In the context of family systems theory, what is meant by family of origin?

a) Biological family.
b) Family with which a person identifies.
c) The family or families in which a person spent his or her childhood.
d) A person’s two sets of grandparents.
e) The many generations of families that give a person his or her heritage.


Answer: c

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a. incorrect results. b. lack of information validity and reliability. c. poor norms. d. labeling.

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Stage III of the Tarvydas Integrative Model addresses personal blind spots. An example of a person blind spot would be:

a. fearing individuals who have a diagnosis of HIV. b. thinking that individuals who are homosexual may be likely to molest children. c. fearing that all mentally ill individuals are homicidal and potentially very dangerous. d. all of the above are potential personal blind spots, depending on the individual counselor.

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When someone's performance is affected by stereotype threat, this means that

a. they belong to a group for whom there are some negative stereotypes. b. they are angry at other people for holding a negative stereotype about them. c. they have been directly threatened by others for challenging stereotypes. d. they either believe a negative stereotype about themselves or they fear that others will judge them based on the stereotype.

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Reflection of meaning helps clients find alternative ways of viewing the situation in which of the following theories?

A) ?Decisional Theory B) ?Psychodynamic Theory C) ?Cognitive Behavioral Theory D) ?Person-Centered Theory

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