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1 .       Experiential family therapy is founded on the premise that cause and effect of family problems is emotional expression. [Hint]

 
 


2 .       According to experiential theorists, parents try to regulate their children's actions by controlling their feelings. [Hint]

 
 


3 .       Carl Whitaker built an impressive theoretical and research base to support his therapeutic approach. [Hint]

 
 


4 .       Much of the theorizing of existential psychologists was in reaction to perceived shortcomings of structural and strategic family therapy. [Hint]

 
 


5 .       Experiential therapists' basic commitment was to individual self-expression. [Hint]

 
 


6 .       The experiential model of family therapy was more like a democratic group than a structured organization. [Hint]

 
 


7 .       Opening up individuals to their experience is a prerequisite to breaking new ground for the family group. [Hint]

 
 


8 .       Experiential therapy is about having an empirical base from which to assist families. [Hint]

 
 


9 .       Carl Whitaker's intuitive approach was aimed at waking family members up to their own inner longings. [Hint]

 
 


10 .       Virginia Satir was a member of the Mental Research Institute and emphasized communication as well as emotional experiencing. [Hint]

 
 






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