Functional family therapists believe:
A)all behavior is adaptive.
B)it is essential to distinguish altruistic from malevolent behavior.
C)that linear explanations apply to children's behavioral problems.
D)in intrapsychic but not interpersonal explanations.

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Functional family therapists believe that all behavior is adaptive, meaning that behavior is learned and serves a purpose or function for the individual, even if it may not be considered socially acceptable or desirable. Thus, the therapist focuses on identifying the function of the behavior and helping the family to develop more adaptive behaviors to serve the same function.

Functional Family Therapists Believe