Praxis II Special Ed

Category - Learners

Lisa’s son Brady has a classification of ADHD. Lisa’s parents are embarrassed by Brady’s condition. They believe his behavior is caused by laziness or a lack of parental control. Lisa finds herself maintaining a distance between her parents as a result. This is an example of which family dynamic?
  1. Emotional cutoff
  2. Sibling position
  3. Multigenerational transmission process
  4. Triangle
Explanation
Answer: A-An emotional cutoff occurs when one family member distances himself from other family members as an adult. In Lisa’s case, she is attempting to protect her child by reducing contact with her parents.
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