According to Bowen, there are eight family processes that influence how we act later in life. What did he mean by differentiation of self?

a. The ability to see oneself as an individual, separate from the family.
b. Being caught up in the emotional problems of others in the family.
c. Having emotional patterns that are passed on from generation to generation.
d. Being the "black sheep" to redirect attention from the real problems in a family.

A

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