Using the McMaster Family Assessment Device (MFAD) with Over 26,000

question 62

Multiple Choice

Using the McMaster Family Assessment Device (MFAD) with over 26,000 families in Ontario, Georgiades et al. (2008) found:

• A) There were large discrepancies in perceived family functioning between parents, dependents, other household residents
• B) There was substantial agreement across families in the amount of discrepancy
• C) Families with lower socio-economic status reported higher family functioning
• D) Families with lower family functioning tended to be middle class

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