All of the following are true of internal family systems EXCEPT:
A) each person's inner life has multiple parts that form a system that functions like a family system.
B) each person's inner world is characterized as having various parts that interrelate as a coherent system with the same dynamics one would see in a family.
C) internal family therapists see some parts of the system as good and others as bad; the goal of therapy is to separate them out.
D) each person has a Self that is its core and distinct from its parts that has vision, compassion, and confidence; the goal of therapy is to have this Self provide inner leadership to the various parts.

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Contrary to what is stated in option C, internal family therapists do not view any parts of the system as inherently bad or negative. Rather, they believe that each part has a positive intent or protective function, and that the ultimate goal of therapy is for all parts to work together harmoniously under the leadership of the Self.

All of the Following Are True of Internal Family Systems