Explain the four basic patterns of family communication. Which pattern seems the most constructive and which seems the most destructive to families? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: The four basic patterns of family communication are 1) equality – each person shares equally in communication, decision-making, and work; 2) balanced split – an equality relationship is maintained, but each person has authority over different domains; 3) unbalanced split – one person dominates and is seen as an expert in more than half the areas of communication and decision-making; 4) monopoly – one person is seen as the authority who lectures rather than communicates.