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jwb375

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The chapter discusses guidelines for identifying interpersonal patterns (IPs). One aspect of this includes the concept of collapsed time. What does this refer to?
 
  A) The need for therapists to see how interaction patterns occur over a very short span of time
  B) The need for therapists to see how interaction patterns develop over days or weeks, rather than in the same conversation
  C) The desire for therapists to visualize the lifespan of the couple's relationship from past to present
  D) The desire for therapists to create a lasting result for clients that can diminish the negative effects of time in their relationships

Question 2

Postmodern theory offers many possibilities for family therapy. However, which of the following could be considered a DISADVANTAGE of applying the postmodern perspective?
 
  A) Some of the ideas of postmodern theory are a bit complex or difficult to quickly grasp.
  B) Some of the ideas of postmodern theory are a bit oversimplified or lead therapists to make quick assumptions about their clients.
  C) Postmodern theory fails to challenge established norms in a society.
  D) Postmodern theory assumes that reality is objective.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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