Deck 6: The Spiritual Person

Question 1

Ordinary experiences such as sleeping or dreaming and non-ordinary experiences such as peak experiences or religious experiences describe which of the four components of Wilber's integral theory of consciousness?

A)self-system
B)lines of consciousness
C)states of consciousness
D)levels of consciousness

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Infants who are learning to trust or not to trust their immediate environment,developing a sense of object permanence,and forming first images or a sense of the ultimate are in which of Fowler's stages of faith development?

A)synthetic-conventional faith
B)mythic-literal faith
C)universalizing faith
D)pre-stage: primal faith

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Young adults who have increased responsibility for commitments,lifestyle,beliefs,and attitudes are in which of Fowler's stages of faith development?

A)synthetic-conventional faith
B)individuative-reflective faith
C)universalizing faith
D)intuitive-projective faith

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A therapeutic approach based on transpersonal theories and specifically targeted to the spiritual dimension of a person's life is which of the following?

A)first force therapies
B)second force therapies
C)third force therapies
D)fourth force therapies

Question 5

Most middle-aged people do not reach this stage of faith development,which requires the integration of what has been suppressed or unrecognized in an earlier stage of development.Which of Fowler's stages of faith development does this represent?

A)conjunctive faith
B)mythic-literal faith
C)universalizing faith
D)individuative-reflective faith

Question 6

The patterning of spiritual beliefs and practice into social institutions,with community support and traditions maintained over time,is called ______.

A)religion
B)faith
C)spirituality
D)ideology

Question 7

A therapeutic approach that evolved from behavioral theories and focuses on learned habits is which of the following?

A)first force therapies
B)second force therapies
C)third force therapies
D)fourth force therapies

Question 8

A person's search for a sense of meaning and morally fulfilling relationships between oneself,others,and the universe is called ______.

A)religion
B)faith
C)spirituality
D)ideology

Question 9

All levels,lines,and states of consciousness are navigated by which of the following components of Wilber's integral theory of consciousness?

A)self-system
B)developmental streams
C)phases of transcendence
D)multiethnic awareness

Question 10

When children have the tools of speech and symbolic representation they are in which of Fowler's stages of faith development?

A)mythic-literal faith
B)universalizing faith
C)intuitive-projective faith
D)conjunctive faith

Question 11

A therapeutic approach rooted in experiential/humanistic/existential theories and helps the person to deal with existential despair and seeks the actualization of individual potential is which of the following?

A)first force therapies
B)second force therapies
C)third force therapies
D)fourth force therapies

Question 12

What is the most prevalent religious affiliation in the United States?

A)Judaism
B)Christianity
C)Islam
D)Buddhism

Question 13

A therapeutic approach based on dynamic theories of human behavior with the prime concern to deal with repression and resolving instinctual conflicts is which of the following?

A)first force therapies
B)second force therapies
C)third force therapies
D)fourth force therapies

Question 14

Various developmental milestones that unfold within the human psyche describe which of the four components of Wilber's integral theory of consciousness?

A)self-system
B)lines of consciousness
C)states of consciousness
D)levels of consciousness

Question 15

A universal aspect of human existence which is an integral,centering process underlying the formation of beliefs,values,and meanings is called ______.

A)religion
B)faith
C)spirituality
D)ideology

Question 16

Adolescents who have a capacity for abstract thinking and manipulation of concepts which affects the process of developing both identity and faith are in which of Fowler's stages of faith development?

A)synthetic-conventional faith
B)mythic-literal faith
C)universalizing faith
D)pre-stage: primal faith

Question 17

People who are able to live sacrificial lives aimed at transformation of humankind are in what stage of Fowler's stages of faith development?

A)synthetic-conventional faith
B)mythic-literal faith
C)universalizing faith
D)prestage-primal faith

Question 18

The development of a personal self,including ideas,outlook,and worldview,is called ______.

A)religion
B)faith
C)spirituality
D)ideology

Question 19

When children take on stories,beliefs,and practices that symbolize belonging to their community,they are in which stage of Fowler's stages of faith development?

A)synthetic-conventional faith
B)mythic-literal faith
C)universalizing faith
D)prestage-primal faith

Question 20

Developmental streams such as cognition,morals,and spirituality describe which of the four components of Wilber's integral theory of consciousness?

A)self-system
B)lines of consciousness
C)states of consciousness
D)levels of consciousness

Question 21

When people pattern their spiritual beliefs and practices into social institutions,this reflects their spirituality.

Question 22

The most recent Gallup Polls reports that what percent of the American population attend religious services on a weekly basis?

A)8%
B)37%
C)75%
D)90%

Question 23

Gandhi,Mother Teresa,and Martin Luther King,Jr.are thought to have attained which stage of faith that most people never reach?

