is by using a(n):

Critical factors in the success of the first few sessions are:

In managed care systems, submitting written justification for treatment and comprehensive treatment plans is called:

In family therapy, establishing a sense of comfort and trust with the family is called:

Family therapy begins with the first session as opposed to the first few sessions.

While being a family therapist can be stressful, it may also give therapists a greater appreciation of their own families.

Third party reimbursement for private practitioners has changed over time from a _____ health care system to a _____ health care system.

Almost all families exhibit resistance of some kind during treatment. Which of the following is/are not an example(s) of resistance:

Reframing can be used to give a positive and different interpretation to the family's resistance.

Termination from treatment is often premature, with _____ of families dropping out before therapy is finished.

A common problem of beginning family therapists is the tendency to try too hard to make everyone happy.

Beginning family therapists often overemphasize and try and do too much. All the following are examples of overemphasis except:

The History of Family Therapy: Evolution and Revolution

The Theoretical Context of Family Therapy

Types and Functionality of Families

Working With Single-Parent and Blended Families

Working With Culturally Diverse Families

Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Family Therapy

Couple and Marriage Therapy and Enrichment

Transgenerational Theories: Psychodynamic Family Theory and Bowen Family Systems Theory

Experiential Family Therapy

Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapies

Structural Family Therapy

Strategic Family Therapies

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Narrative Family Therapy

Working With Substance-Related Disorders, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse

Research and Assessment in Family Therapy

Filters

Third party reimbursement for private practitioners has changed over time from a _ health care system to a _ health care system.