Which statement would a family systems theorist MOST likely agree with?
A) "What an individual views as abnormal behavior in public may be the only way to effectively interact with family members."
B) "Abnormal behavior in the family causes an individual to develop dual personalities: one for the public and one for at home."
C) "Behavior that one group would classify as abnormal may be the norm in another group. Therefore, there is no such thing as abnormal behavior."
D) "A child often deliberately (consciously) adopts so-called abnormal behaviors when interacting with the family unit as a way to maintaining homeostasis."

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Family systems theorists focus on how behaviors and roles within a family contribute to the functioning of the family unit as a whole. They would likely agree that what is considered abnormal behavior in public might be a functional and effective way of interacting within the family system to maintain its balance or homeostasis.

Which Statement Would a Family Systems Theorist MOST Likely Agree