Consider the opening story of the chapter. Reflecting on the information presented, respond to the following two questions and relate them to the chapter content.

1			One of the key concepts in the chapter is what researchers and theorists call hypotheses. Looking at the opening story of the Hirsch family, provide a few hypotheses regarding how Irene will adjust to her new home if the couple decides to move.
2			Systems thinking suggests a number of principles relevant to the family. Examining the story of Emile and Irene Hirsch, explain how wholeness, hierarchy, and openness function in the decision of whether to move to another climate.