L6: age related specialties in medical psych

Question 1

quality of attachment

Answer 1

crucial factor in the regulation of emotional and behavioural development, social competency, and health outcomes

Question 2

characteristics of greater harmony

Answer 2

agreement in crucial topics
some common fields of interests
open and frequent expression of emotions and mutual trust
only rare expression of the dissatisfaction with the marriage
positive remarks about him/herself, self confidence
harmony in sexual life

Question 3

functions of the family as a supporting system

Answer 3

collecting information about the world
feedback and orientating system
source of life philosphy
helps to solve the practical problems
scene of relaxation and rest
reference gorup
source of identiy
increases emotional stability

Question 4

enmeshment

Answer 4

family boundaries are uncertain, there is no clear separation of the family members

Question 5

overprotectivity

Answer 5

intensive interactions between parents and children

Question 6

rigidity

Answer 6

family rules can hardly be changed

Question 7

lack of conflict resolution

Answer 7

no clear solution of interactional problems

Question 8

involvement of the childand the parental conflict

Answer 8

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