When family systems therapists explore a problem, on what do they focus?

a. The systems therapist is most interested in the dynamics of the problem—what happened first, then what, etc.
b. The systems therapist focuses on observable consequences of family patterns.
c. The social constructivist nature of systems theory invites exploration of what meaning surrounds family patterns.
d. Third party payers insist that systems therapists focus on the identified patients.
e. The systems therapist focuses on the family history and causes of the identified patient’s symptoms.


Answer: c

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