According to narrative counselors,the following statement: "A 'happy' and 'good' person,should get married,get a stable,high-paying job,have kids,get a nice car,buy a house,volunteer at your child's school,and build a white-picket fence," is an example of:
A) A unique outcome
B) A problem-saturated story
C) An alternative discourse
D) A dominant discourse

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This statement represents a dominant discourse, meaning it is a commonly accepted and promoted idea of what a successful and happy life should look like. The statement includes societal expectations such as marriage, children, owning a home, and volunteering at school. Narrative counselors may view this as a problem-saturated story because it perpetuates the idea that these specific life milestones are necessary for happiness and fulfillment, which may not be true for everyone.

According to Narrative Counselors,the Following Statement: "A 'Happy' and 'Good