When Working with a Family in Therapy, Caitlin, a Strategic

question 72

Multiple Choice

When working with a family in therapy, Caitlin, a strategic therapist, requests that dad disciplines the child instead of mom when the child breaks the house rules. What technique is Caitlin using with her clients?

• A) An indirect directive
• B) A paradox
• C) A straightforward directive
• D) A metaphorical task

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Definitions:

African-American

A term used to refer to individuals in the United States with African ancestry or who identify as having cultural, historical, or genealogical ties to Africa.

Cultural Filter

The influence of cultural backgrounds on how individuals perceive and interpret information.

Incongruent

Not in harmony or agreement; differing in attitudes, values, or actions that are not aligned or consistent.

Psychotic Behaviors

Manifestations of severe mental disorders involving loss of contact with reality, delusions, and hallucinations.