Mastering Competencies Family Therapy 2nd Edition By Gehart -Test Bank

Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy

Chapter 1: Competency in Theory in Family Therapy

• The key to mapping a successful therapeutic journey involves which of the following?
• Labeling clients into groups such as depressed clients or clients with anxiety
• Understanding each client’s life as one-of-a-kind journey
• Honing in on the small picture of the client’s life
• Conceptualizing the client’s situation without the help of theory

ANS:         B

REF:          Mapping a Successful Therapeutic Journey (p. 4)

• Therapists can rule out possible medical issues and identify psychiatric issues by doing which of the following with their client?
• A treatment plan
• Case management
• Mental status exam
• A therapeutic inventory

ANS:         C

REF:          Mapping a Successful Therapeutic Journey (p. 4)

• When working with clients, therapists should create a preferred path or general set of directions for the course of therapy. This document is known as which of the following?
• Road map
• Clinical assessment
• Treatment plan
• Case management file

ANS:         C

REF:          Mapping a Successful Therapeutic Journey (p. 4)

• When working with clients in therapy, it is very important to make sure the plan is working and that you and the client are sticking with the plan. It is recommended if the client is not making progress, the therapist do all of the following EXCEPT?
• Always stick to the original treatment plan.
• Reassess the accuracy of the treatment plan.
• Make improvements where needed on the treatment plan.
• Assess the client’s perspective of their progress.

ANS:         A

REF:          Mapping a Successful Therapeutic Journey (p. 4)

• It is important for therapists to leave a trail of where they have been when working with a client. The trail serves what purpose?
• Getting paid by third party-payers
• Avoiding lawsuits
• Helping therapist to find their way back if they get lost
• All of the above

ANS:         D

REF:          Mapping a Successful Therapeutic Journey (p. 4)

• Which of the following is the primary tool therapists use to help their clients?
• A theory
• A hammer
• A treatment plan
• A supervisor

ANS:         A

REF:          Competency and Theory: Why Theory Matters (p. 5)

• According to the author, why do theories matter in therapy?
• They provide a means for dominating clients.
• They allow therapists to target specific thoughts, behaviors, or emotional processes for change.
• They help clients to explain their presenting problems.
• They allow therapists to select the proper medications for clients.

ANS:         B

REF:          Competency and Theory: Why Theory Matters (p. 5)

• How can all the talk about competency in family therapy help you to better serve your clients?
• It clearly defines what therapists should know to be able to help their clients.
• It ensures that students know how to meaningfully apply the knowledge and skills of their given profession.
• Both A and B.
• Neither A nor B.

ANS:         C

REF:          Competency and Theory: Why Theory Matters (pp. 5-6)