The Roles and Rules (Spoken and Unspoken)within a Family, and Expectations

question 13

Multiple Choice

The roles and rules (spoken and unspoken) within a family, and expectations for behavior that contribute to family functioning is known as:​

• A)​family structure and composition.
• B)​family processes.
• C)​relationship patterns.
• D)​family organization.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon occurring when an individual experiences discomfort from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Central Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of a message, considering the arguments and evidence in detail.

Situational Attribution

The process of assigning the cause of behavior to an external situation or environment, rather than to internal characteristics.

Personal Control

The degree to which an individual believes they have control over the events in their life.