Which Assumption Does a Family Therapist Make

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which assumption does a family therapist make?

• A) Parents are usually the root cause of psychological disorders.
• B) The "family" consists of only individuals living in the same dwelling.
• C) The family as a unit is viewed as the "patient" and the focus of treatment.
• D) Unconscious thoughts and desires drive the family's communication style.

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Definitions:

Low-context Cultures

Cultural groups where communication is explicit, messages are direct, and understanding is based more on explicit content rather than context or non-verbal cues.

Nonverbal Signals

Communication methods that do not involve speech, such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language, which convey messages or emotions.

Communication Competency

Communication competency is the ability to effectively convey, receive, and interpret messages in both written and verbal forms.

Verbal Communication

The transmission of information or messages through spoken words, including tone, volume, and speech rate as parts of the communication process.