Chapter 5: Structural Family Therapy

Chapter 5: Structural Family Therapy

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. According to the author of the text, structural family therapists map which of the following?
   1. The road home
   2. Family structure
   3. Happiness
   4. Mental health

ANS:         B

REF:          Lay of the Land (p. 125)

1. After assessing the family structure, what is the goal for structural therapists?
   1. Make the family’s boundaries more rigid to promote a better structure.
   2. Realign the system’s boundaries and hierarchy.
   3. Repair the emotional damage by encouraging more diffuse boundaries.
   4. Introduce a new pattern of behavior to promote a “new dance” for the system.

ANS:         B

REF:          Lay of the Land (p. 125)

1. Boundaries are rules for managing physical and psychological distance between family members, and defining the regulation of closeness, distance, hierarchy, and family roles. Which of the following is the best definition for a clear boundary?
   1. Families with overly diffuse boundaries do not make a clear distinction between members, creating a strong sense of mutuality and connection at the expense of individual autonomy.
   2. Autonomy and independence are emphasized at the expense of emotional connection, creating isolation that may be more emotional than physical.
   3. Boundaries allow for close emotional contact with others while simultaneously allowing each person to maintain a sense of identity and differentiation.
   4. None of the above.

ANS:         C

REF:          The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field (p. 125-126)

1. Which of the following is the best definition for disengaged or rigid boundaries?
   1. There is not a clear distinction between members, creating a strong sense of mutuality and connection at the expense of individual autonomy.
   2. Autonomy and independence are emphasized at the expense of emotional connection, creating isolation that may be more emotional than physical.
   3. Boundaries allow for close emotional contact with others while simultaneously allowing each person to maintain a sense of identity and differentiation.
   4. None of the above.

ANS:         B

REF:          The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field (p. 125-126)

1. When working with enmeshed and diffused boundaries, a structural therapist will primarily see which of the following in the family’s interactions?
   1. Family members insisting on high levels of protectiveness or appearing to be over concerned
   2. Significant freedom for most family members to do as they please
   3. Few demands for — or expressions of — family loyalty and commitment
   4. Family member’s lack of reaction and few repercussions, even to problems

ANS:         A

REF:          The Juice: Significant Contributions to the Field (p. 125-126)