PSY 3123 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Maladaptation, Situation Two

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3123
• Professor: carolinesullivan

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Abcx model: a = stressor, b = crisis-meeting resources, c = perception of the stressor, x = crisis. Double abcx model: abcx + post crisis, aa = pile up of demands, bb = adaptive resources, cc = perception/coherence, xx = family adaptation (bonadaptation vs. maladaptation) 5 general types of stressors: a: initial stressor, normative stress, strains before stressors, efforts of family to cope, ambiguity. Resources: b: personal resources, resources of family system, social support. Perception: snag points c: appraisal of the situation, meaning they find in it, level of communication, goals and values.