Systemic and social constructionist theories share all of the following assumptions EXCEPT:
A) a person's lived reality is relationally constructed.
B) personal identity and symptoms are related to the social systems of which they are a part.
C) changing one's language and description of the problem does not alter how it is experienced
D) truth can only be determined within relational contexts- an objective, outside observer is impossible.

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Systemic and social constructionist theories both believe that a person's lived reality is socially constructed, personal identity and symptoms are related to social systems, and truth is determined within relational contexts. However, they do not agree that changing one's language and description of the problem does not alter how it is experienced. In fact, they emphasize the importance of changing language and meaning-making in order to change the experience of the problem.

Systemic and Social Constructionist Theories Share All of the Following