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Nuclear Family Two adults + children living together Traditional family unit
Extended Family Includes additional relatives (grandparents, aunts, uncles) living in the home More support for child care & daily needs
Single-Parent Family One parent performs roles of both mother and father Financial + emotional strain often ↑
Blended / Reconstituted Family Parents with children from previous marriages Stepchildren + biological children living together
Social Contract Family Unmarried couple living together Share responsibilities, may or may not have children
Homosexual Family Same-sex partners with or without children May be biological, adopted, or donor-conceived
Adoptive Family Parents legally adopt child Full permanent parental rights
Foster Family Temporary care Children placed by social services or court order Goal = reunite child with biological parents
Communal Family Group of people living together, sharing roles, resources, and responsibilities Based on common values and beliefs
Transnational / Transitional Family One or both parents work away from home or another country Long separation periods
LGBTQ+ Family LGBTQ+ parents raising children May be adopted, biological, or blended
Grandparent Family Grandparents raising grandchildren Increasing in the U.S.
Physical Maintenance Food, water, clothing, shelter, healthcare Meeting basic survival needs
Protection Safety, protection from harm Supervision and boundaries Parents keep children safe from danger & abuse
Nurturance Loving care, attention, and encouragement Emotional stability for healthy development
Socialization / Education Teaching right vs wrong Preparing child to be part of society Teaching rules, values, social norms
Reproduction Continuation of the family Bearing and raising children
Recreation Family activities that build connection Outings, holidays, shared hobbies
Support / Economic Support Providing money, resources, and stability Managing household responsibilities
Illness Affects family stress levels May change roles (child becomes caregiver)
Divorce Causes stress, role changes Children may feel guilt or blame Co-parenting becomes important
Death & Grief Family must adjust to loss Different ages grieve differently Communication & support are important
Homelessness Causes instability and stress Children may have developmental and school difficulties
Immigration Stress adapting to new culture Language barriers Financial strain Possible separation from extended family
Violence & Neglect Leads to trauma Affects emotional development and trust
Couple Stage Two people form a family unit Establishing a home, finances, roles
Childbearing Stage Birth of first child → adjustments Bonding, dividing tasks Learning new parenting roles
Childrearing Stage Families with children from preschool to adolescence Teaching independence & social skills
Child-launching Stage Children becoming independent Parents support child moving out Adjust to empty nest
Middle Years Parents renew interests Prepare for retirement Support adult children
Older Family Stage Retirement Role reversal with aging Adjust to health changes, loss
Firstborn Responsible Achievement-oriented Leaders
Middle Child Flexible Good negotiator/peacemaker
Youngest Child Charming Attention-seeking Often dependent
Only Child Mature early Independent Strong language skills
Autocratic Pattern One person (usually parent) makes all decisions Strict discipline
Patriarchal Pattern Male or father is the dominant authority
Matriarchal Pattern Female or mother is the head of household
Democratic Pattern Decisions shared by all members Open communication
Functional Family Supportive Meets physical & emotional needs Clear communication Nurturing and stable
Dysfunctional Family Lacks support Poor communication Abuse, neglect, inconsistent rules Leads to emotional/behavioral problems in children
Freud Oral Stage (Birth–18 months) Pleasure from mouth; sucking & biting; trust based on feeding.
Freud Anal Stage (18 months–3 years) Toilet training; gaining independence and control.
Freud Phallic Stage (3–6 years) Genitals become focus; Oedipus/Electra complex; identify with same-sex parent.
Freud Latency Stage (6–12 years) Sexual impulses repressed, social & intellectual development.
Freud Genital Stage (12–20 years) Sexual maturity; intimate relationships; independence.
Trust vs Mistrust (Birth–18 months) Needs met → forms trust; not met → mistrust.
Autonomy vs Shame (18 months–3 years) Independence; self-control; toilet training.
Initiative vs Guilt (3–6 years) Purpose; ability to try new things; guilt if criticized.
Industry vs Inferiority (6–12 years) School success; competence; inferiority if failing.
Identity vs Role Confusion (12–20 years) Who am I? Independence; peer influence.
Intimacy vs Isolation (20–30 years) Form strong relationships; fear of rejection → isolation.
Generativity vs Stagnation (30–65 years) Contribute to future generations; stagnation = self-absorption.
Ego Integrity vs Despair (65 years+) Satisfaction with life; despair if regretful.
Sensorimotor (Birth–2 years) Object permanence; learning through senses.
Preoperational (2–6 years) Egocentric; symbolic play; magical thinking.
Concrete Operational (6–12 years) Logical thinking; reversibility; conservation
Formal Operational (12+ years) Abstract reasoning; problem-solving.
Preconventional Level (4–10 years) Avoid punishment; self-interest.
Conventional Level (10–13/adolescence) Seek approval; follow rules to maintain social order
Postconventional Level (Adolescence–Adulthood) Internal moral principles; justice; human rights.
Gilligan — Preconventional Self-centered.
Gilligan — Conventional Caring for others; self-sacrifice.
Gilligan — Postconventional Responsibility for self & others; caring is moral foundation.
Cephalocaudal Growth from head → toe.
Proximodistal Growth from center → outward.
Defense Mechanisms — Purpose Protect the ego and reduce anxiety.
Identification Modeling behavior after someone admired.
Regression Returning to earlier developmental stage
Projection Attributing one’s own feelings to others.
Sublimation Channeling unacceptable impulses into acceptable actions.
Characteristics of Growth & Development Occur in orderly patterns Are continuous Affect all body systems Are influenced by environment Follow directions: cephalocaudal & proximodistal
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