Harry is a 16-year-old boy who has been expelled from his private school for threatening a teacher. After wrecking the family car in a distracted driving incident, he and his parents have agreed to see a family therapist. What is a likely focus of this therapy?
A. To discuss the unconscious sources of Harry's anger
B. To eradicate Harry's unadaptive expressions of emotion
C. To establish Harry in a new role as he prepares to become an adult in the family
D. To discuss strategies for Harry to adequately express remorse to his teacher and his parents
Answer: C
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