exam 2 Flashcards
family problems psychodynamic perspective
unresolved problems in the family of origin, the family into which we were born and in which we were raised
genogram
a diagram illustrating a person’s family members, how they are related and their medical history
ecomap
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
family timeline
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
ABC-X model of family stress and coping what are the components of it? what do ABC-X stand for?
(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
normative stressors
mostly predictable and expected and include challenges that most people encounter
(giving birth, marriage, or retirement)
non-normative stressors
unexpected life events which are not typical across life cycle
(sudden death of a spouse or serious illness)
what is the purpose of the multilevel family practice model?
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
most common forms of violence
domestic violence
physical abuse
sexual abuse
emotional abuse
Glen Elder’s Economic Stress Model
severe economic hardship disrupted family functioning in ways that negatively affected martial quality, parenting quality and child outcomes
Major challenges to family life
family violence
divorce and relationship dissolution
substance abuse
Control theories
important concepts: privacy, personal space, territoriality, crowding
how much control we have over our physical environment and how we gain more
Behavior settings theories
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
eco-critical theories
important concepts: deep ecology, ecofeminism
calls attention to ways pepople degrade and destroy the natural world. Unequal burden of environmental degration on different groups
stimulation theories
important concepts: stimulus overload, restricted environmental stimulation
physical environment is a source of sensory information Essent for human well0being- light, color, temperature, texture, scent
biophilia
hypothetical human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature
a desire or tendency to commune with nature
ecotherapy
therapy programs and guided nature-based activities intended to improve mental health
what is privacy? (control theories)
control over information about self and interactions with others
can be extended to speech/conversational and visual privacy
what is personal space? (control theories)
boundary regulating mechanisms
Context-dependent history/experiences status
what is territoriality? (Control theories)
boundary-regulating mechanisms
behavior of individuals/groups seeking control over physical space, objects, roles, relationships; primary, secondary, public
social model of disability
emphasizes barriers people with impairments face are the result of the relationship between the individual and the environment
attention restoration theory
suggests that mental fatigue and concentration can be improved by time spent in or looking at nature.
ecological justice movement
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
sociopetal space
arranged so that each can see and interact with the others
designed to bring people together
sociofugal spaces
minimize contact between individuals
arranged so that each can maintain some privacy from the others
primary territory
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
secondary territorialitiy
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
public territories
areas are open to anyone in goof standing with communitiy
beaches, sidewalks, hotel lobbies
therapy-small group
uses group modality to assist individuals to resolve emotionial and behavioral problems
mutual aid- small group
uses mutual aid processes to create a helping environment within the group milieu
psychoeducational- small group
focuses on the provision of information about an experience or problem
self-help- small group
uses the commonality of the problem or issue to build social support among members
task- small group
created to accomplish a specific task or to advocate around a particular social issue or problem
situational leadership
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
