Family & Development

Family Systems Theory

Family systems theory views an individual person as a complex being operating within a system.

Bowlby Secure Base

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Window of Vulnerability for Mental Illness

The window of vulnerability for mental illness refers to specific periods in an individual's life when they are more susceptible to developing mental health disorders. This can be due to various factors such as biological changes, stress, or environmental influences, often occurring during adolescence or major life transitions.

Pervasive & Pervasive Pattern

The characteristic behaviours and thoughts are evident in almost all aspects of a person's life, always present.

Love Object Choice Psychology

This concept refers to the psychological processes involved in selecting a romantic or sexual partner. It is influenced by unconscious desires, past experiences, and internalized models of relationships. In psychoanalytic theory, love object choice is often linked to childhood relationships with parents or primary caregivers, shaping one's preferences and attractions in adulthood.

Identity Foreclosure

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