Second-Order Cybernetics Focuses Primarily on

question 21

Multiple Choice

Second-order cybernetics focuses primarily on

• A) the role of circular causality in a family system.
• B) feedback loops.
• C) boundaries within a family subsystem.
• D) the impact of the family therapist on the family system.

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Definitions:

Watson and Colleagues

Refers to John B. Watson, the founder of behaviorism, and his collaborators who contributed to the development of behavioral psychology.

Cognitive-Behavioral

A therapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.

Skill Building Therapies

Therapies that focus on developing and enhancing personal skills and coping mechanisms for more effective behavior and interaction.

Meta-Analysis

A statistical technique that combines the results of multiple studies to arrive at a conclusion about a body of research on a particular topic.