Suburban Areas That Have Developed an Existence Separate from the Cities

question 105

Multiple Choice

Suburban areas that have developed an existence separate from the cities they were once connected to are called:

• A) metropolitan areas.
• B) consolidated zones.
• C) edge cities.
• D) nonmetropolitan areas.

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Definitions:

Enmeshed Family System

A family dynamic where boundaries between members are blurred, leading to over-involvement in each other's lives and issues.

Family Closeness

The emotional bonds and relationships among family members that foster a sense of intimacy and security.

Autonomy

The capacity and right of individuals to make their own choices and decisions independently.

Parental Subsystem

Part of the family system, focusing on the roles and interactions specifically between parents, including their responsibilities and relationship dynamics.