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natalie2426

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When family systems therapists explore a problem, on what do they focus?
 
  a. The systems therapist is most interested in the dynamics of the problemwhat happened first, then what, etc.
  b. The systems therapist focuses on observable consequences of family patterns.
  c. The social constructivist nature of systems theory invites exploration of what meaning surrounds family patterns.
  d. Third party payers insist that systems therapists focus on the identified patients.
  e. The systems therapist focuses on the family history and causes of the identified patients symptoms.

Question 2

What is emotional cutoff?
 
  a. The family punishes the identified patient by ignoring him.
  b. It is a form of running away from the familya member emotionally disengages.
  c. The nuclear family withdraws from the extended family.
  d. Emotional cutoff is the level of anxiety where the family members stop communicating with one another.
  e. This is not a term used in family systems theory.



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whitcassie

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b




natalie2426

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Reply 2 on: Jul 30, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Wow, this really help

 

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