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.


A

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a. they should be ranked based on immediacy. b. simpler and easier responses are sequenced before more difficult ones. c. they should be ranked for complexity and degree of difficulty. d. more difficult responses are sequenced before simpler and easier responses.

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Coding refers to:

a. the assignment of a number or numeral to the attributes of a variable. b. the assignment of a row in a data matrix to each questionnaire item. c. the assignment of a number or numeral to each questionnaire item. d. transferring variables to the computer. e. the assignment of a variable to a computer column.

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An evaluation theory that describes a cause and effect chain in which a program facilitates

positive change is: a. behavior theory b. rational choice theory c. impact theory d. positive impact theory

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A. True B. False

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