A)conjunctive faith
B)universalizing faith
C)transcendent faith
D)ultimate faith

Question 24

First force therapies are based on dynamic theories of human behavior and are concerned with dealing with repression and resolving instinctual conflicts by developing insight.

Question 25

Fowler's stages of faith development is most associated with which of the major theoretical perspectives?

A)psychodynamic
B)social constructivist
C)developmental
D)humanistic

Question 26

The security and certainty of one's view of the universe,one's answer to profound and mundane questions,and one approach to organizing collective life is known as ______.

A)sacred canopy
B)Christian privilege
C)Islamic foundation
D)social constructionism

Question 27

We should view Fowler's stages of faith development as achievement goals or steps necessary for salvation.

Question 28

An important nonsectarian Afrocentric tradition of celebrating African American strengths and empowerment is known as ______.

A)Zoroastrianism
B)Shintoism
C)Kwanzaa
D)Wicca

Question 29

Third force therapies evolved from behavioral theories,focus on leaned habits,and seek to remove symptoms through various processes of direct learning.

Question 30

The ultimate environment,which is considered to be the highest level of reality,is an important concept in Fowler's stages of faith development.

Question 31

Many recent investigations concerning spirituality suggest ______.

A)positive workings of the mind are trainable skills through meditation
B)stressors that affect the brain are harmful to a person's health and well-being
C)links between subjective experiences reported during mediation and alterations in brain function
D)all of these

Question 32

Describe the rationales for including spirituality in social work education.

Question 33

Ulrich Beck's understanding of spirituality focuses on ______.

A)search for divine transcendence
B)folk healing and shamanism
C)institutionalized religion
D)positive human qualities

Question 34

According to Fowler's stages of faith development,the stage of adolescence and beyond is called synthetic-conventional faith,which refers to the capacity for abstract thinking and manipulation of concepts,which affects the process of developing both identity and faith.

Question 35

According to Fowler's stages of faith development,the stage of intuitive-projective faith happens in early childhood between ages 2-7 when they have new tools of speech and symbolic representation.

Question 36

Five broad historical phases trace the development of linkages between spirituality and social work in the U.S.The phase that included competing explanations of human behavior that distinguished between individual moral blame and a focus on social reform and social justice is which of the following phases?

A)sectarian origins
B)resurgence of spirituality
C)transcending boundaries
D)indigenous pre-colonial period

Question 37

In Fowler's stages of faith development,he found a positive relationship between age and stage development and suggested that as we age we move to a higher state of spirituality.

Question 38

A major focus of transpersonal theory is ______.

A)humanity's highest potential
B)understanding and realization of intuitive spiritual and transcendent state of consciousness
C)relevance of a transpersonal orientation to the realm of everyday life
D)all of these

Question 39

Faith is a broad concept that can be expressed even by people who do not believe in God.

Question 40

Compare and contrast spirituality and religion.

Question 41

Briefly discuss what you have learned about spirituality and race/ethnicity in one of the following groups: African Americans,Hispanic and Latino(a)Americans,Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders,or Native Americans.

Question 42

Identify and describe the phases in the history of spirituality in the development of social work.

Question 43

Identify and describe Canda and Furman's four alternative ideological responses to LGBTQ persons within Christianity.

Question 44

Explain what you have learned about spirituality and human diversity.Specifically,discuss the impact of religion and spirituality in the lives of oppressed groups.

Question 45

Explain how this chapter on the spiritual person has helped you to be more aware of different religious or spiritual paths.Cite examples of information that has contributed to this awareness.From your learning,what do you need to do to be more aware of your own values,beliefs,and biases concerning religion and spirituality?

Question 46

Give examples of questions you might ask when assessing a client's spirituality.

Question 47

Explain the role of spirituality in social work practice.Discuss the progress of the profession in reference to having an interest in spirituality as a dimension of a person's life.

Question 48

Draw a diagram to illustrate Wilber's quadrants and levels of consciousness

Question 49

Discuss the critiques of Fowler's and Wilber's theories within the context of conflict perspective.

Question 50

Why is important to assess clients' spirituality?

Question 51

List the four possible ways that many LGBTQ persons resolve the tension they experience between their faith and their sexuality.

Question 52

Choose one race/ethnicity group identified in the chapter and describe the most important spirituality themes associated with this group.

Question 53

What are the three factors significant to understanding religious conflict today?

Question 54

Discuss the evidence that links spirituality and mental health.

Question 55

Compare and contrast Fowler's and Wilber's theories of spiritual development.How do you think these models are useful to social work practice? Cite examples of why you think they are useful.

Question 56

Identify the usefulness of transpersonal theories of human development in social work practice.Cite examples of what you learned.