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Title: A husband/father who is disabled with chronic back pain has progressed with rehabilitation to being ... Post by: ZN on Jan 20, 2018 A husband/father who is disabled with chronic back pain has progressed with rehabilitation to being
able to do light household chores and care for his 5-year-old son. The wife/mother decides to attend a 2-year nursing program to provide income for the family. The husband tells everyone he is delighted with the decision, but shortly after his wife begins classes the husband finds his pain is so severe that he must return to being on bed rest and give up his household responsibilities. This scenario is an example of a. scapegoating. b. triangulation. c. placating. d. double-bind communication. Title: A husband/father who is disabled with chronic back pain has progressed with rehabilitation to being ... Post by: kdd on Jan 20, 2018 D
In this situation the husband's verbal response to his wife returning to school is positive, but his behavioral response is negative. The wife is placed in a no-win situation. Option A: Scapegoating refers to blaming one family member for the family's problems. Option B: Triangulation refers to drawing in a third person to stabilize an unstable relationship between two persons. Option C: Placating refers to a way of keeping peace within the family by taking the blame for another's behavior. |