PSY 220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Family Therapy, Coparenting, Nuclear Family

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A family is a whole consisting of interrelated parts- each of which affects and is affected by every other part, and each of which contributes to the functioning of the whole. It is a dynamic system- a self-organizing system that adapts itself to changes in its members and to changes in its environment. Influence on attachment theory on study of adult romantic relationships. Perspective so far this semester: focus on physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of the individual in terms of genetic and environmental influences. Capable of: feeding babies effectively, providing sensitive parenting, becoming attachment figures, serving as secure base= equal to moms and dads. Differ in quantity and style of parenting- total time spent with children- moms tend to spend more time and spending the amount of time doing direct care giving. Moms typical style is holding, talking to, and quiet play but fathers can adopt this style if they are primary caregiver.

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