How would Bowen's Family Systems Theory view the relationship of an adoptive daughter who is older than the biological son?
1. The theory sees each family member as interdependent, so the interactions between the siblings are not of importance in this theory.
2. The theory is not appropriate for this relationship because of the birth order.
3. The theory assists with the analysis of behavior and development due to the sibling order.
4. The theory is not appropriate for this relationship because not enough information is supplied.
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1. Sibling order is important to this theory.
2. Sibling order is important to this theory.
3. Behavior and development because of sibling order is part of the theory.
4. There is enough information to identify the theory.
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