PYC4802 WRITTEN BY ARISHKA MAHARAJ PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 2020
Q. 2(a) Considering the family dynamics in family and violence and child abuse,
please explain the following statement
"The child, the family and the community are in constant interaction with one
another" (15)
2(b) Discuss the possible predisposing factors relevant to the perpetrator as well
as the victim in child abuse (10)
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Q. Provide an outline of the possible individual predisposing factors relevant to
child abuse and explain these factors according to different theoretical
perspectives.
***
Q. Formulate a framework from which to describe all factors that contribute to
child abuse.
***
Q. DISCUSS the Interactive nature of the relationship among the following factors
that have the potential for child abuse
I) The factors that are In the community that can affect the family (DISCUSS at
least 5)
II) The factors that can start In the family and affect the community (DISCUSS at
least 10)
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Include the following points in your exploration of this theme tut101 2020:
The aim of this theme is to identify, explain and describe the interactions among
the various factors that play a role in the etiology and maintenance of child
abuse. Note that the ecosystemic theory differs from Browne’s (1988) ecological
perspective.
• Construct a clear definition of family violence, with special reference to child
abuse.
• Note that the parent, the child, the family and the community are in constant
interaction with one another.
• Predisposing factors are individual, familial, social and cultural characteristics/
factors which are conducive to violent behaviour. Explain these various
predisposing factors according to different theoretical perspectives, that is, the
psychodynamic, social learning, cognitive, humanistic and systems perspectives.
• Precipitating factors include stressors which may evoke violent behaviour.
• Social support systems serve as buffers between predisposing and precipitating
factors
Note the long term effects of child abuse on the victim.
__________________________
1
Q. 2(a) Considering the family dynamics in family and violence and child abuse,
please explain the following statement
"The child, the family and the community are in constant interaction with one
another" (15)
2(b) Discuss the possible predisposing factors relevant to the perpetrator as well
as the victim in child abuse (10)
***
Q. Provide an outline of the possible individual predisposing factors relevant to
child abuse and explain these factors according to different theoretical
perspectives.
***
Q. Formulate a framework from which to describe all factors that contribute to
child abuse.
***
Q. DISCUSS the Interactive nature of the relationship among the following factors
that have the potential for child abuse
I) The factors that are In the community that can affect the family (DISCUSS at
least 5)
II) The factors that can start In the family and affect the community (DISCUSS at
least 10)
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Include the following points in your exploration of this theme tut101 2020:
The aim of this theme is to identify, explain and describe the interactions among
the various factors that play a role in the etiology and maintenance of child
abuse. Note that the ecosystemic theory differs from Browne’s (1988) ecological
perspective.
• Construct a clear definition of family violence, with special reference to child
abuse.
• Note that the parent, the child, the family and the community are in constant
interaction with one another.
• Predisposing factors are individual, familial, social and cultural characteristics/
factors which are conducive to violent behaviour. Explain these various
predisposing factors according to different theoretical perspectives, that is, the
psychodynamic, social learning, cognitive, humanistic and systems perspectives.
• Precipitating factors include stressors which may evoke violent behaviour.
• Social support systems serve as buffers between predisposing and precipitating
factors
Note the long term effects of child abuse on the victim.
__________________________
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