Many Family Theorists Have a Systems or Ecological Perspective

question 46

Multiple Choice

Many family theorists have a systems or ecological perspective. How are these perspectives different from more traditional theoretical orientations?

• A) These perspectives view the pathologies of individuals as equally important or more important than the problems of the family system.
• B) These perspectives see the systemic context of the problem as equally important or more important than the problem itself.
• C) These perspectives encompass the extended family when assessing family problems, whereas traditional perspectives give more attention to the immediate family.
• D) These perspectives view all families as suffering from the same fundamental problem.
• E) Both B and C are true

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