"No One Individual Unilaterally Controls Behavior in a System

question 17

Multiple Choice

"No one individual unilaterally controls behavior in a system. Thus, no one person can be blamed for problems in a couple or family relationship; instead, problematic behavior is viewed as emerging from the interactions between members of the system." This statement fits with which philosophical stance?

• A) Modernist
• B) Humanistic
• C) Systemic
• D) Postmodernist

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Definitions:

Unconscious Conflicts

Internal struggles, often stemming from childhood, that lie outside of an individual's conscious awareness but influence emotions and behavior.

Childhood Drives

Pertains to the innate impulses and desires that influence behavior in early development stages.

Proprium

The aspect of an individual's personality that is considered to be the self, or the core of one's personal identity.

Positive Psychological Growth

A concept in psychology that refers to an individual's capability to improve their outlook, abilities, and overall psychological state in response to life's challenges and changes.