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mspears3

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How is family systems theory best described?
 
  a. The family is viewed as the sum of individual members.
  b. A change in one family member cannot create a change in other members.
  c. Individual family members are readily identified as the source of a problem.
  d. When the family system is disrupted, change can occur at any point in the system.

Question 2

Which family theory is described as a series of tasks for the family throughout its life
 
  a. Exchange theory
  b. Developmental theory
  c. Structural-functional theory
  d. Symbolic interactional theory



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Family systems theory describes an interactional model. Any change in one member will create change in others. Although the family is the sum of the individual members, family systems theory focuses on the number of dyad interactions that can occur. The interactions, not the individual members, are considered to be the problem.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
In developmental systems theory, the family is described as a small group, a semiclosed system of personalities that interact with the larger cultural system. Changes do not occur in one part of the family without changes in others. Exchange theory assumes that humans, families, and groups seek rewarding statuses so that rewards are maximized while costs are minimized. Structural-functional theory states that the family performs at least one societal function while also meeting family needs. Symbolic interactional theory describes the family as a unit of interacting persons with each occupying a position within the family.



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