Relational Dependency

Question

Instructions

Week 8 instructions below

Week 8

Post your comments and opinions on possible pros and cons, as well

as benefits and limitations.

Bornstein, R. F. (2019). Synergistic dependencies in partner and elder

abuse. The American Psychologist, 74(6), 713–724.

Relational dynamics, especially in the elderly population can influence

many personal factors such as memory, thinking and communications.

Being aware of these dynamics during an interview can greatly assist

or hinder the investigative process. Based upon the research article

how would you identify and evaluate the relational dependency. What

interview technique would you employ to counter any negative

dynamics that may hinder the communication process? Do you believe

a structured interview or questionnaire would produce positive results?

If so why?