The primary aim of family therapy attempts is:

• A. More open communication and improved problem solving among family members
• B. Isolating individual members
• C. Increasing parental control
• D. Reducing family involvement

Answer: (A)

The main idea behind family therapy is to improve how family members communicate and solve problems together. By looking at how they interact as a system—patterns of communication, roles, and boundaries—the therapist helps everyone express needs clearly, listen well, and negotiate solutions. When communication and collaborative problem solving improve, conflicts lessen and the family functions more adaptively, which is why this option best captures the primary aim. Isolating individuals would work against the system’s balance; simply increasing parental control or reducing family involvement undermines collaborative, relationship-focused change.