In an Enmeshed Family,the Push for Independence at Adolescence Threatens

question 136

Multiple Choice

In an enmeshed family,the push for independence at adolescence threatens the apparent family harmony.As a result,the family may subtly force the child to take on a "sick" role.Why is this done?

• A) to make the child less affected by societal pressures
• B) to increase bonding among all family members
• C) to ensure the child maintains dependence on the family
• D) to punish the child for abandoning family responsibilities

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Definitions:

Personal Unconscious

A Carl Jung concept referring to the reservoir of information, experiences, and memories unique to an individual that is not consciously aware.

Collective Unconscious

A concept in psychology proposed by Carl Jung, suggesting that humanity shares a set of inherited, universal mental contents or archetypes.

Freud's Unconscious

A theory by Sigmund Freud which posits that part of the human mind is inaccessible to the conscious mind but affects thoughts and behavior.

Aggressiveness

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