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Which characteristic is typical of a dysfunctional family?
Which characteristic is typical of a dysfunctional family?
- High self-esteem of parents
- Rigid patterns (correct)
- Support for individuality
- Open communication
What is the function of rules in dysfunctional families?
What is the function of rules in dysfunctional families?
- Masking fears over differences (correct)
- Encouraging individuality
- Promoting autonomy
- Revealing fears over differences
In a dysfunctional family, how do parents attempt to control the family?
In a dysfunctional family, how do parents attempt to control the family?
- By promoting autonomy
- Using love and understanding
- Encouraging genuine intimacy
- Through fear, punishment, guilt, and dominance (correct)
What term is used for a family member in a dysfunctional family who is unfairly blamed for conflicts?
What term is used for a family member in a dysfunctional family who is unfairly blamed for conflicts?
What is the long-term impact on the scapegoat child in a dysfunctional family?
What is the long-term impact on the scapegoat child in a dysfunctional family?
What is one of the benefits of having an identified patient child in a neurotic family?
What is one of the benefits of having an identified patient child in a neurotic family?
In a neurotic family with a collective ego, what happens when one family member falls ill?
In a neurotic family with a collective ego, what happens when one family member falls ill?
How do paranoid neurotic families typically view strangers?
How do paranoid neurotic families typically view strangers?
What is a common characteristic of hysterical neurotic families?
What is a common characteristic of hysterical neurotic families?
Which approach is recommended for resolving conflicts in a family according to the text?
Which approach is recommended for resolving conflicts in a family according to the text?
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Study Notes
Dysfunctional Family/Couple
- A dysfunctional family is characterized by closed communication, poor self-esteem of one or both parents, and rigid patterns.
- There is little support for individuality and relationships are strained.
- Members are incapable of autonomy or genuine intimacy.
- Rules serve the function of masking fears over differences.
Types of Dysfunctional Family
- Neurotic Family
- Symptom-oriented family, also known as an "Empty Shell Family".
- Mother and father are disconnected, don't love, or share anymore.
- They deny conflicts and feelings, and select one family member as a scapegoat.
- The scapegoat child is called the "identified patient" and may develop insecurities, a false self, and disorders.
- Character Neurotic Family
- Starts with neurosis but goes into psychotic states.
- Creates a collective ego rather than individual egos.
- Shared psychosis, where family members have the same personality and symptoms.
Characteristics of Character Neurotic Families
- Anxiety Neurotic Family
- Have anxiety about everything.
- Isolate themselves from others and try to control everything.
- Paranoid Neurotic Family
- Lose contact with reality.
- Believe every stranger is a threat to them.
- Hysterical Neurotic Family
- Want to be the center of attention.
- Engage in attention-seeking behaviors.
Ways of Resolving Conflicts
- Reduction of Aversive Communication
- Reduce blaming, judging, criticizing, and other aversive language patterns.
- Decrease self-confidence of family members.
- Increasing Functional Communication
- Implement problem-solving methods.
- Problem-Solving Methods
- Reduce aversive communication to increase functional communication.
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