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Family Systems
Mid-term for Family Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| According to Bowen Family Systems Theory how is the family viewed? | The family is seen as an emotional unit and it uses systems thinking to describe the complex interactions. |
| Bowenian Systems Theory would say what about changes in a individual family members behavior? | This theory would say that one individual would effect other people in the system and you would see a reciprocal change |
| How would a Triangle be describe in Bowenian Systems Theory | A Triangle is a three-person relationship system. Because a two-person system is unstable because it tolerates little tension before bringing in a third person |
| Give an example of a situation that would cause a Triangle to form within a family system. | Mother and father are fighting so they bring in their child to stabilize the situation |
| What sets a differentiated person apart from an undifferentiated individual? | Dependence on others, world view, |
| What are the four relationship patterns of a nuclear family? | Dysfunction in One Spouse, Emotional Distance, Marital Conflict, Impairment of one or more children. DIE M. |
| What are the three steps the projection process follows? | 1. Parent focuses on child out of fear something is wrong with the child; 2. Parent interprets the child's behavior as confirming the fear; 3. Parent treats child a if something is seriously wrong. |
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