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In family systems theory, a scapegoat is
 
  a. a person or group outside the system that is held accountable for all of the systems discomforts. This explains such things as racism and homophobia.
  b. an ancestral black sheep believed by the family to be the genetic source of all bad behavior by family members.
  c. a family or system member who takes responsibility for all of the other members.
  d. a family or system member who deflects discomfort from the system by cracking jokes or otherwise entertaining the group.
  e. a member of the system or family who is blamed for the discomforts of the other family or system members.

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What is meant by the term symptom functionality in family systems theory?
 
  a. Each symptom serves a function for the identified patient. If the therapist can figure out that function, then the identified patient can learn to substitute a more acceptable behavior for the symptom.
  b. As long as a symptom functions to regulate or absorb the excess anxiety in the family unit, the remainder of the unit may be relatively symptom free.
  c. Each symptom serves a function for the identified patient. Knowing that, the therapist explores with the client whether the consequences are more onerous than the benefits.
  d. One member of the family or other system presenting for counseling usually has more symptoms than others. To restore homeostasis, the counselor must help the symptomatic individual adjust.
  e. Symptoms create excess anxiety in the unit, causing symptoms in other system or family members.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: e

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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