From a systems theory perspective, "ambiguous boundaries" refer to which of the following?

A. the "blurred" areas in which a family is unsure of how to divide its subsystems
B. a lack of knowledge regarding the homeostasis of the family
C. the uncertainty regarding the limitations associated with being a member of a subsystem within the family
D. the uncertainty about who is and is not a part of the family system


Answer: D

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