Family Systems Theory - ANSWER the family consists of interrelated parts, each
impacting the other and contributing to the growth (or detriment) of the other.
4 parts of the Family System Theory - ANSWER 1. Close Boundaries
2. Triangulation
3. Hierarchy
4. Interdependence
Family with close boundaries issues - ANSWER the family will talk to you but will not
provide a lot of information about themselves.
Hierarchy - ANSWER the determination of which family members have decision-
making power within the family
e.g.: During a parent teacher conference, the teacher says "Who should I disclose
information about your child to?"
Interdependence - ANSWER Between dependence, the child is affected by problems
within the family.
(circular causality)
e.g.: The parents could be fighting, going through a divorce, or a family member could be
chronically sick.
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, Family system approach
family is always ____________ and ____________
& adapting to its ____________ and the ____________ - ANSWER family is always
changing and self-organizing
-Adapting to its member and the outside environment
According to Murray Bowen's Family Systems Theory, what accurately reflects what he called
the Family Projection Process? - ANSWER parental perception of child problems can
become self-fulfilling prophecy in the child's self-image.
Laws related to student confidentiality - ANSWER FERPA (Family educational rights and
privacy act)
-Parents have the right to inspect records.
-Have right to request to fix records
-School must have written permission from parent to release information
Early Head Start - ANSWER a federal program that provides counseling and other
services to low-income parents and children under the age of 3
What It does:
-Works to improve prenatal health-Improve infant and toddler development
-Enhance healthy family functioning
-Stresses parental engagement in children's growth
PA Code of Professional Conduct - ANSWER provides a set of guidelines that education
professionals should follow to conduct themselves responsibly inside and outside the
classroom
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