Chris and Melanie brought their 11-year-old son for therapy. Their psychologist suggests family therapy because she soon sees that the son and his problems are serving as a scapegoat for the marital conflict occurring between Chris and Melanie. In family therapy, the psychologist will try to shift attention from the son to the marital conflict. This technique in family therapy is known as:

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Detriangulation involves redirecting the focus from an individual (often seen as the problem or symptom bearer) to the relationships and dynamics within the family system that contribute to the problem. In this case, the psychologist aims to shift the focus from the son to the underlying marital conflict, thus attempting to remove the son from the position of being a scapegoat for the parents' issues.

Chris and Melanie Brought Their 11-Year-Old Son for Therapy