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Quiz #4 - Family Systems Theory Flashcards

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Family Systems Theory (FS) is a systemic therapy model that approaches problems _____ rather than _____.

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practically
analytically

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Family Systems Theory (FS) focuses on identifying the __________ within groups or families.

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Stagnant patterns of behavior

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The therapist’s role in Family Systems Theory (FS) is to introduce creative nudges to support the _______.

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changing of the system

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In Family Systems Theory (FS), family is seen as a ______ or in a relational context.

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system

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All of the following parts of FTS (Family Systems Theory) are ______:
- Circular Causality
- Open vs. Closed Systems
- Homeostasis
- Cybernetics

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interconnected

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Which part of the Family Systems theory includes:
- The family system is an interlocking chain of events (feedback loops)
- One event is not necessarily causal to another – they work in tandem

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Circular Causality

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What is an “Open” system?

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When information flows in and out easily.

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A ______ system is rigid and less open to change.

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Closed System

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____ is when systems tend to self-regulate and resist change. If one member changes, the system will attempt to change him/her back.

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Homeostasis

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_____ is the tendency of a system to self-correct or steer its own course.

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Cybernetics

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In FS Structural Therapy, counseling is designed to alter the dysfunctional structure of the family to _________ and promote healthy relationships and more functional communication styles.

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increase problem-solving skills

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In FS Structural Therapy, the therapist _____ the family to facilitate growth in individuals while preserving the ______ within the family.

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joins
mutual support

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In FS Structural Therapy, the aim is to restructure and _______ to eliminate the presenting complaint(s).

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reorganize subsystems

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The “Central Constructs” of In FS Structural Therapy are:

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1) Family Structure
2) Coalitions
3) Subsystems
4) Boundaries

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Family structure is a set of _____ that determine who talks to whom, who plays with whom and etc.

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rules

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With family structure, when two individuals join to create a new family they enter the union with remnants of _______ from their families of origin.

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rules and interactional patterns

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____ is when two or more members join together.

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Coalitions

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In coalitions, _______ are critical.

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interaction patterns

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In coalitions, the repeated patterns of interactions ______ the family structure

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maintain

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_______ are smaller groupings within the family (e.g., parents, siblings, etc.)

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Subsystems

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_______ are rules that specify who participates in the coalitions and subsystems of the family. They can cause dysfunction in how family members relate to one another.

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Boundaries

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Disengaged (rigid) boundaries occur due to ___________; a high sense of individuality is encouraged.

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lack of communication

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Enmeshed (unclear/permeable, blurred ) boundaries cause intense ___________; conformity & loyalty are expected.

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transmission of stress

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_______ occur when rules and roles are clearly defined; communication is open, but not overly so.

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Healthy boundaries

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Bowen’s therapy model is considered more of an _____ approach.

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insight

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In Bowen’s therapy model, ______ help families focus on past familial patterns in order to avoid repeating current ones.

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genograms

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The three goals of Bowen’s therapy model are:

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1) Lowering the anxiety
2) Increasing differentiation
3) Resist unhealthy triangulation

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One of Bowen’s goals is __________ of family members so they can interact more effectively.

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Lowering the anxiety

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One of Bowen’s goals is __________, especially of the adult couple, to help manage anxiety

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Increasing differentiation

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One of Bowen’s goals is helping family members ________ and emotional fusion.

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Resist unhealthy triangulation

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The “Central Constructs” of Family Systems Intergenerational are:

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1) Family Projection Process
2) Triangles
3) Emotional Cutoff
4) Sibling Position
5) Togetherness/Individuality
6) Differentiation of Self

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_______ is when parents transmit or project their immaturity and lack of differentiation onto their children.

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Family Projection Process

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Family Projection Process often involves the replication of one’s ___________ and as such, behavioral patterns may be passed down from generation to generation

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family-of-origin dynamics

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________ are a 3rd person involved to diffuse the tension of the dyad.

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Triangles

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Bowen says triangles are the “_________ of any emotional system”

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“basic building blocks”

36
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In triangles, when relationships become distant and anxiety increases, a __________ is introduced to stabilize the relationship.

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third person (or thing)

37
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Triangles reduce ________ anxiety but decrease the chance of resolving the problem within the original dyad.

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immediate

38
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_______ is when people cut off from their families of origin to reduce the discomfort generated by being in emotional contact with them

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Emotional Cutoff

39
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In emotional cutoff, individuals are often _________ and may manage emotional intensity by cutting themselves off from their family.

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undifferentiated

40
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Fixed personality characteristics based on _______ can be helpful in determining a child’s role in the family’s emotional process.

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sibling position

41
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Which sibling position tends to be characterized by power, authority, and self-confidence?

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First born

42
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The ______ tend to identify with the oppressed; rebellious explorers and iconoclasts (attacking or ridiculing traditional or venerated institutions)

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later born

43
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______ is the ability to engage in meaningful connection with others

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Togetherness

44
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______ is a person’s ability to maintain a clear sense of self and identity.

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Individuality

45
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Need to balance ______ and ______.

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togetherness
individuality

46
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If a person within their family system is unable to balance togetherness & individuality, the relationship may become _______.

