Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Impact

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the impact of loss on the family system?

• A) The death of a family member is really the only major type of loss that seriously impacts upon the family's development and choice of strategies.
• B) Most families never recover from the death of a family member
• C) The loss of a parent's job, loss of the family's home due to a poor economy or a natural disaster, the loss of a family member's physical health, or the loss of one's physical mobility, are all examples of losses that can alter a family's developmental course and require adjustments in its choice of strategies.
• D) Loss and bereavement are handled by most families in the same way

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Definitions:

Violent Crimes

Acts that involve force or threat of force against others including murder, rape, and assault.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A spectrum of conditions related to neurodevelopment, marked by difficulties in social interaction, repetitive actions, and communicating effectively.

Risk Factor

An aspect, condition, or behavior that increases the likelihood of suffering harm or adverse effects.

Suicide

The deliberate act of taking one's own life.