1.9 - Family Systems Theory

Question 1

TRUE OR FALSE The doctor-patient relationship is not a triad but a dyad

Answer 1

False

baliktad

Question 2

TRUE OR FALSE Illness has an impact on family

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE Families have an impact on illness

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Having ______is life enhancing. Having no ____is a life-

threatening condition

Answer 4

Family

Question 5

TRUE OR FALSE The family cannot complete as well as co-manage.

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

The ______is automatically and implicitly a part of the

family system

Answer 6

Doctor

Question 7

No
matter how good our alliance with the family is, it can all
be undone if we ignore ______.

Answer 7

Higher social system

Question 8

The family is not just a collection of individuals. It is a whole larger than the sum of its parts. This importance pertains to ______.

Answer 8

Family Systems Theory

Question 9

Our ultimate role as a doctor is to_____.

Answer 9

Change behavior

Question 10

What is an entity composed of discrete parts which are connected in such a way that a change in one part results in changes
in all the parts ?

Answer 10

System

Question 11

What are the criterias for membership?

Answer 11

1. Emotional significance

2. Enduring ties

Question 12

_________is a balance or stability that the system tries to attain; when changes are introduced, the system tries to return to the previous equilibrium or a new equilibrium

Answer 12

Equilibrium

Question 13

Families resist change. Systems don’t like change so

they try everything they can to resist it. This pertains to______.

Answer 13

Homeostasis

Question 14

What are the elements of the family system?

Answer 14

Roles
Coalitions
Resonance
Rules

Question 15

Jenjen thinks Bea has fever and gives her biogesic. But Jenjen is not sure so she goes to Mels. Mels thinks it’s not a big deal and tells Bea to drink water. Momo agrees with Mels and gives Bea water.

What are their roles?

Answer 15

Jenjen: Family physician
Mels: Specialty consultant
Momo: Nurse

Question 16

There is a third person who mediates

situation. This pertains to _____.

Answer 16

Triangulation

Question 17

When is triangulation normal/beneficial?

Answer 17

When two people in a relationship are in an
argument, a third person can mediate the situation and
solve the problem

Question 18

When is triangulation harmful?

Answer 18

Detouring of conflict (divert attention from real problem)

Question 19

_______ refers to diverting attention;
the third member of the triangle serves as a means of
diverting attention from the real problem.

Answer 19

Detouring of conflict

Question 20

_____pertains to a member of the triangle
manifests a symptom as a result of problems in a
triangular relationship

Answer 20

Symptom carrier

Question 21

Siya yung may kasalanan; unconsciously di mag-aaway ang parents

Answer 21

Identified patient

Question 22

_______ prevents the family from breaking up

Answer 22

Family hero

Question 23

Alliances in families that are formed for the purpose of decision-making.

A. Coalition
B. Group
C. Team
D. Couples

Answer 23

A

Question 24

Uses brackets { } as symbols

Answer 24

Coalition

Question 25

TRUE OR FALSE | Coalitions does not exist all the time.

Answer 25

TRUE

Question 26

______has to do with the emotionality present in the family

Answer 26

Resonance

Question 27

``` The family is very connected and emphatic with each other; interconnected relationships. This pertains to______. A. Enmeshment B. Jive C. Good relationship D. Disengagement ```

Answer 27

A

Question 28

``` The family is distant from each other and there's little emotional connection; few connections in family. This pertains to ______. A. Disconnected B. Disengagement C. Loner D. Suicidal ```

Answer 28

B

Question 29

What is the difference between overt and covert?

Answer 29

Overt: Rules that are explicitly enforced in the family. Covert: Rules that are implicit, unsaid but still expected (may become overt upon violation of expectations)

Question 30

Rules that are explicitly enforced in the family.

Answer 30

Overt rules

Question 31

Rules that are implicit, unsaid but still expected (may become overt upon violation of expectations)

Answer 31

Covert rules

Question 32

What are the different types of boundaries?

Answer 32

Clear Rigid Diffued

Question 33

_____ govern rules between members of the system.

Answer 33

Boundaries

Question 34

The symbols used are drawn perpendicular to | relationships.

Answer 34

Boundaries

Question 35

____have negotiable rules that are discussed between the two members

Answer 35

Clear boundaries

Question 36

_____ have non-negotiable rules.

Answer 36

Rigid boundaries

Question 37

______is characterized by allowable intrusions; | sometimes masquerading as dysfunctions.

Answer 37

Diffused boundaries

Question 38

What are the characteristics of Traditional Filipino Kinship Systems?

Answer 38

1. duty is to kin 2. utang na loob 3. modest speech, thought and action 4. Dignity and honor

Question 39

Children should support the family as soon as they are able parents continue to have authority over children as long as they are living and of sound mind A. Duty is to kin B. Utang na loob C. Modest in speech, thought and action D. Dignity and honor

Answer 39

A

Question 40

Filial piety is the children's way of repaying their debts | of gratitude to parents who gave them life and raised them

Answer 40

Utang na loob

Question 41

Individuals should not show feeling publicly, whether love or anger. This pertains to___.

Answer 41

Modest in speech, thought and action

Question 42

Do not reveal your feelings; they can make you vulnerable and hurt other people's feelings. This pertains to____.

Answer 42

Modest in speech, thought and action

Question 43

Avoid expressing a favorable attitude all the time | because your sincerity will be doubted. This pertains to_____.

Answer 43

Modest in speech, thought and action

Question 44

TRUE OR FALSE Persons must dignify themselves by maintaining their self-respect. This is part of being modest in speech, thought and action.

Answer 44

FALSE Dignity and honor

Question 45

``` A pair of parallel lines indicate____ A. Coalition B. Good and functional relationship C. Conflict D. Overinvolved ```

Answer 45

B

Question 46

A broken line signifies______.

Answer 46

Conflict/disagreement

Question 47

Four parallel lines mean______.

Answer 47

Overinvolvement

Question 48

If drawn perpendicular to relationships, these are____.

Answer 48

Boundary symbols

Question 49

Broken perpendicular line signifies____.

Answer 49

Clear boundary

Question 50

Solid perpendicular line signifies_____.

Answer 50

Rigid boundary

Question 51

Dotted line signifies_____.

Answer 51

Diffused boundary

Question 52

Members of the family with conflicts suddenly _____to another due to an event (example, A and B fights; C does something bad; A and B “unite” to confront C)

Answer 52

Detour