Which of the Following Statements About Family Assessment Is False

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about family assessment is false?

• A) Assessment of structure (who comprises the family) is the last step in assessment.
• B) Interaction among family members is assessed.
• C) It is important to assess communication among family members to understand roles.
• D) Ongoing assessment is important, because family functioning may change during the course of illness.

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Definitions:

Hypotheses

Proposed explanations for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation.

Observations

The act of noting and recording something with instruments or the senses as a part of scientific research or empirical study.

Paradigm Shift

A fundamental change in the basic concepts and experimental practices of a scientific discipline.

Falsifiable Hypothesis

A hypothesis that can be demonstrated to be false by an experiment or observation, a critical aspect of the scientific method.