Using the systems theory, which family structure would be considered a closed family system?
a. A married couple who attends church regu-larly and has many friends
b. A reconstituted family who is involved in family counseling sessions at a local agency
c. A single teenager who lives alone with her newborn and has no external support
d. An extended family that comes together for reunions on a monthly basis
C
A single teenager who lives alone with her newborn represents a closed family unit, as it has no external support. The other options represent families with external support.
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