If a Satir-Oriented Therapist Said, "I Believe This Child's Exaggerated

question 27

Multiple Choice

If a Satir-oriented therapist said, "I believe this child's exaggerated acting out and drug use may serve to reduce tension in his parent's marriage by getting his parents to focus on him." What would the therapist be doing?

• A) determining the family life chronology
• B) figuring out the survival stance of the family
• C) viewing the symptoms as having a role in the family system
• D) using a mandala to understand the child's drug use

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Definitions:

Self-Reports

A method of data collection where individuals directly report their own behaviors, thoughts, or feelings, often through questionnaires or interviews.

Physiological Responses

The automatic reactions of the body to internal or external stimuli, such as changes in heart rate or hormone levels.

Bias

A tendency or inclination that affects judgment or decision-making, leading to a lack of neutrality or objectivity.

Reliability Properties

The consistency and dependability of a measurement or assessment tool across different contexts and times.