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Family-system-test (FAST): A three dimensional approach to investigate family relationships

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The Family-System-Test is a method for quantitatively measuring family relationships, which are represented on a board subdivided in 81 square fields by sexually differentiated figures with dots for eyes and cubes of different heights to vary their size. In a pilot study this test was found to be useful for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research purposes.

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  1. Dept. of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the University of Zurich, Freiestrasse 15, CH-8028, Zurich, Switzerland

    Thomas M. Gehring (Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist)

  2. Medical School of the Zurich University, the University of Zurich, Freiestrasse 15, CH-8028, Zurich, Switzerland

    Ingrid L. Wyler (undergraduate student)

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Gehring, T.M., Wyler, I.L. Family-system-test (FAST): A three dimensional approach to investigate family relationships. Child Psych Hum Dev 16, 235–248 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00706480

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