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Written for undergraduate level courses on family processes, family studies, introduction to the family, family communication, and dynamics of the family, this thoroughly class-tested new edition examines what is known about what goes on "behind closed doors" in families. <br> <br> <i>Introduction to Family Processes, 4/e</i>introduces the reader to the family processes approach--strategies and daily sequences of behavior used by family members to achieve goals. The family processes approach focuses on how families work, think, and interact; the Inner Family; and the dynamics among its members.<br> <br> <b>Features of this <i>Fourth Edition</i>include:</b><br> *<b>Textbook and Student Workbook in one volume!</b><i>Introduction to Family Processes, Fourth Edition</i>is filled with writing activities and designed with enough space to complete the activities directly on the page.<br> *<b>Chapter Activities</b>help reinforce concepts learned before moving on to the next concept. These activities are short essay responses to reinforce writing practice and critical thinking skills.<br> *<b>Journal Activities</b>strengthen the students' connection to the material covered as they reflect, record, and revisit their own thoughts and opinions on guided journal exercises.<br> *<b>Spotlight on Research.</b>These boxed features highlight valuable research studies. Once research is presented, students are then asked to reflect and respond.<br> *<b>Principle Boxes</b>highlight specific principles relevant to chapter material and can be used as a study reference or to launch class activities/discussions.<br> *<b>Real families presented in case studies</b>make the data and research come to life.<br> *Each chapter opens with <b>Chapter Outlines</b>and concludes with <b>Chapter Summary, Study Questions,</b>and a <b>Key Terms List.</b><br>