If a Symbolic-Experiential Therapist, Working with a Family Says to the Father

question 26

Multiple Choice

If a symbolic-experiential therapist, working with a family says to the father, "When did you divorce your wife and marry your daughter?" the therapist is attempting to ______________________________________________.

• A) be playful and therefore decrease resistance
• B) help the client to separate personal issues from interpersonal issues
• C) expand the symptom from an individual matter to a family matter
• D) affectively confront the family to interrupt rigid patterns

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Definitions:

Biological Factors

Refers to the physical and genetic influences on human behavior, such as brain chemistry, hormonal activity, and inherited traits.

Environmental Factors

External elements, including physical, social, and cultural conditions, that can influence the growth, development, and behavior of organisms.

Adolescent's Relationship

Refers to the connections and interactions an adolescent has with peers, family, and others, impacting their development and social skills.

Authoritative Parents

A parenting style characterized by high responsiveness and high demands, striking a balance between strictness and warmth in child-rearing practices.