Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 865 of 2368
An adolescent is labeled as bad and is blamed for everything that goes wrong in the family. Which unhealthy family role does this describe?
- The identified patient, who is the family scapegoat
- The mascot, who relieves family tension with humor
- The hero, who gains family pride through success
- The lost child, who withdraws from family conflict
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Correct answer: The identified patient, who is the family scapegoat
The identified patient is blamed as the family's reason for problems, though true family issues run deeper than one person.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Family Dynamics: Family Roles. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026