"Filtering Out Any External Elements That Seem Hostile to the Goals

question 34

Multiple Choice

"Filtering out any external elements that seem hostile to the goals and policies of the family while at the same time incorporating those that are deemed beneficial" is the process identified by Kantor and Lehr (1975) as

• A) creating rules.
• B) bounding.
• C) controlling.
• D) maintaining equilibrium.

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Definitions:

Family Interaction

The dynamics, communication, and relationships among members within a family unit.

Effective Communication

The successful conveyance and exchange of ideas, thoughts, or feelings, ensuring clarity, understanding, and achieving the desired outcome.

Married Couple

Two individuals legally united in marriage, who share a personal and intimate relationship.

Pregnant

The state of carrying one or more embryos or fetuses in the womb, marked by various physiological and hormonal changes.