FAS 370 1st Edition Lecture 9Outline of Last Lecture I. Family ProcessesA. Definition, DescriptionII. Individual processesA. Distance RegulationB. ReciprocityC. Interactional SynchronyD. TouchE. SightF. Vocal PatternsIII. 2 Types of ParentsA. Emotionally CoachingB. Emotionally DismissiveIV. RulesOutline of Current LectureI. RulesA. Rule SequencesB. Implicit/Explicit RulesC. Positive/Negative RulesII. Generational ProcessesA. InfluenceCurrent LectureI. RulesA. Rule Sequences- Intricate behavioral sequences that impact others. Ex. How you manage time, how you manage space- Most rules are not easily recognized- Rules need to adjust to life’s changes and be adaptable- Sometimes we have rules still in place that are no longer effective. For instance, something that used to work but no longer works out according to life’s season.B. Implicit/Explicit RulesImplicit Rules- Rules that we have that are understood but not readily recognized- Very powerful, influence behaviorExplicit Rules- Formally understood and identified- Not as powerful as implicit rules because they have to be saidC. Positive/Negative RulesNegative Rules- Negative rules are linked with low emotional expressiveness. Positive Rules- Positive rules are associated with high emotional expressivenessPositive and Negative Rules- Both positive and negative rules are related to the closeness of the family as well as the functions of the familyIII. Generational Processes- Foundation of family meaning- Unique between families- Family relationships influence you more than outside relationships because they create attitudes and ways of thinking within you- Generation connects parents to children as well as extended family members.A. InfluenceReasons that families influence us so much:- Because they are permanent; you cannot change the family you are biologically related to- Change is attainable but extremely hard- Parents and family influence us from
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