In the Absence of an Adequate Degree of Individuation from the Family

question 8

Multiple Choice

In the absence of an adequate degree of individuation from the family of origin,

• A) the likelihood increases that boundaries with the family of origin will be stressed
• B) newly married couples may fuse with their families and allow their loyalty to the family to interfere with the establishment of a clearly defined marital relationship
• C) newly married couples may establish a rigid external marital boundary that deprives the couple support
• D) all of the above

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The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship, which can be physical, emotional, or psychological.

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