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What are the functions of the family? How are the functions of the family related to variations of family patterns?


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Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, often aimed at reducing distress or preventing feared events.

Reassurance

A communication technique used to alleviate fear or anxiety, often by providing comfort or information to dispel concerns.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that provides a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders.

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