What Is an Example of a Reciprocal Interaction That Bowen

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is an example of a reciprocal interaction that Bowen described in his family systems theory?

• A) As a husband pursues his wife for more closeness, the wife pulls away from him.
• B) Both the spouses seek out closeness with each other.
• C) Both spouses want some time away from each other.
• D) The wife devotes time to their daughter and the husband supports her parenting.

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