According to Family Systems Theory, Families That Show Disengagement Are

question 215

Multiple Choice

According to family systems theory, families that show disengagement are characterized by:

• A) members who are overinvolved in one another's lives.
• B) parents who have a laissez-faire parenting style.
• C) children who very seldom fight.
• D) rigid boundaries between family members.

---

Definitions:

Social Circumstances

The environmental, cultural, and economic factors that influence individuals' lives and societal positions.

Ethnic Group Membership

The sense of belonging to a specific ethnic group, which shares common cultural, linguistic, or ancestral traits.

Emotional Support

Assistance provided to someone, often in the form of empathy, concern, affection, or encouragement, to help cope with emotional distress.

Biologists

Scientists who study living organisms and their relationship to the environment, covering various fields such as zoology, botany, ecology, and genetics.