Question 1

Which of the following instruments is based on assessing social climates or environments?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Family Social Climates Scale (FSC
C)  
B) ​Family Environment Scale (FES) 
C) ​Family Assessment Measure (FAM-III) 
D) ​Couples Marital Climate Scale (CMCS) 
A) ​Family Social Climates Scale (FSC
C)  
B) ​Family Environment Scale (FES) 
C) ​Family Assessment Measure (FAM-III) 
D) ​Couples Marital Climate Scale (CMCS) B

Question 2

How would you define family dynamics and interaction patterns ?​

Accepted Answer

Family dynamics and interaction patterns refer to the complex system of relationships, behaviors, roles, and communication styles that exist within a family unit. These dynamics and patterns are shaped by numerous factors, including individual personalities, cultural and societal influences, family history, and the specific circumstances that a family faces.

Family dynamics can encompass the way in which family members relate to one another, the power structures that exist within the family, and the roles that each member adopts. For example, in some families, there may be a clear hierarchy with parents holding authority over children, while in others, there may be a more egalitarian approach.

Interaction patterns are the recurring ways in which family members communicate and behave towards each other. These patterns can be healthy or unhealthy and can include various forms of communication such as verbal, non-verbal, direct, indirect, open, or secretive. Healthy interaction patterns might involve open and honest communication, mutual respect, and supportive behaviors. Unhealthy patterns might include avoidance, aggression, manipulation, or a lack of communication.

Family dynamics and interaction patterns are not static; they can change over time as family members grow and evolve, as new members join the family (through birth, adoption, marriage, etc.), and as external pressures impact the family unit. Understanding these dynamics and patterns can be crucial for addressing family issues, improving communication, and fostering a supportive environment that promotes the well-being of all family members.

Question 3

Which of the following instruments involves "criss-cross" testing where each individual first takes the instrument and then takes it a second time, but provides answers they believe the other person would give?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis 
B) ​Family Environment Scale 
C) ​Marital Satisfaction Inventory-Revised 
D) ​Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
A) ​Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis 
B) ​Family Environment Scale 
C) ​Marital Satisfaction Inventory-Revised 
D) ​Myers-Briggs Type Indicator A

Question 4

FACES-IV provides measures of family:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​conflict and trust. 
B) ​communication and cohesion. 
C) ​control and involvement. 
D) ​cohesion and flexibility. 
A) ​conflict and trust. 
B) ​communication and cohesion. 
C) ​control and involvement. 
D) ​cohesion and flexibility.

Question 5

The premarital assessment PREPARE has been found to be more useful if the results were combined with ________________ rather than only receiving feedback. ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​counseling 
B) ​being provided with the manual 
C) ​additional individual assessments 
D) ​words of encouragement 
A) ​counseling 
B) ​being provided with the manual 
C) ​additional individual assessments 
D) ​words of encouragement

Question 6

Which premarital assessment is comprised of 276 items and measures the four broad areas of personality/values, family and friend support, communication skills, and background/upbringing?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​PREPARE 
B) ​ENRICH 
C) ​RELATE 
D) ​MATE 
A) ​PREPARE 
B) ​ENRICH 
C) ​RELATE 
D) ​MATE

Question 7

Who decides what constitutes a functional or a dysfunctional family? When is one competent to make this determination?​

Accepted Answer

The determination of what constitutes a

Question 8

The assessment of couples and families has been influenced by the theoretical approach of many marriage and family therapists. This theoretical approach is:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Person-centered. 
B) ​Adlerian. 
C) ​Object Relations. 
D) ​Systemic. 
A) ​Person-centered. 
B) ​Adlerian. 
C) ​Object Relations. 
D) ​Systemic.

Question 9

How should counselors approach their interpretations of genograms?​

Accepted Answer

Counselors should approach their interpr

Question 10

Which of the following instruments would be appropriate to use with a couple seeking premarital counseling?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​MSI 
B) ​ENRICH 
C) ​PREPARE 
D) ​FACES-III 
A) ​MSI 
B) ​ENRICH 
C) ​PREPARE 
D) ​FACES-III

Question 11

Which of the following is not one of the topics covered in the PREPARE/ENRICH program?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Financial planning and budgeting 
B) ​Childrearing 
C) ​Conflict resolution 
D) ​Assertiveness and active listening 
A) ​Financial planning and budgeting 
B) ​Childrearing 
C) ​Conflict resolution 
D) ​Assertiveness and active listening

Question 12

Although the norming group consisted of only 218 White married individuals, reliability estimates for the ________________________ suggest that it may be suitable for use with couples of varying sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity and marital status. ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Martial Satisfaction Inventory - Revised 
B) ​Marital Adjustment Test 
C) ​Dyadic Adjustment Scale 
D) ​Couple's Pre-Counseling Inventory 
A) ​Martial Satisfaction Inventory - Revised 
B) ​Marital Adjustment Test 
C) ​Dyadic Adjustment Scale 
D) ​Couple's Pre-Counseling Inventory

Question 13

The roles and rules (spoken and unspoken)within a family, and expectations for behavior that contribute to family functioning is known as:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​family structure and composition. 
B) ​family processes. 
C) ​relationship patterns. 
D) ​family organization. 
A) ​family structure and composition. 
B) ​family processes. 
C) ​relationship patterns. 
D) ​family organization.

