What characteristic of a family system likens it to a machine?

a. When something is broken, it takes someone from outside of the system to intervene on its behalf.
b. It is stable and resilient over time.
c. Parts of its functioning are distinguishable from other parts to the degree that therapy can focus on the most pertinent issue.
d. Once it is broken through such life events as divorce or death, there is little likelihood that it can be restored to its original level of functioning.
e. Its functioning is a composite of the functioning of all its parts.


Answer: e

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