pg. 1 Licensed Marriage Family Therapist Exam with Practice Exam Newest 2025| Complete 250 Accurate Questions and Verified Answers (100% Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
A therapist is running a therapy group for people going through divorce.The therapist suspects that one member of the group is abusing drugs and determines that his erratic participation is detrimental to the group process.
The therapist should FIRST:
- Confront the client in the group.
- Schedule an individual session with the client.
- Provide the client with a referral for substance abuse treatment.
- Process the group members' feelings about the client's departure. -
Correct Answer - B. Schedule an individual session with the client.
A 40 year-old accountant is referred by his Employee Assistance Program.He reports irritability, moodiness, and extreme fatigue. He shares that it is affecting his work performance and his relationships with his family. He adds, "I'm tired of not feeling like myself. I want to get better." The therapist
should FIRST:
- Refer him to couples therapy.
- Assess for suicidal ideation.
- Rule out substance use issues.
- Ask when he had his last full physical. - Correct Answer - D. Ask when
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pg. 2 A family is referred by their minister for family therapy due to conflict between the parents regarding how to discipline their 5 and 7 year-old boys. During the initial assessment the therapist learns that the mother drinks alcohol daily. There is no indication of domestic violence or child abuse. Which of the following interventions should the therapist take
FIRST?
- Involve the family in creating a family map of their problem.
- Obtain a release to speak with their minister.
- Work with the mother regarding her need for an alcohol use
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the family members. - Correct
assessment.
Answer - C. Work with the mother regarding her need for an alcohol use assessment.
Parents of a 6-year old are referred to the therapist by the teacher who reports that the child is struggling to complete the coursework and frequently acts out in class. The parents are confused and report that the child is healthy and well behaved at home. The therapist obtains an authorization from the parents to speak to the teacher and the teacher confirms the parents' description. How should the therapist proceed with
the parents:
- Provide psychoeducation about ADHD.
- Refer the child to a psychiatrist for medication evaluation.
- Encourage the parents to get psychological testing.
- Recommend that the parents switch teachers. - Correct Answer - C.
Encourage the parents to get psychological testing.
A client is referred to the therapist after being discharged from the psychiatric hospital. The records indicate that he has been hearing voices for the past four months and he believes he is being followed. According to the DSM 5 criteria, the most likely diagnosis for the client is: 2 / 4
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- Brief Psychotic Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Schizoaffective
- Schizophreniform - Correct Answer - D. Schizophreniform
For the past year, a 21-year-old male college student reports feeling irritable, arguing with his roommates and girlfriend, and having difficulty sleeping and studying. The client reports occasionally drinking a few beers
but has not done so in the past month. The client is MOST likely exhibiting:
- Substance Induced Mood Disorder
- Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Persistent Depressive Disorder - Correct Answer - C. Major Depressive
Disorder
A client seeks therapy for feelings of anxiety and panic that she's had since losing her job three months ago. She reports that she has a second interview at a good company at the end of the week, but she is having a hard time concentrating and is doubting her abilities. She adds that she hasn't been getting along with her boyfriend and wants to lose weight because she can't fit into old work clothes. The immediate focus of
treatment with this client should be:
- Teaching her communications skills to better connect with boyfriend.
- Discuss strategies for her to prepare for her interview.
- Explore her eating habits and exercise routine.
- Refer her to a psychiatrist for a medication evaluation. - Correct Answer
- Discuss strategies for her to prepare for her interview.
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pg. 4 A 55-year-old woman presents for treatment three months after the death of her husband. Prior to his death she worked full time and enjoyed many hobbies. Since then, she has started missing work and isolating herself, stating that she doesn't enjoy anything, feels guilty about being a "bad wife" and cannot sleep. She reports that she started drinking whiskey every night to help with the pain. What initial diagnoses should the therapist consider?
- Adjustment Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder
- Bereavement, Substance Induced Depressive Disorder, Major
- Adjustment Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Substance Induced
- Bereavement, Adjustment Disorder, Substance Use Disorder - Correct
Depressive Disorder
Depressive Disorder
Answer - B. Bereavement, Substance Induced Depressive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder
A 23-year-old woman seeks therapy for relationship issues. When she arrives at the first session she is visibly underweight with pale skin and thin hair. During the intake it is clear that the client suffers from Anorexia Nervosa. What resources should be included when formulating the treatment plan?
- Medical stabilization; Pharmacotherapy; Peer support
- Pharmacotherapy; Nutritional rehabilitation; Cognitive Behavioral
- Medical stabilization; Nutritional rehabilitation; Cognitive Behavioral
- Nutritional rehabilitation; Peer support; Psychodynamic psychotherapy -
Therapy
Therapy
Correct Answer - C. Medical stabilization; Nutritional rehabilitation; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A therapist is working with a male client who reports occasional impotence and anxiety when having sex with his new girlfriend. The client shares that
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