exam 2

Question 1

family problems psychodynamic perspective

Answer 1

unresolved problems in the family of origin, the family into which we were born and in which we were raised

Question 2

genogram

Answer 2

a diagram illustrating a person’s family members, how they are related and their medical history

Question 3

ecomap

Answer 3

assessing the family’s strengths, needs, resources, and resource deficits

comprised of circles each respresenting systems that transact with the family

may be sources of support or conflict

Question 4

family timeline

Answer 4

a chronolgical list of events for a person, family, or laction

analizying events in a family by showing gaps in knowledge about a family or events that probably did not or could no t happen for this family

Question 5

ABC-X model of family stress and coping what are the components of it? what do ABC-X stand for?

Answer 5

(A) the stressor event
(B) the resources available to family
(C) family’s perceptions of the stressor
(X) likelihood of crisis

variables B and C determine stressor event A results in crisis

Question 6

normative stressors

Answer 6

mostly predictable and expected and include challenges that most people encounter
(giving birth, marriage, or retirement)

Question 7

non-normative stressors

Answer 7

unexpected life events which are not typical across life cycle
(sudden death of a spouse or serious illness)

Question 8

what is the purpose of the multilevel family practice model?

Answer 8

a way of viewing a family that focuses on stress from resources provided by patterns and institution with larger social systems. including neighborhood, the local community, the state, the nation, and the global socioeconomic system

Question 9

most common forms of violence

Answer 9

domestic violence
physical abuse
sexual abuse
emotional abuse

Question 10

Glen Elder’s Economic Stress Model

Answer 10

severe economic hardship disrupted family functioning in ways that negatively affected martial quality, parenting quality and child outcomes

Question 11

Major challenges to family life

Answer 11

family violence
divorce and relationship dissolution
substance abuse

Question 12

Control theories

Answer 12

important concepts: privacy, personal space, territoriality, crowding

how much control we have over our physical environment and how we gain more

Question 13

Behavior settings theories

Answer 13

important concepts: behavior settings, programs, staffing

behavior is always tied to a specific pace, and the setting may have a more powerful influence on behavior than characteristics of the individual

Question 14

eco-critical theories

Answer 14

important concepts: deep ecology, ecofeminism

calls attention to ways pepople degrade and destroy the natural world. Unequal burden of environmental degration on different groups

Question 15

stimulation theories

Answer 15

important concepts: stimulus overload, restricted environmental stimulation

physical environment is a source of sensory information Essent for human well0being- light, color, temperature, texture, scent

Question 16

biophilia

Answer 16

hypothetical human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature

a desire or tendency to commune with nature

Question 17

ecotherapy

Answer 17

therapy programs and guided nature-based activities intended to improve mental health

Question 18

what is privacy? (control theories)

Answer 18

control over information about self and interactions with others

can be extended to speech/conversational and visual privacy

Question 19

what is personal space? (control theories)

Answer 19

boundary regulating mechanisms

Context-dependent history/experiences status

Question 20

what is territoriality? (Control theories)

Answer 20

boundary-regulating mechanisms
behavior of individuals/groups seeking control over physical space, objects, roles, relationships; primary, secondary, public

Question 21

social model of disability

Answer 21

emphasizes barriers people with impairments face are the result of the relationship between the individual and the environment

Question 22

attention restoration theory

Answer 22

suggests that mental fatigue and concentration can be improved by time spent in or looking at nature.

Question 23

ecological justice movement

Answer 23

means that everyone regardless of race, color, national origin, or income has the right to the same environmental protections and benefits, as well as meaningful involvement in the policies that shape their communities

Question 24

sociopetal space

Answer 24

arranged so that each can see and interact with the others

designed to bring people together

Question 25

sociofugal spaces

Answer 25

minimize contact between individuals

arranged so that each can maintain some privacy from the others

Question 26

primary territory

Answer 26

an area taht is owned, used exclusively, recognized by others, is controlled permanently, and becomes a major part of the daily activities of its inhabitants.

your bedroom

Question 27

secondary territorialitiy

Answer 27

less important to their occupiers than primary territories but do possess moderate significants to occupants

person’s favorite desk at work, favorite resturant, locker in the gym, seat in a classroom

Question 28

public territories

Answer 28

areas are open to anyone in goof standing with communitiy
beaches, sidewalks, hotel lobbies

Question 29

therapy-small group

Answer 29

uses group modality to assist individuals to resolve emotionial and behavioral problems

Question 30

mutual aid- small group

Answer 30

uses mutual aid processes to create a helping environment within the group milieu

Question 31

psychoeducational- small group

Answer 31

focuses on the provision of information about an experience or problem

Question 32

self-help- small group

Answer 32

uses the commonality of the problem or issue to build social support among members

Question 33

task- small group

Answer 33

created to accomplish a specific task or to advocate around a particular social issue or problem

Question 34

situational leadership

Answer 34

pays close attention to the changing needs of the team, task, and organization.

adjust leadership style as needed to bring out the best in team members and ensure successful outcomes