Author Question: In the Bowenian approach, how does the therapist address the pathologizing interpersonal pattern ... (Read 98 times)

P68T · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

In the Bowenian approach, how does the therapist address the pathologizing interpersonal pattern (PIP) to resolve issues among families?

A) The therapist asks how the lack of sibling hierarchy is expressing itself
B) Bowenian therapists would conceptualize not just the PIPs the couple presents as a problem, but also the PIPs in each family of origin
C) The focus is on how conflict is managed and the level of hierarchy in these cycles
D) All of these are correct

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding sibling position within families?

A) The oldest child is generally the least likely to avoid responsibility in favor of freedom
B) More often, later born children identify with responsibility and authority
C) The more the family members exhibit expected characteristics of their sibling position, the lower the level of differentiation
D) The more the family members exhibit expected characteristics of their sibling position, the higher the level of differentiation