Deck 3: Social Work Theories, Practice Models, and the Strengths-Based Direct Practice Framework

Question 1

A subsystem is a set of entities that forms a system within a larger system.For example, a family system can be further grouped according to the member roles (e.g., parents, spouses, or siblings).

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The core of cognitive therapy is that a person's feelings can strongly influence their behavior.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

"Reality of the world is an agreement between individuals, families, communities, and the larger society" is one of the basic tenets of social constructivism.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Solution-focused practice aims to discover what the client is doing wrong in the present.

Question 5

According to Bronfenbrenner, what are the subsystems that impact human interaction in ecosystems theory?

A)Micro system
B)Mezzo system
C)Alternative system
D)Macro system
E)Chrono system

Question 6

What are types of attachment styles in attachment theory?

A)Secure attachment
B)Insecure anxious-ambivalent attachment
C)Anxious-avoidant attachment
D)Disorganized attachment

Question 7

Which of the following statements is in conflict with the strengths-based perspective?

A)Every individual has inherent abilities and resources that can be utilized to increase functioning and cope with life challenges.
B)Individual strengths are unique to each person.
C)Some people are better able to capitalize on their strengths in comparison to others.
D)People possess individual and environmental strengths that can be used to improve their lives.
E)None of the above.

Question 8

Please provide an example of and describe a closed system as understood by systems theory.

Question 9

How do you understand the person-in-environment perspective?

Question 10

Give some examples of typical behaviors of a child with anxious-avoidant attachment style.