ASWB Social Work Clinical

Category - Development

The purpose of a family is to support each other mentally, physically and emotionally. When these tasks are unfulfilled or only performed with counter-productive methods, what happens to the family dynamics?
  1. Nurturing and love are obsolete
  2. Family dissolves
  3. Mental illness becomes a problem
  4. Family becomes dysfunctional
Explanation
Answer: D - A dysfunctional family may see the basics of life becoming a reason for violence, addiction and lies. The head of household may turn to alcohol to cope with his hatred of a dull job. Harmful actions are repeated and soon become a regular routine for survival.
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