Question 14

In addition to information on family structure and patterns of functioning, a genogram may also include information about the following, except for:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​occupations of family members. 
B) ​religious practices. 
C) ​critical family events. 
D) ​the clinician's observations of the family while the genogram is constructed. 
A) ​occupations of family members. 
B) ​religious practices. 
C) ​critical family events. 
D) ​the clinician's observations of the family while the genogram is constructed.

Question 15

In assessing couples, the focus is typically on:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​whether or not the couple should get married. 
B) ​calculating the probability of divorce. 
C) ​determining if there is violence in the relationship. 
D) ​the relationship and couple distress. 
A) ​whether or not the couple should get married. 
B) ​calculating the probability of divorce. 
C) ​determining if there is violence in the relationship. 
D) ​the relationship and couple distress.

Question 16

The Marital Satisfaction Inventory - Revised (MSI-R)is designed to assist couples in:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​identifying common themes of conflict. 
B) ​communicating about relationship issues. 
C) ​determining commonalities of interest. 
D) ​understanding each other's perceptions of parenting expectations. 
A) ​identifying common themes of conflict. 
B) ​communicating about relationship issues. 
C) ​determining commonalities of interest. 
D) ​understanding each other's perceptions of parenting expectations.

Question 17

A significant problem in developing family assessments is:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​minimizing the length of the instrument. 
B) ​application in an "actual" family session. 
C) ​utilizing a theoretical approach. 
D) ​developing adequate norming samples. 
A) ​minimizing the length of the instrument. 
B) ​application in an "actual" family session. 
C) ​utilizing a theoretical approach. 
D) ​developing adequate norming samples.

Question 18

Cierpka (2005)has proposed a model of family assessment where individually-oriented assessment can be used by focusing on how the individual ___________________________.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​perceives the source of the "problem" within the family 
B) ​may respond to familial therapeutic interventions 
C) ​copes with familial stressors 
D) ​organizes himself or herself within the family 
A) ​perceives the source of the "problem" within the family 
B) ​may respond to familial therapeutic interventions 
C) ​copes with familial stressors 
D) ​organizes himself or herself within the family

Question 19

The Kvebaek Family Sculpting Technique and other family sculpting techniques involve having the family members:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​sculpt a family statue. 
B) ​arrange figurines or other objects in a manner representing the family relationships. 
C) ​shape a piece of clay into object that represents the family atmosphere. 
D) ​make a statue of the family member they feel closest to. 
A) ​sculpt a family statue. 
B) ​arrange figurines or other objects in a manner representing the family relationships. 
C) ​shape a piece of clay into object that represents the family atmosphere. 
D) ​make a statue of the family member they feel closest to.

Question 20

When conducting interviews with families, counselors should:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​interview each member of the family individually. 
B) ​involve and observe all family members in the interview. 
C) ​use only structured interviews in order to increase the reliability of the observations. 
D) ​interview the adults separately from the children. 
A) ​interview each member of the family individually. 
B) ​involve and observe all family members in the interview. 
C) ​use only structured interviews in order to increase the reliability of the observations. 
D) ​interview the adults separately from the children.

Which of the following instruments is based on assessing social climates or environments?

How would you define family dynamics and interaction patterns ?

Which of the following instruments involves "criss-cross" testing where each individual first takes the instrument and then takes it a second time, but provides answers they believe the other person would give?

FACES-IV provides measures of family:

The premarital assessment PREPARE has been found to be more useful if the results were combined with ________________ rather than only receiving feedback.

Which premarital assessment is comprised of 276 items and measures the four broad areas of personality/values, family and friend support, communication skills, and background/upbringing?

Who decides what constitutes a functional or a dysfunctional family? When is one competent to make this determination?

The assessment of couples and families has been influenced by the theoretical approach of many marriage and family therapists. This theoretical approach is:

How should counselors approach their interpretations of genograms?

Which of the following instruments would be appropriate to use with a couple seeking premarital counseling?

Which of the following is not one of the topics covered in the PREPARE/ENRICH program?

Although the norming group consisted of only 218 White married individuals, reliability estimates for the ________________________ suggest that it may be suitable for use with couples of varying sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity and marital status.

The roles and rules (spoken and unspoken)within a family, and expectations for behavior that contribute to family functioning is known as:

In addition to information on family structure and patterns of functioning, a genogram may also include information about the following, except for:

In assessing couples, the focus is typically on:

The Marital Satisfaction Inventory - Revised (MSI-R)is designed to assist couples in:

A significant problem in developing family assessments is:

Cierpka (2005)has proposed a model of family assessment where individually-oriented assessment can be used by focusing on how the individual ___________________________.

The Kvebaek Family Sculpting Technique and other family sculpting techniques involve having the family members:

When conducting interviews with families, counselors should:

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Exam 14: Assessment in Marriage and Family Counseling