Exam Preview for 1854: Guidelines for Clinical Practice With Consen

Guidelines for Clinical Practice With Consensually Non-Monogamous Clients

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1. What is the difference between an open relationship and polyamory? In polyamory, partners can have sex outside of the primary relationship; in an open relationship, partners can have both sex and emotional/romantic relationships outside of the primary relationship. In an open relationship, partners can have sex outside of the primary relationship; in polyamory, partners can have both sex and emotional/romantic relationships outside of the primary relationship. In an open relationship, partners can have a third person enter the relationships; in polyamory, partners can have multiple relationships outside of the primary relationship. In polyamory, partners can have a third person enter the relationship; in an open relationship, partners can have multiple relationships outside of the primary relationship.
2. Which of the following is a common misconception about consensually non-monogamous couples and jealousy? To practice consensual non-monogamy, one must experience little to no compersion. To practice consensual non-monogamy, one must give their partner permission to have multiple sexual and romantic relationships. To practice consensual non-monogamy, one must experience little to no jealousy. To practice consensual non-monogamy, one should not give their partner permission to have multiple sexual and romantic relationships.
3. Which of the following is a benefit of consensual non-monogamy? Increased need fulfillment. Decreased need fulfillment. Increased minority stress. Decreased need to manage jealousy.
4. Which of the following intersectional identities are commonly found in consensually non-monogamous individuals and contribute to multiple minority stress? racial and ethnic minorities sexual and gender minorities low socioeconomic status assigned male at birth
5. Which of the following best describes the relationship between stigma and mental health in consensually non-monogamous individuals? Stigma is positively associated with psychological distress, and internalized stigma has no significant relationship with psychological distress. Internalized stigma is positively associated with psychological distress, and stigma has no significant relationship with psychological distress. Stigma is negatively associated with psychological distress and is partially mediated by internalized stigma. Stigma is positively associated with psychological distress and is partially mediated by internalized stigma.
6. ased on current research, which of the following best describes sexual satisfaction in consensually non-monogamous relationships as compared to monogamous relationships? Sexual satisfaction was greater in consensually non-monogamous relationships than in monogamous relationships. Sexual satisfaction was greater in monogamous relationships than in consensually non-monogamous relationships. There were no differences in sexual satisfaction when comparing monogamous and consensually non-monogamous relationships. Sexual satisfaction was less in consensually non-monogamous relationships than in monogamous relationships.
7. Which is NOT a legal aspect of the marginalization of consensually non-monogamous couples? Consensual non-monogamy is typically illegal. Consensual non-monogamous couples often do not have legal rights to parenting and finances. Family courts often uphold the significance of secondary partnerships rather than the significance of primary partnerships. Family courts often discriminate against consensually non-monogamous couples.
8. Which of the following is true of women in polyamorous marriages? Women in polyamorous marriages are likely to have better mental health outcomes than women in monogamous marriages. Women in polyamorous marriages are likely to have worse mental health outcomes than women in monogamous marriages. Women in polyamorous marriages are likely to have similar mental health outcomes than women in monogamous marriages. None of the above.
9. Which of the following is an affirming practice with regarding to assessing for relationship structure in clinical practice? Do not ask about relationship structure unless prompted by clients. Ask for relationship structure on intake forms; make a response mandatory. Ask for relationship structure on intake forms; include a “prefer not to disclose” option. Gather details about the client’s relationship to make an educated guess on their relationship structure.
10. What is a common mononormative bias held by mental health clinicians? Consensually non-monogamous relationships are more sexually and emotionally healthy than monogamous relationships. Monogamous relationships are more sexually and emotionally healthy than consensually non-monogamous relationships. Monogamous relationships typically do not last as long as consensually non-monogamous relationships. Consensually non-monogamous relationships often involve compersion.
11. Which of the following mental health provider practices do consensually non-monogamous couples NOT prefer? Mental health providers educating themselves on consensual non-monogamy. Mental health providers validating and making clients feel good about their consensual non-monogamy. Mental health providers using helpful techniques that align with their clients’ goals. Mental health providers providing expert opinion on the goals that their clients should be working toward.
12. Which of the following is NOT a common presenting problem in consensually non-monogamous couples? Coping with minority stress. Disclosing identity and living authentically. Finding ways to increase self-stigma around consensual non-monogamy. Exploring and identifying preferences related to relationship structure and agreements.
13. What is the definition of compersion? positive and empathic feelings that some individuals may experience when their partner(s) engage in platonic or romantic connections with others. positive and empathic feelings that some individuals may experience when they form bonds with their metamours (their partner’s partners). negative and jealous feelings that some individuals may experience when their partner(s) engage in platonic or romantic connections with others. negative and resentful feelings that some individuals may experience when they form bonds with their metamours (their partner’s partners).
14. Which is a common stigmatizing view of consensual non-monogamous relationship structures? Relationship structures that involve non-hierarchy are more ethical than relationship structures that involve hierarchy. Relationship structures that are based on increasing emotional and romantic connections are more ethical and healthy than relationship structures based on increasing sexual connections. Swinging is more ethical and healthy than polyamorous relationships. Swinging is more healthy than polyamorous relationships.
15. What intervention might you use when working with a consensually non-monogamous couple struggling with jealousy? Validate experiences of jealousy and help the couple work toward experiencing compersion. Validate experiences of jealousy and help the couple work toward their identified relationship goals. Encourage alternate relationship structures, such as open relationships or monogamish relationships. Provide psychoeducation on how jealousy typically stems from internalized stigma.