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CharlieWard

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What did Bowen mean by a closed system when discussing a family or other group?
 
  a) There is a natural selection process, such as only biological family are members or only people of a race or religion are members.
  b) Being closed is a temporary condition that systems are in from time to time as a result of interaction with other systems.
  c) Members of the family or group seek security by avoiding outside influences.
  d) There is an arbitrary selection process whereby one person decides who belongs and who doesnt.
  e) Members of one family or group seek security by merging with another family or group.

Question 2

_________________________ are identities that we create to conform and promote harmony; in essence, we abandon our own beliefs and principles for those of a group.
 
  a) Falsities
  b) Pseudo-selves
  c) Character roles
  d) Masks
  e) Public Identities


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Reply #1 on: Jul 30, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


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