SYSTEMS AND CONCEPTS

Question 1

3 CIRCLE MODEL

Answer 1

family system
enterprise system
ownership system

Question 2

Interdependency

Answer 2

This concept highlights that all components of the system are interconnected and interact with each other, and that every event / sub-system is interdependent with other events / sub-systems.

Question 3

Boundaries

Answer 3

refer both to the quality of the connections and the separation between the components of a system (e.g. sub-systems).

Question 4

Differentiation

Answer 4

the result of seeing oneself as a distinct entity and not just a fusion of the family system.

Question 5

Homeostasis

Answer 5

refers to the ability of any living system to maintain a degree of stability while still being able to adapt and change.

Question 6

first order change

Answer 6

Incremental or first order changes require less time and effort and typically does not stimulate a great deal of resistance

Question 7

second order change

Answer 7

Second order changes often require significant paradigm shifts on the part of the client. They are being asked to think, feel, and behave in very different ways. This type of change may take a significant amount of time and energy—and it may not even be possible given the characteristics and resources of the client.

Question 8

Triangulation

Answer 8

are used to describe the tendency of two people who are unable to resolve a conflict (or who are experiencing distress in their relationship) to involve a third person, entity or process.

Question 9

Scapegoating

Answer 9

the term refers to the person or object that is blamed for a broader system-wide problem

Question 10

Resistance

Answer 10

is one of the ways we all protect ourselves from change or of dealing with fear of the unknown during change