Which of the following is not true about the term instrumental leader as used by Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales?

A. It refers to the person in the family who manages the external relationships between the family and others.
B. It refers to the person in the family who bears responsibility for completion of tasks.
C. It refers to the person in the family who bears responsibility for the maintenance of harmony.
D. It refers to the person in the family who focuses on more distant goals.


Answer: C

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