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The AAMFT Code of Ethics requires therapists to recognize when personal values or biases interfere with objectivity. The appropriate response is to seek supervision or consultation, and if necessary, refer the client to another professional. Pretending objectivity (A) or imposing personal opinions (D) is unethical, while terminating without referral (B) risks abandonment. Thus, the correct answer is C.

In mid-adulthood (40–65 years), the psychosocial task of Generativity vs. Stagnation centers on contributing to society, guiding younger generations, and creating lasting value. Successfully resolving this conflict results in the virtue of care, reflecting concern for others and future generations. Love is the virtue of intimacy, fidelity belongs to identity formation, and wisdom is linked to integrity in late life. The correct answer is A.

Subsystems are smaller relational units within the family system. Common subsystems include the parental unit, sibling group, or spousal dyad. Healthy functioning requires clear, flexible boundaries between subsystems. For example, the parental subsystem should maintain authority while allowing children autonomy. Dysfunction occurs when boundaries are too rigid (disengagement) or too diffuse (enmeshment). External influences belong to ecological systems theory, not subsystems. Thus, the correct answer is A.

Narrative Therapy, pioneered by Michael White and David Epston, uses externalization to help clients reframe problems as external influences rather than intrinsic flaws. For example, a child may be encouraged to see “anger” as an external force rather than part of their identity. This reduces shame and empowers clients to resist problems. Structural therapy focuses on hierarchy, Bowen on intergenerational patterns, and strategic on directives. Thus, the correct answer is C.

MFTs are ethically bound to prioritize client welfare. When a client is in imminent danger, therapists must take reasonable protective steps, which may include safety planning, contacting law enforcement, or making referrals to domestic violence services. Confidentiality may be limited in these cases, as safety overrides privacy. Ignoring or delaying action places the client at risk. Therefore, the correct answer is B.