PSY343H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Childhood Obesity, Conduct Disorder, Multisystemic Therapy
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General systems theory studies the biological processes behind organization. System: contains units that are binded to one another (relationships) Boundaries exist within each system: may be clear for some, but are usually abstract in humans, difference between monogamy and having an affair. Monogamy rules have clear boundaries for spouses. Affairs are considered out of bounds" because it does not follow regular non-monogamous rules of relationship. Systems are connected to one another through hierarchies organizes. When disrupted or exceeds a certain limit, control mechanisms in autonomic and hormonal nervous system are activated to bring back balance. 4 major systemic approaches: structural, communication/strategic, bowenian, evidence-based family therapies. Individual is not the patient, it is the entirety of couples or families that are the patient. Only a few members of the family may participate in therapeutic process. An individual"s symptom belongs to the system of the family. Emerged from 2 organizations: double bind and mri.
