After a Structural Therapist Has Assessed the Family Structure, the Next

question 23

Multiple Choice

After a structural therapist has assessed the family structure, the next goal for treatment might be to:

• A) make the family's boundaries more rigid to promote a better structure.
• B) repair the emotional damage by encouraging more diffuse boundaries.
• C) realign the system's boundaries and hierarchy to promote growth and resolve problems.
• D) introduce a new pattern of behavior to promote a "new dance" for the system.

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Definitions:

Growth-Need Individuals

People who are motivated by an inherent desire for personal development and self-improvement.

Job Characteristics Model

A framework identifying five core job dimensions (skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback) that influence motivational potential and job satisfaction.

Core Job Characteristics

Fundamental attributes of a job that affect an individual's level of satisfaction and motivation, such as skill variety, task significance, and autonomy.

Job Characteristics Model

A theory that suggests jobs can be designed to enhance employee motivation, satisfaction, and performance by incorporating five core job dimensions.