"A teen's sneaking-out behavior may serve to bring the parents closer together; without the child's 'problem,' the parents may not come together." This statement, made by a Milan therapist, is an example of which of the following?

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This statement is an example of hypothesizing, where the therapist is making an educated guess or forming a theory about why a teen's behavior might be serving a particular function within the family dynamic, in this case, potentially bringing the parents closer together.

"A Teen's Sneaking-Out Behavior May Serve to Bring the Parents