Which Statement Best Describes Systems Theory

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes systems theory?

• A) Family systems evolve slowly through psychosocial evolution.
• B) Family members are interdependent in which each member can influence the others.
• C) Vicarious reinforcement can be used by family members to create equilibrium.
• D) Role enactment produces role strain that impacts the family's microsystem.

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Definitions:

Genealogy of Power

An analytical concept, often associated with Michel Foucault, that examines the history and evolution of how power has been exercised and legitimized.

Michel Foucault

An influential 20th-century French theorist who explored the relationship between power, knowledge, and social practices, emphasizing the role each plays in shaping human behavior and societal institutions.

Discourse

Written or spoken communication, especially within a specific field of study or context, shaping knowledge and societal norms.

Classification Project

The systematic arrangement or categorization of items, information, or ideas based on shared characteristics or principles.