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mikaylakyoung

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Oscar is an 18 year old living with his enmeshed family. They inhibit his attempts at
  individuation and pressure him to stay fused with them. Over time, Oscar developed a
  substance abuse problem.
 
  When he is using, he feels as though he is rebelling against his family and expressing individuality and difference from them. At the same time, his problem keeps him from successfully developing autonomy from the family. This is an example of:
  a. functional autonomy
  b. pseudo-individuation
  c. defensive individuation
  d. vicarious individuation

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the ways in which mothers versus fathers approach parenthood?
 
  a. Fathers are rarely alone with their young children.
  b. Mothers are more likely than fathers to engage in play activities and other less redundant activities.
  c. Fathers and mothers evenly split the care of young children.
  d. all of the above are true



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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