Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a counselor's assessment of a family's boundaries?

A) Boundaries are far less complex than they appear at first glance.
B) Rigid boundaries can be accurately assessed without taking cultural and developmental variables into consideration.
C) Counselors must proceed slowly and mindfully to accurately assess where and how boundaries are a problem.
D) A family should not have boundaries as they inhibit intimacy and closeness among family members.

Counselors must proceed slowly and mindfully to accurately assess where and how boundaries are a problem, taking into consideration the cultural and developmental variables that may impact boundary dynamics. Boundaries are complex and can be influenced by a variety of factors, thus requiring careful and thoughtful assessment. Option A is false as boundaries can be incredibly complex. Option B is false as cultural and developmental variables must be taken into consideration. Option D is false as healthy boundaries are necessary for healthy family dynamics.