Matias, a family therapist, tries to reorganize a father-daughter coalition in a family by suggesting that the mother take a stronger disciplinarian role to relieve the father of some burden. He also suggests that the parents explore satisfying ways of being together, such as going on a vacation. In the context of family therapy, which of the following techniques is Matias most likely using in this scenario?
A. detriangulation
B. structural change
C. validation
D. reframing
Answer: B
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a. female sexual interest/arousal disorder. b. female orgasmic disorder. c. genito-pelvic pain disorder. d. sensate focus dysfunction.
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a. A faculty member being first author on a research manuscript b. Asking your faculty mentor for help preparing a conference presentation c. Withholding your hypotheses from the participant d. Having the participant write his or her name on the survey he or she completes
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
__________ were established during the 18th century to treat mental illness but ended up leading to __________ of the mentally ill.
a) Asylums; mistreatment b) Asylums; over-medicating c) Group homes; overcrowding and abuse d) Group homes; over-medicating