Which of the following traits is associated with a healthy functioning family?
A) Each member of the family shares the same values, priorities, and habits.
B) Members follow the leadership of the head of the household without questioning or dissenting.
C) Negotiation takes place without the presence of power struggles.
D) The family maximizes financial achievement through each member's paid labor.
Ans: C
In a healthy functioning family, negotiations are worked out and power struggles do not ensue. This does not mean that individuality does not exist or that dissent never occurs. A focus on financial contribution from each member is not a central characteristic of a healthy functioning family.
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