Theories And Models

Question 1

Theories that explain human behavior by describing how humans interact with each other or react to certain stimuli.

Social work theories are general explanations that are supported by evidenced base

Answer 1

Developmental Theories

Question 2

Views human behavior through larger contexts, such as members of families, communities, and broader society

1 thing changes within a system, the whole system is affected

Micro Meso Macro levels

Answer 2

Systems Theory

Question 3

uses up its energy and dies

Answer 3

Closed System

Question 4

becoming specialized in structure and function

Answer 4

Differentiation

Question 5

closed, disorganized, stagnant, using up available energy

Answer 5

Entropy

Question 6

multiple paths, same results

Families are seen as being goal oriented

Answer 6

Equifinality

Question 7

Steady State

Family strive for a sense of balance

Answer 7

Homeostasis

Question 8

Obtaining resources from the environment that are necessary to attain the goals of the system

Answer 8

Input

Question 9

Exchange of energy and resources between systems that promote growth and transformation

Answer 9

Negative Entropy

Question 10

a system with ross boundary exchange

Answer 10

Open System

Question 11

A product of the system that exports to the environment

Answer 11

Output

Question 12

A major component of a system made up of 2 or more interdependent components that interact in order to attain their own purpose and the purposes of the system in which thy are embedded

The concept of hierarchies describes how families organize themselves into various …

Answer 12

Subsystem

Question 13

An entity that is served by a number of component systems organized in interacting relationships

Answer 13

Suprasystem

Question 14

Energy that is integrated into the system so it can be used by the system to accomplish its goals

Answer 14

Throughput

Question 15

This theory searches for the causes of behavior not in the individual alone, but in the interactions among the members of the group. What type of theory approach is this?

Answer 15

Family Systems Theory Approach

Question 16

This theory argues that in order to understand a family system a social worker must look.
A) each individual and their problems
B) family as a whole
C) parents and children seperatley

Answer 16

B) Family as a whole

ex: ppl do not exist in a vacuum they live, play, go to school, and work with other people.

Question 17

Diagrams of family relationships beyond a family tree allowing a social worker and client to visualize heredity patterns and major personality traits can be determined by using?

Answer 17

Genograms

Question 18

Social roles and interpersonal interactions are the focus of treatment. Such key clinical issues include:
establishing a contract with the family
examining alliances within the family
identifying where power resides
determining the relationship of each family member to the problems

IS A TYPE OF THERAPY APPROACH>

Answer 18

family therapy approach

Question 19

Encourage family members to “pretend” and encourage voluntary control of behavior

IS CALLED A ______ TECHNIQUE WITHIN _______ :

Answer 19

Pretend Technique

Strategic Family Therapy:

Question 20

Superficial behavioral changes within a system that do not change the structure of the system

IS CALLED A ______ TECHNIQUE WITHIN _______ :

Answer 20

First-Order-Changes

Strategic Family Therapy:

Question 21

Changes to the systematic interaction pattern so the system is reorganized and functions more effectively

IS CALLED A ______ TECHNIQUE WITHIN _______ :

Answer 21

Second-order Changes

Strategic Family Therapy:

Question 22

Families tend to preserve familiar organization and communication patterns; resistant to change

IS CALLED A ______ TECHNIQUE WITHIN _______ :

Answer 22

Family Homeostasis

Strategic Family Therapy:

Question 23

Changing the label attached to a person or problem from negative to positive so the situation can be perceived differently; it is hoped that new responses will evolve

IS CALLED A ______ TECHNIQUE WITHIN _______ :

Answer 23

Relabeling

Strategic Family Therapy:

Question 24

Prescribe the symptomatic behavior so a client realizes he or she can control it; uses the strength of resistance to change in order to move a client towards goals

IS CALLED A ______ TECHNIQUE WITHIN _______ :

Answer 24

Paradoxical Directive or Instruction

Strategic Family Therapy:

Question 25

The invisible set of functional demands organizing interaction among family members. This approach stresses the importance of family organization for the functioning of the group and the well-being of its members.

