Exam Preview for 1417: Clinical Skills: Attachment Theory and Gen Z

Clinical Skills: Attachment Theory and Gen Z Romantic Relationships

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. What is an important defining factor of Gen Z? relationship to technology financially secure desire to date often not socially minded
2. What does dating look like for Gen Z? A lot of casual sex and no intention in dating Expectation and desire for lifelong commitment Desire to be intentional and build relationships – not committed to being committed Minimal communication/self-awareness
3. Who played a pivotal role in early defining and studying of Attachment Theory? Bowlby & Ainsworth Jones Stewart Dillion
4. What do adult and infant attachment relationships have in common? Feelings of safety when nearby Engagement in close bodily contact Mutual interest/preoccupation with each other All of the above
5. What are the 4 attachment styles? Anxious, avoidant, unstable, unhealthy Anxious, avoidant, secure, disorganized Secure, organized, disorganized, fearful Preoccupied, insecure, disorganized, avoidant
6. How can using attachment enhance outcomes for Gen Z clients? combat loneliness repair dating problems fix parent-child relationships none of the above
7. How can clinicians support anxiously attached clients? Validate and support their protest behaviors and activating strategies Support them in shifting to an abundance mindset Reinforce current patterns Tell them to date avoidant people
8. How can the therapeutic relationship be used to support avoidantly attached clients? Reinforce their de-activating strategies Mirror their behaviors Walk clients through how to maintain separation Act as a secure base for clients to explore intimacy and come back to process safely
9. What is a key component of disorganized attachment? Fear Intimacy Sadness None of the above
10. How can you support Gen Z clients in navigating their self-awareness regarding attachment styles? Deny that they have attachment styles Unequivocally support their self-described attachment styles Validate their observations and feelings and support them in exploring and questioning the attachment styles they connect to Do no assist them in navigating their self-awareness