According to systems theory, when a family enables another member of the family to maintain a dysfunctional behavior (I.e alcoholism, denial of child abuse, etc) this is an example of:

A. Cognitive restructuring
B. Mutual supportive syndrome
C. Denial of equilibrium
D. Maintaining homeostasis


D. Maintaining homeostasis

In systems the goal is to bring the family to homeostasis whether it is a functional balance or not.

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A test of hypothesis involving the comparison of mean scores of two distinct groups on a variable of interest that is measured at the interval level, requires the use of:

a. the dependent samples t Test b. pearson’s product moment correlation c. the independent samples t Test d. the one-sample t Test

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Harry has been unfaithful to his wife for many years, and yet he constantly accuses his wife of cheating on him. This is an example of

A) ?reaction formation. B) ?displacement. C) ?rationalization. D) ?projection.

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According to Bowen, ______ are the smallest stable unit of human relations

a. dyads b. triangles c. one well-differentiated individual d. none of the above

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The 1996 welfare reform law promoted marriage by implementing all but which of

the following: a. Eliminating welfare for single parents b. Imposing stringent requirements on all single parents c. Imposing stringent requirements on minor teen parents d. Allowing more liberal welfare eligibility criteria for two-parent families

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