Answer 25

Structural Family Therapy

Question 26

Dysfunctional families tend to be characterized by either a pattern of rigid enmeshment or disengagement is what type of boundary? A) Boundaries with outside world B) Hierarchical Organization C) Interpersonal Boundaries

Answer 26

C) Interpersonal Boundaries because individual family members and promote their differentiation and autonomous, yet interdependent functioning

Question 27

This Boundary defines the family unit, but boundaries must be permeable enough to maintain a well-functioning open system A )Interpersonal Boundaries B )Boundaries C) Hierarchical Organization

Answer 27

B) Boundaries allows contact and reciprocal exchanges with the social world

Question 28

This boundary is maintained by generational boundaries A) Hierarchical Organization B) Interpersonal Boundaries C) Boundaries

Answer 28

A) Hierarchical Organization because the rules differentiating parent and child roles, rights, and obligations

Question 29

The Bowenian Family Therapy approach focuses on intergenerational approach, with 8 major theoretical constructs. What are the 8?

Answer 29

``` Differentiation Emotional Fusion Multigenerational Transmission Emotional Triangle Nuclear Family Societal Regression ```

Question 30

This allows a client to think through a situation without being drawn to act by either internal or external emotional pressures is ``` A) Multigeneration transmission B) Nuclear Family C) Emotional Fusion D) Differentiation E) Societal Regression F) Emotional Triangle ```

Answer 30

D) Differentiation the more differentiated, the more a client can be an individual while in emotional contact with the family

Question 31

If a member makes a move toward autonomy, it is experienced as abandonment by other members of the family is ``` A) Differentiation B) Societal Regression C) Emotional Fusion D) Multigeneration transmission E) Nuclear Family F) Emotional Triangle ```

Answer 31

F) Emotional Fusion is the counterpart of differentiation and refers to the tendency for family members to share an emotional response. This is the result of poor interpersonal boundaries between family members. In a fused family, there is little room for emotional autonomy.

Question 32

This context can focus a social worker on the differentiation in the system and on the transmission process ``` A) Multigeneration transmission B) Emotional Fusion C) Societal Regression D) Differentiation E) Nuclear Family F) Emotional Triangle ```

Answer 32

A) Multigeneration Transmission the connection of current generations to past generations as a natural process. Multigenerational transmission gives the present a context in history

Question 33

It is almost impossible for two people to interact without a triangulation ``` A) Societal Regression B) Emotional Fusion C) Emotional Triangle D) Differentiation E) Nuclear Family F) Multigeneration transmission ```

Answer 33

C) Emotional Triangel the network of relationships among three people A relationship can remain stable until anxiety is introduced. When anxiety is introduced into the dyad. a third party is recruited into a triangle to reduce the overall anxiety

Question 34

Bowen viewed society as a family and emotional system complete with its own multigenerational transmission, chronic anxiety, emotional train gels, cutoffs, projection, processes and fusion differentiation struggles ``` A) Societal Regression B) Emotional Fusion C) Emotional Triangle D) Differentiation E) Nuclear Family F) Multigeneration transmission ```

Answer 34

A) Societal Regression is manifested by problems such as the depletion of natural resources. Bowne's theory can be used to explain societal anxieties and social problems

Question 35

Sibling position is a factor in determining personality. Where a client is in birth order has an influence on how he or she relates to parents and siblings. Is a ``` A) Societal Regression B) Emotional Fusion C) Differentiation D) Nuclear Family E)Emotional Triangle F) Multigeneration transmission ```

Answer 35

D) Nuclear Family Most basic unit in society and there is a concern over the degree to which emotional fusion can occur in a family system. Clients forming relationships outside of the nuclear family tend to pick mates with the same level of differentiation

Question 36

A social worker helps members come to agreement regarding the purpose, function, and structure of a group. Self actualization occurs through Release of Feelings that block social performance etc.. This type of theory is called?

Answer 36

group theory