After hearing parents discuss divorce, a 5-year-old develops behavioral problems. Upon dealing with the child's behavioral issues, the marital relationship conflict decreases
The pediatric clinic nurse should recognize that this is an example of which family system concept? A. Differentiation of self
B. Triangulation
C. Fusion
D. Emotional cutoff
B
Triangulation occurs when a relationship between two people is dysfunctional so a third person is brought into the relationship to help stabilize it. The son and his behavioral problems redirect the focus from the couple's marital problems.
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