How Do Current Theories of Family Stress Compare to Initial

question 38

Multiple Choice

How do current theories of family stress compare to initial theories of family stress?

• A) Neither set of theories apply to blended families.
• B) Both initial and current theories ignore economic factors related to family stress.
• C) Initial theories focused on dysfunctional families; current theories focus on individual dysfunction.
• D) Initial theories focused on individual stress responses; current theories focus on whole family responses.

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