Which of the Following Is NOT True of Family Systems

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of Family Systems Theory?

• A) The events that influence the life of one person in a family affect the lives of all family members.
• B) Normative events, such as the birth of children, or young adults leaving home to go to college, do not provoke changes in the family system.
• C) The behavior of each person in the family has an influence on the behaviors of all other family members.
• D) The behaviors of all family members contribute to ongoing alterations in the family system.

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Definitions:

Physiological States

Refers to the conditions of the body and its functions, including aspects like heart rate, hormone levels, and energy use, reflecting overall health and well-being.

Psychological Disorder

A pattern of behavioral or mental symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment in personal, social, and/or occupational functioning.

Emotion Regulation

The process by which individuals influence which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they experience and express these emotions.

Clinically Significant

An observation or datum that is significant enough to warrant attention in a clinical setting, often indicating a variation from normal.