Family Systems
Is a theory of human behavior that views the family as an emotional unit, true or false?
TRUE
Definition of Family Developmental Perspectives.
A Systematic and patterned changes families go through
What symbol is used to indicate a female and a male on a genogram?
Square,male; Circle, female.
Who created the ecological systems theory?
Urie Bronfenbrenner
What is an Ecomap?
An Ecomap is a diagram often used by social workers or nurses showing the social and personal relationships of an individual with his or her environment
Is differentiation of self a part of family system theory? Yes or No?
YES
What are 3 primary terms and concepts of Family Development Theory?
1) Family
2) Family Life Cycle
3) Stages
4) Transitions
5) Norms
6) Roles
7) Positions
8) Structure
9) Career
10) Boundaries
11) Families being stuck in their development
Triangulation relationships are always negative?
FALSE
What are some examples of environments or relations in the microsystem?
Home, family, school, peers, neighborhood
What kind of events would go on a timeline?
Major events in world history, or smaller things, like the events of someone’s birthday.
What is the goal of this theory?
To restore healthy family functions
Who created Family Developmental Perspectives?
It was first created in 1949 by Reuben Hill and a textbook was later written in 1957 by Evelyn Duvall.
What is the goal of a genogram?
To identify and prevent negative patterns, and understand positive impacts and trends.
What are some examples of environments or relations in the exosystem?
Social/legal services, mass media, parent’s workplace, neighbors, extended family.
What are the steps of making an ecomap?
1) Immediate Family Members: Large circle in the middle with family genogram inside
2) Draw circle for outside influences and connect to the whole family or individual members
3) Draw connections
Which theorist came up with this theory?
Bowen
What are the 5 stages of the family life cycle?
1) Independence
2) Coupling/Marriage
3) Parenting: Babies-Teens
4) Launching Adult Children
5) Retirement or Senior Years
When depicting an abusive relationship, we use a green squiggly line, true or false?
FALSE, it is generally depicted by a blue squiggly line, but there can be variations
Name the different levels of the theory, in order.
Individual, Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem
How can Timelines help us to better understand a client?
By understanding their past, it can help us to better find ways to help them
Is role confusion a part of dysfunctional families?
YES
What are the three common criticisms of Family Developmental Perspectives?
1) Assumption of universality
2) Focus on single generation
3) Lack of scientific utility
Bowen is the creator of genograms which is a part of the system theory?
TRUE
What is the purpose of this theory, and how can it help us in our work?
It helps us to examine the way that environments can influence and impact an individual’s development.
Why do we use Ecomaps?
Useful assessment tools, assist clients in organizing , describing and understanding the way clients relate to all the connections in their life; helps to better understand support system and negative influences