Family R is described by a neighbor: "The parents are not rich, but all the kids have what they need
They love to see their kids behave assertively. Everybody in that family knows where they stand.
The kids have great people skills like their parents. When the mother was in the hospital, their
daughter cooked the meals and their son cleaned. Sure, they have their disagreements, but they settle
them without grudges.". The family can be assessed as
a. enmeshed.
b. fragile.
c. healthy.
d. schizophrenogenic.
C
The family demonstrates adequate management and flexibility, allowing for differences and
providing freedom to grow, emotional support, and good communication. All are characteristics of a
healthy family. Option A refers to blending together of roles, thoughts, and feelings of family
members. Option B refers to the lack of hardiness and resilience. Option D refers to an outmoded
concept that maternal coldness and double-bind communication produced schizophrenic offspring.
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