Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of family therapy?

a. to improve communication among family members
b. to resolve inner conflicts for each individual family member
c. to change distorted perceptions and interactions within the family
d. to have family members see each other in new and different ways


ANSWER: b

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Approximately what percent of adolescent sexual assault victims turn to parents or other adults for help?

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What will be an ideal response?

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