Maintaining a pathological state of equilibrium within the family system is called:

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Homeostasis refers to the tendency of a family system to maintain a stable, predictable state in order to avoid change or disruption. This can include maintaining dysfunctional patterns of behavior and communication in order to preserve the status quo. Boundaries, triads, and subsystems are all other important concepts in family systems theory, but are not specifically related to the maintenance of homeostasis.

Maintaining a Pathological State of Equilibrium Within the Family System