HD 204 1nd Edition Lecture 7 Outline of Last Lecture I Purpose of Communication II Dimension of Family Behavior III Cohesion IV Levels of Cohesion V Parenting Styles VI Family Flexibility VII Levels of Family Flexibility VIII The Circumplex Model Outline of Current Lecture II Olson s Circumplex Model III Supporting Functions of Communication Current Lecture Olson s Circumplex Model o Most well functioning families fall in balanced or mid range o More likely to have open communication and rule making o May shift positions with particular events stressors and developmental stages Supporting Functions of Communication o Establishes family images o Creates family theme How does the family present itself to the world Themes Communicates values Indicates a family s paradigm or a view of the world o Establishes boundaries What separates the system from its environment Physical or psychological limits Regulates access to People Place Idea Value Managing biosocial issues These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute Gender Age Power Roles
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