Question 1

How is softening of emotions utilized in EFT?

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Question 2

How might FFT be used with GLBTQ youth or families?

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Question 3

In couple's therapy, if a therapist says something such as: "So, on the surface you look angry and sure of yourself when you are arguing with him. But inside, something very different seems like it might be going on. Inside, it seems you feel more like a sad and lonely little girl who isn't too sure of herself … sure if she is good enough or worthy of his love. Is that what is going on here?" What intervention is the therapist employing?

Accepted Answer

A)  evocative responding: reflections and questions 
B)  empathetic conjecture and interpretation 
C)  tracking interaction patterns and cycles 
D)  reflecting primary and secondary emotions

Question 4

A hallmark EFT technique, softening of emotions, is used to create emotional bonding, change interactional positions, and redefine the relationship as safe and connected. Softening of emotions is accomplished with couples in therapy by all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  when a previously blaming, critical partner asks a newly accessible partner to meet his/her attachment needs and longings from a position of emotional vulnerability. 
B)  the more critical partner softens his/her stance and words, allowing the more vulnerable or anxious partner to reduce emotional reactivity and defensiveness. 
C)  when partners learn to express their underlying attachment-based fears, including hurt and disappointment, when discussing conflict areas. 
D)  when a frustrated and angry wife indirectly asks her husband for comfort and connection.

Question 5

In emotionally focused therapy, the therapist uses self-disclosure ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to build rapport with the couple 
B)  every session to intensify the emotions in therapy 
C)  minimally to maintain focus on the couple 
D)  never. Self-disclosure is not used in emotionally focused therapy

Question 6

Which of the following statements about evidence-based treatments is true?

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A)  Therapists can bring their own personal style and philosophy to the evidence-base. 
B)  In the age of evidence, we do not need theory anymore. 
C)  Evidence-based treatments are less flexible than traditional approaches. 
D)  CBT is the only evidence-based treatment.

Question 7

When an EFT therapist is heightening in therapy, what is he or she doing?

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A)  Encouraging key emotions 
B)  Discouraging key emotions 
C)  Highlighting key emotions 
D)  Enacting key emotions

Question 8

According to EFT, the therapist's ability to deeply __________ and attune is essential-without it, the therapy will be ineffective.

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A)  understand 
B)  empathize 
C)  critique 
D)  sympathize

Question 9

Emotionally focused therapy is a new paradigm for understanding adult love relationships. Which of the following statements best reflects that premise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humans have the need for secure attachment relationships especially, and most importantly, in infancy and childhood. 
B)  Humans have the need for secure attachment relationships especially, and most importantly, in adolescence. 
C)  Humans have the need for secure attachment relationships across the lifespan, not just in infancy and childhood. 
D)  Humans have the need for secure attachment relationships across adulthood.

Question 10

Because many youth and families are mandated clients who may have had painful and difficult experiences with previous clinical treatment, in school, or with the justice department, it is important for FFT therapists to have what kind of therapeutic stance with clients?

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A)  respect and collaboration 
B)  power and leadership 
C)  expertise and direction 
D)  kknowing and solution

Question 11

The key question in functional family therapy is:

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A)  What function does the family serve? 
B)  What function does the symptom serve? 
C)  What function does the child serve? 
D)  What function does the system serve?

Question 12

The overarching goals of EFT are straightforward and focused, providing therapists with consistent direction during what is often a tumultuous adventure. EFT goals include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  creating secure attachment for both partners. 
B)  developing new interaction patterns that nurture and support each partner. 
C)  increasing direct expression of emotions. 
D)  decreasing expression of attachment needs.

Question 13

According to EFT, a therapist's work is not done with a client until they have at least one secure relationship in their life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most common negative interaction cycle according to EFT is _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  withdraw/withdraw 
B)  attack/attack 
C)  pursue/withdraw 
D)  complex cycles

Question 15

In FFT, the therapist works with the family to get what type of problem description?

Accepted Answer

A)  blame focused problem understanding 
B)  child focused problem understanding 
C)  community focused problem understanding 
D)  family focused problem understanding

Question 16

During the early phases of treatment for FFT, the therapists must work to __________ _______________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer blame from the problem child to other systems 
B)  reduce parents' tendencies to blame the problem on negative child characteristics 
C)  transfer blame from the problem child to the parent or responsible caregiver 
D)  reduce the child's' tendencies to blame the problem on negative parent characteristics

Question 17

FFT uses a multisystemic focus. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The therapists process addresses individual, family, peer, and community system dynamics. 
B)  The therapy process addresses individuals only while talking about multiple systems. 
C)  The therapy process addresses many family systems in one setting. 
D)  The therapy process addresses multiple systems in a group setting.

Exam 15: Evidence-Based Treatments in Couple