According to family systems theory, which of the following is categorized as a family characteristic?
a. Nature of the handicapping condition of the exceptional child in the family
b. Interaction among siblings related to increased demands
c. Interaction between spouses related to financial demands of the exceptional child
d. Economic support that parents provide to maintain a household
Question 2
Which of the following statements about family reactions is true?
a. Feelings of shock, denial, grief, and anger are generally brief and tend to disappear once an accurate diagnosis of the disability has been made.
b. Siblings and extended family members generally do not experience feelings of denial and grief.
c. Feelings of shock, denial, grief, anger, and acceptance in response to the disability may recur throughout the lifespan of the individual.
d. The family of a child with a disability experiences a sequence of emotions, and once these stages have been worked through, the feelings disappear.
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