Peds ATI (Chapter 1) - Josh Flashcards
How is family defined?
as what an individual considers it to be
What are the three Family Theories?
1) Family Systems Theory
2) Family Stress Theory
3) Developmental Theory
In the —- —- theory, the family is viewed as a whole system, instead of —- members.
Family Systems theory
individual
In the — — theory, too much and too little of what can lead to dysfunction.
Family Systems theory
change
Which system both inititates and reacts to change.
Family Systems Theory
Which theory explains the reaction of a family to stressful events?
Family Stress Theory
Which theory views families as small groups that interact in the larger social system?
Developmental Theory
Difference b/t the Traditional Nuclear Family & the Nuclear Family.
Traditional Nuclear Family includes ONLY biological children
Nuclear Family includes step-kids, foster-kids, adopted kids & biologic kids
Which family type is made up of parents who are divorced (or terminated relationship) but continue their parenting roles?
Binuclear family
Parenting Style:
Parent’s try to control the child’s behaviors and attitudes through UNQUESTIONED RULES and EXPECTATIONS.
Authoritarian (aka: Dictatorial)
Parenting Style:
Parents exert little/no control over child’s behaviors, and CONSULT THE CHILD when making decisions.
Permissive
Parenting Style:
Parents DIRECT the child’s behavior by setting rules and explaining the reason for each rule. Deviations are NEGATIVELY REINFORCED (ie: lose privileges).
Authoritative (aka: Democratic)
Parenting Style:
Parents are UNINVOLVED, indifferent, and emotionally removed.
Passive
Parenting Style Example:
“My son knows he better do what I say.”
Authoritarian (aka: Dictatorial)
What should be the focus when a parent disciplines their child?
improving behavior
