Family Systems Theory
Sytems evolve through ____ stages?
developmental
How would you define family communication patterns theory?
"Families feel the need to have understanding between one another".
What is the point of the circumplex model?
To find a balance of cohesion and flexibility
Family rituals are a communication event that is ____ and _____ and _____?
What famous magician dies on halloween?
Families are _____ meaning the change in one family members behavior will affect the rest of the family and have a lasting ________?
Interdependent and impact
What does it mean to be part of a pluralistic family?
Open, unconstrained discussion that involves all family members.
What are the three main patterns highlighted in the Circumplex Model?
cohesion, flexibility, and communication within the family
What are the 2 levels that boundaries can be formed at?
Interior & exterior
Where is Transylvania located?
Romania
What was the example given when talking about families are open?
Adopted kids and adoptive parents
What kind of family unit discusses limited topics?
Laissez Faire
What are the 4 levels of cohesion?
enmeshed, cohesive, connected, disengaged
What are the 3 patterns of boundaries in families?
High permeable boundaries, impermeable boundaries, & moderately boundaries
What is the most commercially successful horror movie of all time?
It.
The puzzle activity mirrored _____ processes?
family
What 2 researchers worked on the FCP theory by building off of previous theorists?
Koerner & Fitzpatrick
What 4 terms would a balanced family fall under?
Cohesive, connected, flexible, and structured
What are the 3 factors that the contextual model of family stress looks at?
What halloween character was on the cirumplex model slide?
Ghost
interdependence is more complex with what types of families?
Blended & expanding
In what 2 ways do families accomplish understanding between one another?
Conversation & conformity
According to the circumplex model which of these would be considered the happiest and best functioning family and why?
C, because both flexible and cohesive are central levels of cohesion and flexibility, making it a balanced family.
What is an example of a dark family ritual?
good job!
What are Dr. Stana's cats names?
Voroshilov & Preobrajansky