MFT Terms I

Question 1

Painful intercourse/sexual pain disorder

Answer 1

Genito-Pelvic Pain Disorder

Question 2

According to Piaget, this begins around 8 months of age and allows a child to recognize that objects continue to exist even when out of sight

Answer 2

Object Permanence

Question 3

This recovery model proposes taking small steps toward reducing risky behavior

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Harm Reduction

Question 4

A process by which unacceptable impulses are expressed as their opposites

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Reaction Formation

Question 5

A directive style that focuses on a client’s ambivalence about change and helps resolve it

Answer 5

Motivational Interviewing

Question 6

An emotional dependency on sexually-oriented internet and related sites

Answer 6

Cybersex Addiction/Dependence

Question 7

A situation where an overwhelming event disrupts psychological equilibrium

Answer 7

Crisis

Question 8

Philosophic foundation of MFT emphasizing observable, objective facts

Answer 8

Modernism

Question 9

A crisis caused by normal life stressors

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Maturational Crisis

Question 10

A crisis caused by a sudden, unexpected traumatic event

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Situational Crisis

Question 11

A defense process where unacceptable instincts are redirected into socially acceptable behaviors

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Sublimation

Question 12

The ability of an instrument to measure what it is intended to measure

Answer 12

Validity

Question 13

Intensely arousing stimuli such as fetishes, humiliation, or exhibitionism

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Paraphilia

Question 14

Postmodern school including narrative, solution-focused, and collaborative models

Answer 14

Social Constructionist

Question 15

A defense process where plausible reasons justify actions or opinions

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Rationalization

Question 16

A phobia involving avoidance of genital sexual contact

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Sexual Aversion Disorder

Question 17

A schematic diagram of a family system across three generations

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Genograms

Question 18

Informing research participants about all aspects that may influence participation

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Informed Consent

Question 19

Research data in the form of words, narratives, and descriptions

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Qualitative Research

Question 20

A measure’s ability to produce consistent results

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Reliability

Question 21

Communication pattern involving contradictory messages linked to schizophrenia research

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Double Bind

Question 22

Brief treatment during a crisis to restore pre-crisis functioning

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Crisis Intervention

Question 23

Group-based recovery model using meetings and sponsors

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Question 24

Desensitization technique for couples to reduce anxiety and increase pleasure during intimacy (Masters & Johnson)

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Sensate Focusing

Question 25

A defense process where reality is distorted and emotions are not acknowledged

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Denial