Which of the following statements concerning family systems theory is not accurate?
1. A family system is part of a larger suprasystem.
2. A family as a whole is equal to the sum of the individual members.
3. A change in one family member affects all family members.
4. The family is able to create a balance between change and stability.
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1. 3, 4. Incorrect. This is characteristic of a system that states that a family is greater than the sum of its parts.
2. Correct. A family as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
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