18 Questions
Which term is used by Bowen to describe a person's ability to distinguish between their own feelings and thoughts?
Differentiation
According to Bowen, what is the likelihood that an emotional triangle will develop?
Increases as the levels of differentiation of family members decrease
What does the family projection process refer to?
Parents projecting their emotional immaturity onto their children
According to Bowen's theory, what is the multigenerational transmission process?
The transmission of emotional immaturity from one generation to the next
What happens when the child most involved in the family's emotional system becomes the least differentiated family member?
They choose a spouse or partner with a similar level of differentiation
What is the primary goal of therapy in Bowenian therapy?
To increase each family member's level of differentiation
What is another name for Bowen's extended family systems therapy?
Intergenerational and transgenerational family therapy
What is the intrapersonal aspect of differentiation according to Bowen's theory?
A person's ability to distinguish between their own feelings and thoughts
How does Bowen describe emotional triangles in family systems?
As a way to alleviate tension and increase stability
According to Bowen's theory, what is the primary goal of therapy in Bowenian therapy?
To increase each family member's differentiation
What is the role of Bowenian therapists in therapy sessions?
To remain neutral and avoid becoming involved in the family's emotional processes
What is the purpose of constructing a genogram in Bowenian therapy?
To identify intergenerational patterns of functioning
According to Bowen's extended family systems therapy, what is the term used to describe a person's ability to differentiate between their own feelings and thoughts?
Differentiation
In Bowen's theory, what is the role of emotional triangles in family systems?
To recruit a third family member
What is the primary focus of Bowen's extended family systems therapy?
To improve family functioning
According to Bowen's theory, what is the purpose of constructing a genogram in Bowenian therapy?
To help family members understand intergenerational patterns of functioning
What is the relationship between the family projection process and the multigenerational transmission process?
The family projection process leads to the multigenerational transmission process
What role do Bowenian therapists assume in therapy sessions?
They remain neutral and avoid becoming involved in the family's emotional processes
Test your knowledge on Bowen's extended family systems therapy, a form of intergenerational and transgenerational family therapy. Learn about the transmission of emotional processes across generations and its impact on the development of schizophrenia.
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