Based on the Previous Vignette, Harold, the Structural Family Therapist

question 1

Multiple Choice

Based on the previous vignette, Harold, the structural family therapist working with Mikayla and Jenna takes into account that all behavior has reciprocal antecedents and describes their pattern of interaction like this: M affects J's response, which then affects M's response, ad infinitum. Harold is doing what?

• A) Reframing the complementary relationship, removing blame from one person and describing how each person contributes to the problem dynamic.
• B) Boundary making to help the couple strengthen diffuse boundaries.
• C) Challenging the couple's assumptions by overtly questioning whether they are actually having the effect the couple anticipated.
• D) Using crisis induction by bringing the symptom into the room.

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Definitions:

Lubricant

A substance applied to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which can also refer to products used to facilitate various medical or personal procedures.

Peristalsis

The series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

Mass Colonic Peristalsis

The coordinated contraction and relaxation of colon muscles that moves content through the colon.

Defecate

The natural process of expelling feces from the body's rectum and anus as part of the digestive system's waste elimination.