Members of a Family Operate Very Independently of One Another

question 113

Multiple Choice

Members of a family operate very independently of one another.In this family,the children are also discouraged from asking for advice or seeking support.According to family systems theory,this family is characterized by:

• A) enmeshed structure.
• B) laissez-faire parenting style.
• C) children who very seldom fight.
• D) disengagement.

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Definitions:

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