PYC4804 Assignment 5 2024 | Due September 2024

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PYC4804 Assignment 5 2024 | Due September 2024. All questions answered.

Case Study

Alisha (14 years old) was referred to a psychologist, for psychotherapeutic intervention, because of concerning eating behaviour. Her mom, Tisha (45 years old) reported that she has found chocolate bar wrappings hidden in Alisha’s room, and has also noticed the remnants of vomit in the toilet bowls. In the parent intake interview, Alisha’s parents, Tisha and Clinton (53 years old) …………

Question 1
Based on the case study above, draw a comprehensive ecomap of the family. Use the following symbols in your ecomap.
1. Males indicated by a
2. Female indicated by a
3. Deceased indicated as
4. Ambivalence
5. Distant relationship
6. Close relationship
7. Conflictual relationship

Question 2:
Based on the case study above, provide a comprehensive first order cybernetic analysis of the family. In your answer, also include the following:
a) How is pathology conceptualised from a FOC perspective
b) What is the role of the psychologists?
c) Provide a comprehensive discussion around the rules and boundaries, relationship styles and communication in the family system.

Question 3:
Provide a brief description of the main concepts of Murray Bowen’s Theory, how health and/or …….