Biosocial Theory
What does BIO stand for in biosocial theory? What does SOCIAL stand for?
Bio- Biology/emotions
Social- environment
What are 3 of your attitudes?
Any 3 examples of attitudes
1. Positive attitudes- being warm and approachable
2. Negative attitudes- Expecting failure or difficulty
3. Open-minded- Wiling to explore new ideas
What family role takes the blame and carries the family's tension?
Scapegoat- Dysfunctional Family Role
What is the difference between risk and protective factors?
Risk factors- increase the likelihood of negative outcomes
Protective factors- decrease the likelihood of negative outcomes
Where do core-beliefs come from? (2 examples)
Our experiences, families, childhood, and life!
What is an example of a validating environment?
Any example of validating environment!
Example: "That sounds really frustrating, I would be mad too"
What are 3 of your own values?
Any 3 examples of values!
1. Honesty
2. Fairness
3. Integrity
What does the role of the MASCOT do in a family?
Uses humor to defuse tension
What are 4 protective factors you have?
Any example of protective factors you have
1. Positive temperament
2. Problem solving skills
3. Intelligence/educational success
4. Ability to seek social support
Name two of your core beliefs.
Open answer
What environment type would the following be? "Get over it, it's not that big of a deal"
Invalidating Enviornment
True or False: Attitudes are the same as values (explain why)
False!
Attitudes- thoughts, feelings, behaviors
Values- what you believe as a result of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
True or false: family roles have an impact on you for the rest of your life.
True!
What are 4 risk factors you have?
Any examples of risk factors
1. Early agression
2. Substance abuse
3. Anger
4. Mental Health Problems
True or false: you can change your core beliefs.
True!
What do you get when you combine an invalidating environment and difficult emotions?
Problems!
Name the three things that work together to make up your attitudes.
The triangle - thoughts, feelings (emotions), and behaviors (actions).
Why is it important to know why you play a specific role in your family?
Life story/open answer
Richard has a history of using drugs and has been arrested for the 8th time for it.
His family has been very supportive in his recovery, and he has sought out social
support from his friends. What are his protective factors? (explain)
Protective factors- Supportive family and seeking out social support
Create a statement about a core belief that has to do with the role you play in your family.
Open answer - must include one core belief and one family role
Kodak slams his fist on the dinner table and screams at his parents because they said
something he didn't like. They send him to his room to until he "calms down" without
offering support. What can be done to make this into a validating enviornment?
Open answer!
Jimmy is about to start his life story, but before he even starts, he thinks "this will never work"
What is a reason he has this attitude?(explain)
Open answer!
Gerald's sister sally is seen as perfect by his parents. No matter what she does, Gerald
is the only one who ever gets in trouble. What family role is this an example of?
The golden child
Richard has a history of using drugs and has been arrested for the 8th time for it.
His family has been very supportive in his recovery, and he has sought out social
support from his friends. What are his risk factors? (explain)
Risk factors- Substance use and number of arrests
Jeffery's parents always tell him he is not good enough no matter what he does. He struggles
in school and his confidence is very low. What core belief could he have? (explain)
Any core belief that makes sense!
Example- "I'm not good enough" "I'm stupid"