Systems Theory

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The interdisciplinary study systems
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an approach that focuses not on individual components, but on unifying principles regarding how entities within organizations, operate or function

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Systems theory

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A cohesive conglomeration of interrelated and interdependent parts that is either natural or man-made

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an organize hole that has interacting parts in the interacting parts, maintain the system

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System

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is about broadly applicable concepts, and principles, as opposed to concepts and principles applicable to one domain of knowledge

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General systems theory

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Individuals are very complex and to understand them we must examine their biological composition, personal characteristics, interactional styles, culture, religion, and neighborhoods

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Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological model

Often described as person in environment model or person, process, context model

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The time period and which we are interacting effects development

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Chronosystem

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Immediate direct influences on development, such as parents, peers, teachers, siblings, friends partners, and neighbors. Process of interactions with others on our immediate environment.

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Microsystem

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members of the microsystem interact with each other to affect development

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Mesosystem

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System of influence related to processes in relationships. The indirect influences on development. I.e. local industry, school board, local government, mass media, parents workplace

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Exosystem

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large cross roll and societal influences on development. Example, cultural, beliefs, ideologies, religion laws government.

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Macrosystem

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Defined as an emotionally distressing communication that includes contradictory messages with one message negating the other. Often feels like a no-win situation.

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Double blind communication

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This was developed to explain schizophrenic symptoms

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Double blind theory

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A model derived from strict rule bound, closed systems with mechanical structures

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Cybernetics

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first order change involves

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Addressing symptoms

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Second order change involves

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Addressing underlying patterns

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is the tendency for a system to maintain a relatively stable

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Homeostasis

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happens when a dyad and conflict pulls in a third-party the third-party holds the focus to relieve relationship distress

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Triangulation

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rules that are spoken and direct. For example, curfew and household chores.

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Overt rules

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rules that are unspoken, but usually well establish. Such as don’t talk about mom’s drinking.

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Covert rules

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T/F Marriages tend to end in two ways:
5 to 7 years due to high conflict or 10 to 12 years due to loss of intimacy and connection

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True

Question 20

T/F: avoiders and attackers are the worse couples pairing

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True

Question 21

What are the four main toxic behaviors that lead couples apart

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Criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling

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T/F: contempt has an underlying tone of despising, loathing, and devaluing one’s partner

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True