In the systems model, the identified patient reflects disturbances:
A) within her/himself.
B) between the id and superego.
C) of an earlier developmental phase.
D) in the entire family.

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In the systems model, the concept of the identified patient suggests that the symptoms or issues presented by one individual (the identified patient) are indicative of broader dysfunctions or disturbances within the family system as a whole. This perspective shifts focus from the individual's pathology to the family's interactions and patterns that contribute to the individual's condition.

In the Systems Model, the Identified Patient Reflects Disturbances