Asked by Joselin Steffanie on Sep 27, 2024
In the context of the family systems framework, which of the following statements is true of rigid, inflexible boundaries?
A) Strict regulations limit the family's transactions with its external environment.
B) Family members' access to social support is increased.
C) The family cannot be protected from undesired intrusions.
D) Territoriality preservation is hindered along with a failure to defend privacy.
Rigid Boundaries
refer to strict limits or rules in relationships or systems that allow little flexibility or exchange.
Social Support
Assistance and comfort provided by others, whether emotionally or practically, contributing to an individual's well-being.
Territoriality Preservation
The actions or behaviors undertaken by individuals or groups to claim, protect, or defend their perceived physical or psychological space against encroachments.
- Identify the contrast between explicit and implicit rules in family settings and how they influence family interactions.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the contrast between explicit and implicit rules in family settings and how they influence family interactions.