PSYC20008 Study Guide - Final Guide: Parenting Styles, Family Values, High High

• School: University of Melbourne
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC20008
• Professor: Katheirne Johnson

Document Summary

Family as dynamic system: dynamic systems model of family resilience, each person has their own needs, relatio(cid:374)ships defi(cid:374)e ea(cid:272)h perso(cid:374)(cid:859)s role, substantial changes to any one member can change every other member. Some families can work together to overcome difficult events: distressful, persistent, disruptive transitions. Events that are too burdensome on a family can weaken relationships. Family belief system: making meaning, hopeful outlook, transcendence. Family organization: flexible family structure, connectedness, external supports. Communication: clear information, emotional sharing, collaborative problem solving. Influence of parent-(cid:272)hild atta(cid:272)h(cid:373)e(cid:374)t o(cid:374) (cid:272)hildre(cid:374)(cid:859)s de(cid:448)elop(cid:373)e(cid:374)t: parent-child attachment: emotional bond between parent and child that endures across time and contexts, serves 3 purposes: security (increased confidence to explore), survival (food and safety), co-regulation (of emotions, arousal) Shapes the (cid:272)hild(cid:859)s per(cid:272)eptio(cid:374)s of the (cid:449)orld a(cid:374)d themselves. (cid:272)a(cid:374) (cid:272)o(cid:374)tri(cid:271)ute to the (cid:272)hild(cid:859)s adjust(cid:373)e(cid:374)t/ (cid:373)aladjust(cid:373)e(cid:374)t: secure attachment, insecure/ resistant, insecure/ avoidant, disorganized/ disoriented influenced by family dynamics, family circumstances, caregiver characteristics implications for social development, psychological development, physical development.