Systems Theory, Role Theory, Group Work, and Family Systems Theory Flashcards
closed system
uses up its energy and dies
differentiation
becoming specialized instructure and function
entropy
closed, disorganized, stagnant; using up available energy
equifinality
arriving at the same end from different beginnings
homeostasis
steady state
input
obtaining resources from environment that are necessary to attain goals of the system
negative entropy
exchange of energy and resources between systems that promote growth and transformation
open system
system with cross boundary exchange
output
a product of the system that exports to the environment
suprasystem
entity that is served by a number of component systems organized in interacting relationships
throughput
energy that is integrated into the system so it can be used by the system to accomplish its goals
role ambiguity
lack of clarity of role
role complementarity
role carries out in an expected way (ie parent - child; SWer - client)
role discomplementarity
role expectations of others differ from one’s own
role reversal
when 2 or more individuals switch roles
role conflict
incompatible or conflicting expectations
Stages of group development
- Preaffiliation - forming: development of trust
- power and control - storming: struggles for individual autonomy and group identification
- Intimacy - Norming: Utilizing self in service of the group
- Differentiation - performing: Acceptance of each other as distinct individuals
- Separation/termination - adjourning: Independence
Assumptions of family systems approach
-families strive for a sense of balance or homeostasis
-negative feedback loops are patterns of interaction that maintain stability or constancy while minimizing change. Negative feedback loops help to maintain homeostasis. Positive feedback loops, are patterns of interaction that facilitate change or movement toward either growth or dissolution
