Family Systems Theory Flashcards
Complete:
Molecule > Organelle > Cell > Tissue > __________ > __________ > Person > Two Persons > _____________ > __________ > Subculture > Culture > ______________ > __________
Organ system > nervous system > Family > Community > Nation > Biosphere
What is the ultimate role of a doctor?
Change behavior
An entity composed of discrete parts connected in such a way that a change in one part results in changes in all other parts
System
Criteria for membership
Emotional Significance
Enduring Ties
Two kinds of thinking
Linear thinking
Circular thinking
Individual affects several members in the system and the effect propagates
Circular thinking
Balance or stability that a system tries to attain
Equilibrium
Resisting change
Homeostatis
Elements of a Family System (4)
Roles
Coalition
Resonance
Rules
Detouring of conflict; deviating attention from real problem
Triangulation
Member manifesting a symptom as a result of problems in a triangular relationship
Symptom Carrier
Prevents family from breaking up
Family Hero
The one at fault
Identified patient
Alliances in families that are formed for the purposes of decision-making
Coalitions { }
Emotionality in the family
Resonance
Family is distant from each other; little emotional connection
Disengagement
Family is connected and emphatic with each other; tribal behavior
Enmeshment
Agreed upon ways of living and behaving
Rules
Govern rules between members
Boundaries
Rules explicitly enforced
Overt
Rules that are implicit and unsaid but expected
Covert
3 kinds of boundaries
Clear
Diffused
Rigid
Who was the proponent of the Traditional Filipino Kinship System?
Landa Jocano
Behavioral patterns repeated over time (behavioral skeleton)
Family Structures
General characteristics of Filipino families (4)
Utang na loob
Primary duty is to the closest kin
Modest in speech, thought and action
Dignity and honor
