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Answer: D - The main focus of Bowen’s family theory is to bring about change in the individual and the couple. To facilitate such change in both the individual and the couple, the theory concentrates on the balance of two forces: individuality and togetherness. A distant and estranged family is caused by too much individuality, whereas fusion is created by too much togetherness and prevents individuality. Bowen’s family theory seeks to create a balance of the two for a healthy family.