1.9 - Family Systems Theory Flashcards

1
Q

TRUE OR FALSE The doctor-patient relationship is not a triad but a dyad

A

False

baliktad

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2
Q

TRUE OR FALSE Illness has an impact on family

A

TRUE

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3
Q

TRUE OR FALSE Families have an impact on illness

A

TRUE

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4
Q

Having ______is life enhancing. Having no ____is a life-

threatening condition

A

Family

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5
Q

TRUE OR FALSE The family cannot complete as well as co-manage.

A

FALSE

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6
Q

The ______is automatically and implicitly a part of the

family system

A

Doctor

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7
Q

No
matter how good our alliance with the family is, it can all
be undone if we ignore ______.

A

Higher social system

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8
Q

The family is not just a collection of individuals. It is a whole larger than the sum of its parts. This importance pertains to ______.

A

Family Systems Theory

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9
Q

Our ultimate role as a doctor is to_____.

A

Change behavior

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10
Q

What is an entity composed of discrete parts which are connected in such a way that a change in one part results in changes
in all the parts ?

A

System

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11
Q

What are the criterias for membership?

A
  1. Emotional significance

2. Enduring ties

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12
Q

_________is a balance or stability that the system tries to attain; when changes are introduced, the system tries to return to the previous equilibrium or a new equilibrium

A

Equilibrium

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13
Q

Families resist change. Systems don’t like change so

they try everything they can to resist it. This pertains to______.

A

Homeostasis

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14
Q

What are the elements of the family system?

A

Roles
Coalitions
Resonance
Rules

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15
Q

Jenjen thinks Bea has fever and gives her biogesic. But Jenjen is not sure so she goes to Mels. Mels thinks it’s not a big deal and tells Bea to drink water. Momo agrees with Mels and gives Bea water.

What are their roles?

A

Jenjen: Family physician
Mels: Specialty consultant
Momo: Nurse

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16
Q

There is a third person who mediates

situation. This pertains to _____.

A

Triangulation

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17
Q

When is triangulation normal/beneficial?

A

When two people in a relationship are in an
argument, a third person can mediate the situation and
solve the problem

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18
Q

When is triangulation harmful?

A

Detouring of conflict (divert attention from real problem)

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19
Q

_______ refers to diverting attention;
the third member of the triangle serves as a means of
diverting attention from the real problem.

A

Detouring of conflict

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20
Q

_____pertains to a member of the triangle
manifests a symptom as a result of problems in a
triangular relationship

A

Symptom carrier

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21
Q

Siya yung may kasalanan; unconsciously di mag-aaway ang parents

A

Identified patient

22
Q

_______ prevents the family from breaking up

A

Family hero

23
Q

Alliances in families that are formed for the purpose of decision-making.

A. Coalition
B. Group
C. Team
D. Couples

A

A

24
Q

Uses brackets { } as symbols

A

Coalition

25
Q

TRUE OR FALSE

Coalitions does not exist all the time.

A

TRUE

26
Q

______has to do with the emotionality present in the family

A

Resonance

27
Q
The family is very connected and 
emphatic with each other; interconnected relationships. This pertains to\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Enmeshment
B. Jive
C. Good relationship
D. Disengagement
A

A

28
Q
The family is distant from each other and there's little emotional connection; few connections in 
family.  This pertains to \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. Disconnected
B. Disengagement
C. Loner
D. Suicidal
A

B

29
Q

What is the difference between overt and covert?

A

Overt: Rules that are explicitly enforced in the family.
Covert: Rules that are implicit, unsaid but still
expected (may become overt upon violation of
expectations)

30
Q

Rules that are explicitly enforced in the family.

A

Overt rules

31
Q

Rules that are implicit, unsaid but still
expected (may become overt upon violation of
expectations)

A

Covert rules

32
Q

What are the different types of boundaries?

A

Clear
Rigid
Diffued

33
Q

_____ govern rules between members of the system.

A

Boundaries

34
Q

The symbols used are drawn perpendicular to

relationships.

A

Boundaries

35
Q

____have negotiable rules that are discussed between the two members

A

Clear boundaries

36
Q

_____ have non-negotiable rules.

A

Rigid boundaries

37
Q

______is characterized by allowable intrusions;

sometimes masquerading as dysfunctions.

A

Diffused boundaries

38
Q

What are the characteristics of Traditional Filipino Kinship Systems?

A
  1. duty is to kin
  2. utang na loob
  3. modest speech, thought and action
  4. Dignity and honor
39
Q

Children should support the family as soon as they are able parents continue to have authority over children as
long as they are living and of sound mind
A. Duty is to kin
B. Utang na loob
C. Modest in speech, thought and action
D. Dignity and honor

A

A

40
Q

Filial piety is the children’s way of repaying their debts

of gratitude to parents who gave them life and raised them

A

Utang na loob

41
Q

Individuals should not show feeling publicly, whether love or anger. This pertains to___.

A

Modest in speech, thought and action

42
Q

Do not reveal your feelings; they can make you vulnerable and hurt other people’s feelings. This pertains to____.

A

Modest in speech, thought and action

43
Q

Avoid expressing a favorable attitude all the time

because your sincerity will be doubted. This pertains to_____.

A

Modest in speech, thought and action

44
Q

TRUE OR FALSE Persons must dignify themselves by maintaining their
self-respect. This is part of being modest in speech, thought and action.

A

FALSE

Dignity and honor

45
Q
A pair of parallel lines indicate\_\_\_\_
A. Coalition
B.  Good and functional relationship
C. Conflict
D. Overinvolved
A

B

46
Q

A broken line signifies______.

A

Conflict/disagreement

47
Q

Four parallel lines mean______.

A

Overinvolvement

48
Q

If drawn perpendicular to relationships, these are____.

A

Boundary symbols

49
Q

Broken perpendicular line signifies____.

A

Clear boundary

50
Q

Solid perpendicular line signifies_____.

A

Rigid boundary

51
Q

Dotted line signifies_____.

A

Diffused boundary

52
Q

Members of the family with conflicts
suddenly _____to another due to an event (example, A
and B fights; C does something bad; A and B “unite” to confront C)

A

Detour