Systems Theory / Ecological perspectives - chapter 1

Question 1

Systems: A set of elements that are orderly and interrelated to make a “?”

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A set of elements that are orderly and interrelated to make a FUNCTIONAL WHOLE.

Question 2

The borders of margins that seprate one entity from another:

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Boundaries

Question 3

A secondary or subordinate system that is a component of a larger system:

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Subsystem

Question 4

The tendency for a system to maintain a relatively stable, constant state of balance:

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homeostasis

Question 5

The culturally established social behavior and conduct expected of a person in any designated interpersonal relationship:

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Role

Question 6

A reciprocal, dynamic, interpersonal connection characterized by patterns of emotional exchange, communication, and behavioral interaction:

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Relationship

Question 7

The energy, information, or communication flow received from other systems:

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Input

Question 8

The response of a system, after receiving and processing input, that affects other systems in the environment:

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Output

Question 9

A special form of input in which a system receives information about its own performance:

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Feedback (positive/negative)

Question 10

The point at which two systems (individuals, families, groups, organizations, or communities) come into contact with each other or communicate:

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Interface

Question 11

A system’s tendency to move from a simpler to a more complex existence:

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Differentiation

Question 12

The tendency of a system to progress toward disorganization, depletion, and death:

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Entropy

Question 13

The process of a system toward growth and development:

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Negative entropy

Question 14

The fact that there are many different means to the same end:

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Equifinality

Question 15

Ecological perspective

The conditions, circumstances, and human interactions that encompass human beings:

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Social environment

Question 16

Ecological perspective

People’s active and dynamic communication with others in their environment:

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Transactions

Question 17

Ecological perspective

The natural power of active involvement between people and their environments:

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Energy

Question 18

Ecological perspective

The capacty to adjust to surrounding environmental conditions:

Answer 18

Adaptation

Question 19

Ecological perspective

A form of adaptation that implies a struggle to overcome problems:

Answer 19

Coping

Question 20

Ecological perspective

The mutual reliance of each person on every other person:

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Interdependence

Question 21

A micro orientation to social work practice involves focusing on “?” needs, problems and strengths.

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Individual’s

Question 22

Any small group, including family, work groups, and other social groups: “?” system

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Mezzo system

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A system larger than a small group :

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Macro system

Question 24

Two major types of macro systems that impact individual clients:

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Communities and Organizations

Question 25

3 models of community change

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Locality development social planning social action

Question 26

Community change can best be brought about through broad participation of a wide spectrum of people at the local community level:

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Locality development model

Question 27

Community change in a complex industrial environment requires highly trained and skilled planners who can guide complex change processes:

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Social planning model

Question 28

Pressure the power structure for increased resources or for treatment for oppressed people:

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Social action model

Question 29

Social workers' role | SW helps a client cope with various stresses ranging from crisis situations:

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Enabler

Question 30

Social workers' role: | SW resolves arguments or conflicts among micro, mezzo, or macro system:

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Mediator

Question 31

Social workers' role | SW bring people together and organize them to pursue any number of goals:

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Integrator/coordinator

Question 32

Social workers' role | SW have some level of administrative responsibility for a social agency or other unit:

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Manager

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Social workers' role | SW give information and teach skills to client and other system:

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Educator

Question 34

Social workers' role | SW determine whether program/agency/policy/ are effective.

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Analyst/Evaluator

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Social workers' role | SW help link clients (individuals, groups, organizations, communities) with community resources and services:

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Broker

Question 36

Social workers' role | SW guide and direct a group encounter or gathering.

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Facilitator

Question 37

Social workers' role | SW call attention to an issue.

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Initiator

Question 38

Social workers' role | SW represents an organization, a group, or an individual that is trying to gain something from another group or system:

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Negotiator

Question 39

Social workers' role SW speaks out on the behalf of individuals, groups, or communities to promote fair and equitable treatment or gain needed resources:

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Advocate

Question 40

Theories provide conceptual "?" for how to view the "?"

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framework | world

Question 41

Ecosystems theory is fundamental to social work because there is an emphasis on "?" within the "?"

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person environment

Question 42

5 types of coping skills: | 1. obtaining "?"

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information

Question 43

5 types of coping skills: | 2. thinking about and planning for "?"

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future

Question 44

5 types of coping skills: | 3. Controlling "/"

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emotions

Question 45

5 types of coping skills: | 4. Control their needs for "/"

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immediate gratification

Question 46

5 types of coping skills: | 5. Identifying alternative ways of approaching a "/" situations and evaluating "?" of each alternative.

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problematic situation the pros and cons