Family life cycles Flashcards

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What is a positive feedback loop in relation to the the family life cycle theory?

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Two units of the family that express behavior that builds on one another (e.g. two yelling parents)

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What is a negative feedback loop in relation to the the family life cycle theory?

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When one unit of a family expresses a certain behavior, another will express an opposing behavior that calms the other down.

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What is meant by the fact that the family may be the patient?

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That psych problems are due to issues in the family structure–child may be depressed because not enough support in the family.

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What is meant by the term, “identified patient”?

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The symptomatic family member

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What is mean by “double bind” communication

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communication that is both verbal and non-verbal

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What are dyads?

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Relationships between two people. Source of triangulation

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What are the issues with having too tight family boundaries?

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Not enough support between family members

lack of structure

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What are the issues with having too loose family boundaries?

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No self-identity development in children

Child will not develop ability to self regulate as well, or accept blame

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What are the dimensions by which healthy vs unhealthy families are distinguished by?

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Consistency of rules within family structure
How flexible boundaries are (and if they are too tight/too loose)
Quality of communication between family members (no double bind communication)

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What is fusion?

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Where rational thinking of individual family members is overwhelmed by emotions due to lack of boundaries

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What is the relationship between individual and family functioning?

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The individual will express problems in the family, and/or serve to stabilize a family in a way.

(e.g. mom and dad stay together for anorexic daughter).

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What is the basic premise of the family cycle theory?

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That families are comprised of different units. Individuals are subunits of the family unit, but there are also sibling subunit, (or parents etc.)

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