CYAF 380 Midterm Questions And Answers With
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What are major concepts of structural theory? ANS Roles, Rules, Boundaries
According to Salvador Minuchin, problems should not be discussed to restore healthy functioning.
True or False ANS True
Structural theory wants to identify cognitive distortions in a family. True or False ANS False
Types of Boundaries ANS Balanced, Diffused, Rigid
With structural theory what describes how families change over the process of time. ANS Accommodation
Per person-centered theory, the clients ability to change is dependent on ______________. ANS Themselves
In order to restore healthy functioning in the family, it is important to __________. ANS Collaborate with the
family
According to structural theory, problems are most likely to occur during ______________. ANS Changing
circumstances
A child yells at the parent that they are the boss and does not have to go bed early. This is a good example of the
structural theory. ANS True
What are the missing pieces of the key statement "I need ________________ to help me ______________ how to
best ______________ your child" ANS you ... understand ... help
Differentiation of self ANS Psychological separation of intellect and emotions and independence of self from
others; opposite of fusion.
, Bowen's Family Systems Theory ANS Togetherness and Individuality. A change in one's family member's
behavior will affect others in the family
high anxiety comes from ______ ANS High emotion and low reason
How to help (Bowen) ANS Decrease anxiety
Increase differentiation
Awareness of patterns
Decrease emotions leading to reason
Genogram ANS Square=male, Circle=Female
An emotional cutoff occurs when a person reduces the emotional tension with a person by cutting off
communication.
True or False ANS True
Bowen family systems theory focuses on strengths and solutions.
True or False ANS False
Togetherness and Individuality
Sibling position is important to consider when communicating with a family because.... ANS it shows the
common characteristics of each sibling
According to the family projection process, Bowen believes that identification of the projections need to occur
earlier to prevent further negative interactions.
True or False ANS True
What are some reasons for parents projecting onto their child? ANS They fear something is wrong with their
child
When someone is said to be differentiated, they feel.... ANS More realistically towards their family
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What are major concepts of structural theory? ANS Roles, Rules, Boundaries
According to Salvador Minuchin, problems should not be discussed to restore healthy functioning.
True or False ANS True
Structural theory wants to identify cognitive distortions in a family. True or False ANS False
Types of Boundaries ANS Balanced, Diffused, Rigid
With structural theory what describes how families change over the process of time. ANS Accommodation
Per person-centered theory, the clients ability to change is dependent on ______________. ANS Themselves
In order to restore healthy functioning in the family, it is important to __________. ANS Collaborate with the
family
According to structural theory, problems are most likely to occur during ______________. ANS Changing
circumstances
A child yells at the parent that they are the boss and does not have to go bed early. This is a good example of the
structural theory. ANS True
What are the missing pieces of the key statement "I need ________________ to help me ______________ how to
best ______________ your child" ANS you ... understand ... help
Differentiation of self ANS Psychological separation of intellect and emotions and independence of self from
others; opposite of fusion.
, Bowen's Family Systems Theory ANS Togetherness and Individuality. A change in one's family member's
behavior will affect others in the family
high anxiety comes from ______ ANS High emotion and low reason
How to help (Bowen) ANS Decrease anxiety
Increase differentiation
Awareness of patterns
Decrease emotions leading to reason
Genogram ANS Square=male, Circle=Female
An emotional cutoff occurs when a person reduces the emotional tension with a person by cutting off
communication.
True or False ANS True
Bowen family systems theory focuses on strengths and solutions.
True or False ANS False
Togetherness and Individuality
Sibling position is important to consider when communicating with a family because.... ANS it shows the
common characteristics of each sibling
According to the family projection process, Bowen believes that identification of the projections need to occur
earlier to prevent further negative interactions.
True or False ANS True
What are some reasons for parents projecting onto their child? ANS They fear something is wrong with their
child
When someone is said to be differentiated, they feel.... ANS More realistically towards their family
