Who gave the statement ldquo The child is often used an emotional space goat by the parents to ...........

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Who gave the statement “The child is often used an emotional space goat by the parents to relieve their tension” :

E. Leach

R.D. Lang

Vogel and Bell

D. Cooper

Explanation:

- The statement “The child is often used as an emotional space goat by the parents to relieve their tension” was given by Vogel and Bell.

- Vogel and Bell (Option 3) suggested that in some families, children become the outlet for the parents' anxieties and tensions. This dynamic may lead to emotional issues in the child.

- E. Leach (Option 1) studied family dynamics but did not specifically formulate this concept.

- R.D. Laing (Option 2) was known for work on family and schizophrenia, highlighting the family's influence on mental health, but not this exact perspective.

- D. Cooper (Option 4) focused on anti-psychiatry but is not credited with this statement.

- The correct answer is:

Option:3- Vogel and Bell