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polarized

47
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________ is a lifelong process of maintaining balance through movement towards individuation and away from fusion (absence of boundaries).

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Differentiation of Self

48
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________ is the capacity to better manage one’s own connection to (and independence from) one’s family of origin and other close relationships.

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Differentiation

49
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A higher level of differentiation would make one less apt to get drawn into others’ emotional issues (being “triangulated”) and to be __________ in close relationships.

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less emotionally reactive

50
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_______ levels of differentiation are generally accompanied by _____ levels of anxiety.

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Lower
higher

51
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In FS Satir Therapy, the focus is on ____________ within the family system.

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improving communication

52
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In FS Satir Therapy, ____________ focuses on individual uniqueness and working towards negotiation & not power.

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High Self-Esteem

53
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In FS Satir Therapy, ____________ is an open acknowledgement and recognition of differences with others

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Personal Growth

54
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In FS Satir Therapy, High Self-Esteem focuses on individual uniqueness and working towards _______ & not power.

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negotiation

55
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In FS Satir Therapy, Personal Growth is an open acknowledgement and _______ with others

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recognition of differences

56
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In FS Satir Therapy, ____________ is becoming aware of conflicting messages to ensure a shift towards congruence.

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Congruent Communication

57
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In FS Satir Therapy, Congruent Communication is becoming aware of _________ to ensure a shift towards congruence.

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conflicting messages

58
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The “Central Constructs” of FS Satir are:

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1) Individual Growth & Development
2) Communication
3) Self-Esteem

59
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As a central construct of FS Satir, ________ is a genetic endowment, learning acquired over a lifetime, and a body-mind connection.

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Individual Growth & Development

60
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_______ consists of a Mother, Father, and child, and is important in positive or negative self-concept.

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Primary Survival Triad

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Essential interacting parts of the ________ include physical, intellectual, emotional, interactional contextual, nutritional, and spiritual.

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body-mind connection

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As a central construct of FS Satir, ________ is incongruent communication, boundaries, and survival stances.

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Communication

63
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With communication, a central construct of FS Satir, ________ is when there are discrepancies between verbal and nonverbal cues.

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Incongruent Communication

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_______ is a maladaptive communication style in which the member receives conflicting messages - each of which negates the other - making it impossible to resolve the conflict (e.g., “You are perfect just as you are . . . but you need to change”)

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Double-bind messages

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Double-bind messages is a maladaptive communication style in which the member receives ________ - each of which negates the other - making it impossible to resolve the conflict (e.g., “You are perfect just as you are . . . but you need to change”)

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conflicting messages

66
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_______ are rules that specify how family members relate to one another.

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Boundaries

67
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_______ are protecting one’s self-worth against perceived threats by others.

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Survival Stances

68
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In survival stances, _____ is when context and other are acknowledged, but self is not.

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Placater

69
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In survival stances, _____ is when self and context are acknowledged, but other is not.

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Blamer

70
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In survival stances, _____ is computer-like; only context is acknowledged, self & other are not.

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Super-reasonable

71
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In survival stances, _____ is when words & feelings match; self, context and other are acknowledged

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Congruence

72
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________ is the degree to which an individual values him- or herself regardless of the opinions of others

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Self-Esteem

73
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In self-esteem, all people possess the resources for ________.

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Positive growth

74
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In self-esteem, ________ signal the need for change.

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discomfort and pain

75
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In self-esteem, every person, thing or situation is _______ by every other person, thing, or situation

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impacted

76
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In the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, the three interconnected areas are:

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1) Intra-Individual
2) Environmental Macrosystemic
3) Interpersonal

77
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In the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, what are the four aspects of “Intra-Individual”?

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Development-In-Context
Personality
Cognition
Diagnosis

78
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In the Intra-Individual aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is the client’s outlook/worldview as shaped by upbringing, culture, spirituality, family patterns of communication, etc.

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Development-in-Context

79
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In the Intra-Individual aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is the client’s ostensible presentation of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns

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Personality

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In the Intra-Individual aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is how the client thinks and processes information (e.g., concrete, abstract thinking)

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Cognition

81
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In the Intra-Individual aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is how the client’s diagnosis informs his or her functioning.

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Diagnosis

82
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In the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, what are the four aspects of “Interpersonal”?

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Family Life Cycle
Parent-Child Relations
Family Process
Social Networks

83
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In the Interpersonal aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is the emotional and intellectual stages through which the client passes from childhood to retirement as a member of his/her family.

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Family Life Cycle

84
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In the Interpersonal aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is the combination of behaviors, feelings & expectations that are unique to the client’s relationship to his/her parent(s).

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Parent-Child Relations

85
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In the Interpersonal aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is methods and styles of communication within the family and its impact on the client.

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Family Process

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In the Interpersonal aspect of the Systemic Paradigm of Family Psychology, _______ is the client’s social structure of friends, peers, acquaintances, etc., and the general impact on the client

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Social Networks

87
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The following are all aspects of the _________:
Culture
SES
Physical Environment
Religion
Employment
Media/Global Aspects

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Environmental Macrosystemic

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