CA LMFT CLINICAL THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES EXAM
2025 WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. When parents transmit their unresolved emotional problems onto their
children Bowen calls this:
Family projection process
Family cutoff syndrome
Family ejection process
Emotional reactivity
2. Describe the impact of the family projection process on children
according to Bowen Family Systems Theory.
The family projection process only affects parents, not children.
The family projection process has no significant impact on
children's mental health.
The family projection process strengthens children's emotional
resilience.
The family projection process can impair the functioning of
children and increase their vulnerability to clinical symptoms.
3. In a therapy session, a client expresses frustration over a recurring issue.
How would a solution-focused therapist approach this situation?
By helping the client identify their strengths and resources to
find solutions.
By analyzing the client's family history to uncover underlying
causes.
By suggesting medication to alleviate the frustration.
By exploring the client's past experiences related to the issue.
,4. Research on paradoxical interventions suggests they ___.
Are generally ineffective but harmless
Are generally effective
Are generally ineffective and can even cause harm
Are comparable to placebos in effectiveness
5. This states that rational beliefs and irrational beliefs are what produce
people's emotional responses to any given event.
Reality Therapy and Choice Theory
Cognitive Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Cognitive-Behavior Modification
6. Describe how existential therapy encourages clients to confront the
challenges of living. What are the implications of this confrontation for
their personal growth?
Clients are encouraged to conform to societal norms to find
meaning in life.
Clients confront anxiety inherent in living, which leads to
personal growth and a deeper understanding of their existence.
Clients focus solely on external factors affecting their lives,
neglecting personal responsibility.
Clients ignore their anxiety to avoid discomfort, which hinders
personal growth.
7. What term describes family members being isolated from each other due
to rigid boundaries?
Enmeshed boundaries
Flexible boundaries
, Open boundaries
Disengaged boundaries
8. The legal right which exists by statute and which protects the client from
having her/his confidences revealed publicly from the witness stand
during legal proceedings without her/his permission is the definition of:
privilege
privacy
confidentiality
fiduciary relationship
9. What is the primary focus of Bowen Family Systems Theory?
Understanding multigenerational dynamics and increasing
differentiation.
Focusing solely on the individual's current behavior.
Emphasizing cognitive restructuring techniques.
Addressing only substance use issues.
10. How does the concept of differentiation of self relate to an individual's
response to group dynamics?
Differentiation of self means conforming to group norms without
personal input.
Differentiation of self refers to an individual's ability to think
and act independently despite group pressures.
Differentiation of self indicates a lack of emotional connection to
family.
Differentiation of self is the process of becoming more similar to
others in a group.
, 11. Describe the primary focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in
relation to thoughts and moods.
CBT primarily addresses substance use disorders.
CBT focuses on monitoring and changing negative thought
patterns to improve mood.
CBT aims to explore existential questions about life.
CBT emphasizes the importance of family dynamics in therapy.
12. In a therapy session, a client reveals they cannot remember details about
a traumatic event they experienced during a natural disaster. How
should a therapist approach this situation considering the concept of
dissociative amnesia?
The therapist should suggest medication to help the client regain
their memory.
The therapist should create a safe and supportive environment,
allowing the client to explore their feelings and memories at
their own pace, while validating their experience of memory
loss.
The therapist should immediately push the client to recall the
details of the event to facilitate healing.
The therapist should focus solely on the client's current feelings
without addressing the traumatic event.
13. What is a common ethical issue that may arise during therapy
consultations?
Treatment planning
Client engagement
Confidentiality
Diagnosis
2025 WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. When parents transmit their unresolved emotional problems onto their
children Bowen calls this:
Family projection process
Family cutoff syndrome
Family ejection process
Emotional reactivity
2. Describe the impact of the family projection process on children
according to Bowen Family Systems Theory.
The family projection process only affects parents, not children.
The family projection process has no significant impact on
children's mental health.
The family projection process strengthens children's emotional
resilience.
The family projection process can impair the functioning of
children and increase their vulnerability to clinical symptoms.
3. In a therapy session, a client expresses frustration over a recurring issue.
How would a solution-focused therapist approach this situation?
By helping the client identify their strengths and resources to
find solutions.
By analyzing the client's family history to uncover underlying
causes.
By suggesting medication to alleviate the frustration.
By exploring the client's past experiences related to the issue.
,4. Research on paradoxical interventions suggests they ___.
Are generally ineffective but harmless
Are generally effective
Are generally ineffective and can even cause harm
Are comparable to placebos in effectiveness
5. This states that rational beliefs and irrational beliefs are what produce
people's emotional responses to any given event.
Reality Therapy and Choice Theory
Cognitive Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Cognitive-Behavior Modification
6. Describe how existential therapy encourages clients to confront the
challenges of living. What are the implications of this confrontation for
their personal growth?
Clients are encouraged to conform to societal norms to find
meaning in life.
Clients confront anxiety inherent in living, which leads to
personal growth and a deeper understanding of their existence.
Clients focus solely on external factors affecting their lives,
neglecting personal responsibility.
Clients ignore their anxiety to avoid discomfort, which hinders
personal growth.
7. What term describes family members being isolated from each other due
to rigid boundaries?
Enmeshed boundaries
Flexible boundaries
, Open boundaries
Disengaged boundaries
8. The legal right which exists by statute and which protects the client from
having her/his confidences revealed publicly from the witness stand
during legal proceedings without her/his permission is the definition of:
privilege
privacy
confidentiality
fiduciary relationship
9. What is the primary focus of Bowen Family Systems Theory?
Understanding multigenerational dynamics and increasing
differentiation.
Focusing solely on the individual's current behavior.
Emphasizing cognitive restructuring techniques.
Addressing only substance use issues.
10. How does the concept of differentiation of self relate to an individual's
response to group dynamics?
Differentiation of self means conforming to group norms without
personal input.
Differentiation of self refers to an individual's ability to think
and act independently despite group pressures.
Differentiation of self indicates a lack of emotional connection to
family.
Differentiation of self is the process of becoming more similar to
others in a group.
, 11. Describe the primary focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in
relation to thoughts and moods.
CBT primarily addresses substance use disorders.
CBT focuses on monitoring and changing negative thought
patterns to improve mood.
CBT aims to explore existential questions about life.
CBT emphasizes the importance of family dynamics in therapy.
12. In a therapy session, a client reveals they cannot remember details about
a traumatic event they experienced during a natural disaster. How
should a therapist approach this situation considering the concept of
dissociative amnesia?
The therapist should suggest medication to help the client regain
their memory.
The therapist should create a safe and supportive environment,
allowing the client to explore their feelings and memories at
their own pace, while validating their experience of memory
loss.
The therapist should immediately push the client to recall the
details of the event to facilitate healing.
The therapist should focus solely on the client's current feelings
without addressing the traumatic event.
13. What is a common ethical issue that may arise during therapy
consultations?
Treatment planning
Client engagement
Confidentiality
Diagnosis
