CYAF 380 Midterm Questions And Answers Rated A+
5 components of an useful theory ANS 1. philosophy of individuals
2. philosophy of family
3. philosophy of how families function
4. philosophy of family dysfunction
5. philosophy of the process of family change
content ANS what the interaction is centered around, what is being decided or accomplished
process ANS how the interaction takes place, how the interaction was organized and played out (more
important than content)
structural family theory ANS how the family interactions are organized; problems viewed as failure to adjust to
changing circumstances
-subsystems
-boundaries
-coalitions (relationship between two individuals)
-accommodation (how a family adapts to changes over time)
-hierarchy
joining for structural family theory ANS focused on any major changes in the family
engagement for structural family theory ANS family is willing to make a change during engagement
joining ANS about trust; must take place before engagement
perfect conversation starter ANS "I need you to help me understand how to best help your child"
4 requirement for true dialogue ANS turn taking, connecting, mutual influencing, and co-creating outcomes
5 components of an useful theory ANS 1. philosophy of individuals
2. philosophy of family
3. philosophy of how families function
4. philosophy of family dysfunction
5. philosophy of the process of family change
content ANS what the interaction is centered around, what is being decided or accomplished
process ANS how the interaction takes place, how the interaction was organized and played out (more
important than content)
structural family theory ANS how the family interactions are organized; problems viewed as failure to adjust to
changing circumstances
-subsystems
-boundaries
-coalitions (relationship between two individuals)
-accommodation (how a family adapts to changes over time)
-hierarchy
joining for structural family theory ANS focused on any major changes in the family
engagement for structural family theory ANS family is willing to make a change during engagement
joining ANS about trust; must take place before engagement
perfect conversation starter ANS "I need you to help me understand how to best help your child"
4 requirement for true dialogue ANS turn taking, connecting, mutual influencing, and co-creating outcomes
