Which of the following statements about using structural family ...

[Bob-Dole]

Which of the following statements about using structural family therapy with diverse populations is TRUE?
 
  A) The structural family therapy model was developed to attend to the dynamics and needs of diverse families, especially those families with children having difficulties.
  B) Structural family therapy employs an active and engaged approach in which the therapist often takes an expert stance in relation to the family, an approach that often fits with the values of traditional cultures.
  C) The structural family therapy model was both developed to attend to the dynamics and the needs of diverse families-especially those families with children having difficulties-and also employs an active and engaged approach in which the therapist often takes an expert stance in relation to the family-an approach that often fits with the values of traditional cultures.
  D) None of these is correct.

Question 2

Based on the previous vignette, Harold, the structural family therapist working with Mikayla and Jenna, takes into account that all behavior has reciprocal antecedents and describes their pattern of interaction like this: M affects J's response, which then affects M's response, ad infinitum. Harold is:
 
  A) reframing the complementary relationship, removing blame from one person and describing how each person contributes to the problem dynamic.
  B) boundary making to help the couple strengthen diffuse boundaries.
  C) challenging the couple's assumptions by overtly questioning whether they are actually having the effect the couple anticipated.
  D) using crisis induction by bringing the symptom into the room.

[karmakat49]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A