PYC4808
ASSIGNMENT 5 2024
, Question 1: Ecomap of the Family
Create a visual representation (ecomap) that maps out the relationships within Alisha's
family. Use the specified symbols to indicate gender, relationships, and the nature of
these relationships. You'll need to include Alisha, her parents (Tisha and Clinton), her
brother Dante, and possibly extended family members or other significant individuals if
relevant. Focus on depicting:
Alisha's relationship with her parents and brother (e.g., close, distant, or
conflictual)
Tisha and Clinton's marital relationship
Any ambivalence or conflicting relationships within the family
Question 2: First Order Cybernetic (FOC) Analysis of the Family
In this analysis, you're expected to focus on the observable interactions within the family
system without assuming the existence of deeper, underlying forces or structures.
1. Pathology Conceptualization from FOC Perspective:
o Pathology is viewed as existing within the system's interactions rather than
within individuals. The symptoms (like Alisha’s eating behavior) are
considered feedback mechanisms within the family system.
2. Role of the Psychologist:
o The psychologist's role is to observe and possibly intervene in the family's
communication patterns and interactions to restore balance.
3. Discussion on Rules, Boundaries, Relationship Styles, and
Communication:
o Rules and Boundaries: Discuss the implicit and explicit rules governing
family interactions, such as how emotions are expressed and how family
members relate to each other.
o Relationship Styles: Address the dynamics of the relationships (e.g.,
enmeshment between Alisha and her mother, distant relationship between
Clinton and the family).