Explain the Differences Between Universal,cultural-Specific,and Idiosyncratic Family Patterns

question 9

Essay

Explain the differences between universal,cultural-specific,and idiosyncratic family patterns. How might this apply when providing family therapy,both to the family and to the therapist,and the therapist's own "cultural filters?"

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

The psychological concept that represents the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it accordingly, as opposed to acting on the pleasure principle.

Erogenous Zones

Areas of the body especially sensitive to sexual stimulation.

Psychosexual Stages

A theory proposed by Freud that child development occurs in five stages (oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital) each associated with pleasure in different parts of the body.

Projective Tests

Psychological assessments that involve presenting individuals with ambiguous stimuli and interpreting their responses based on the projection of their subconscious thoughts and feelings.