Which example of behavior in a family system demonstrates double-bind communication?

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Which example of behavior in a family system demonstrates double-bind communication?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A double-bind communication is one that is inherently contradictory, that is, a comment that gives conflicting directions. In this case, the wife on crutches suggests that her husband should go bowling but then indicates that she will be at greater risk if he does, which in effect tells him go ahead and dont do it at the same time. This remark places the husband in a double bind, a situation in which no acceptable response exists. The distracters are clear, direct communications.

Question 2 of 5

What's one reaction you should expect when working with L1 families?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Key assumptions of family systems therapy are wholeness, feedback, equifinality, and circular causality.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The goal of case management coordination is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Enactments can be spontaneous, created or curated.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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