Family Systems Theory Flashcards

1
Q

Complete:
Molecule > Organelle > Cell > Tissue > __________ > __________ > Person > Two Persons > _____________ > __________ > Subculture > Culture > ______________ > __________

A

Organ system > nervous system > Family > Community > Nation > Biosphere

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2
Q

What is the ultimate role of a doctor?

A

Change behavior

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3
Q

An entity composed of discrete parts connected in such a way that a change in one part results in changes in all other parts

A

System

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4
Q

Criteria for membership

A

Emotional Significance

Enduring Ties

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5
Q

Two kinds of thinking

A

Linear thinking

Circular thinking

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6
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Individual affects several members in the system and the effect propagates

A

Circular thinking

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7
Q

Balance or stability that a system tries to attain

A

Equilibrium

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8
Q

Resisting change

A

Homeostatis

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9
Q

Elements of a Family System (4)

A

Roles
Coalition
Resonance
Rules

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10
Q

Detouring of conflict; deviating attention from real problem

A

Triangulation

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11
Q

Member manifesting a symptom as a result of problems in a triangular relationship

A

Symptom Carrier

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12
Q

Prevents family from breaking up

A

Family Hero

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13
Q

The one at fault

A

Identified patient

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14
Q

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

A

Coalitions { }

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15
Q

Emotionality in the family

A

Resonance

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16
Q

Family is distant from each other; little emotional connection

A

Disengagement

17
Q

Family is connected and emphatic with each other; tribal behavior

A

Enmeshment

18
Q

Agreed upon ways of living and behaving

A

Rules

19
Q

Govern rules between members

A

Boundaries

20
Q

Rules explicitly enforced

A

Overt

21
Q

Rules that are implicit and unsaid but expected

A

Covert

22
Q

3 kinds of boundaries

A

Clear
Diffused
Rigid

23
Q

Who was the proponent of the Traditional Filipino Kinship System?

A

Landa Jocano

24
Q

Behavioral patterns repeated over time (behavioral skeleton)

A

Family Structures

25
Q

General characteristics of Filipino families (4)

A

Utang na loob
Primary duty is to the closest kin
Modest in speech, thought and action
Dignity and honor