NCE Counseling Families, Diagnosis, and Advanced Concepts

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What does SCCT stand for?

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SCCT stands for social-cognitive career theory.

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What state is a stable family in when it reaches equilibrium?

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A stable family is in a state of homeostasis.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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According to the principle of reciprocity in family therapy, what might Mrs. Chance consider due to her situation?

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There is a good chance that Mrs. Chance will consider leaving the marriage.

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What behavior modification technique is used when a child is isolated for misbehavior?

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The technique is called time-out, a procedure that most behaviorists feel is a form of extinction.

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Which school of family counseling is associated with Cloe Madanes and Jay Haley?

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Cloe Madanes and Jay Haley are associated with the strategic school of family counseling.

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Define homeostasis in the context of family systems.

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Homeostasis refers to a family's ability to maintain stability and balance in its functioning.

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What is the role of reciprocity in family therapy?

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Reciprocity refers to the mutual exchange of behaviors and responses between family members, influencing their relationships.

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Explain the concept of shaping in behavior modification.

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Shaping involves reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior until the target behavior is achieved.

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What is the significance of time-out in behavior therapy?

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Time-out is used to reduce undesirable behaviors by removing the individual from a reinforcing environment.

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What is the main focus of strategic family therapy?

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Strategic family therapy focuses on solving specific problems within the family by changing interactions and communication patterns.