Identify and describe three strengths commonly found in African American families


Answer:
Strong kinship system and support network developed beyond the simple nuclear famil
Flexibility of family roles
Dedication to spirituality and serious in- volvement in their churches

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The major evidence for the validity of the medical model approach to viewing and diagnosing people with emotional disturbances and abnormal behavior comes from studies suggesting that some mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, may be influenced by genetics (heredity)

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The program that took children from the streets and orphanages from New York and placed them with farming families in the west is often referred to as:

a. The Westward Movement b. The Orphan Train Movement c. The Orphan Farming Movement d. The Street Arab Project

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When assembling a task group, members of oppressed groups must be fully involved in decisions that affect them

a. True b. False

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Participatory ethics is favored by:

A. Structural-Strategic family therapists B. Feminists and social constructionists C. Cognitive-behavioral family therapists D. None of the above

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