The Family Systems Perspective Suggests

question 45

Multiple Choice

The family systems perspective suggests

• A)that family members fulfill certain tasks and expectations as they move through their family life cycle.
• B)that male dominance in the family creates stability in the family.
• C)the social and physical environment affects how families function.
• D)that family members make up a system of interconnected parts.

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