When a couple is arguing about how to discipline a defiant child, the therapist will not focus on solving the problem with the child but rather will focus on how the parents communicate. This example represents which of the following?

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The therapist focusing on how the parents communicate rather than directly solving the problem with the child is an example of detecting the interaction pattern. This approach aims to understand and address the underlying dynamics of how family members interact with each other, which can influence the behavior of the child.

When a Couple Is Arguing About How to Discipline a Defiant