Deck 1: Introduction to Theory and Its Application to Social Work Practice

Question 1

A ______ is defined as the worldview or way of perceiving the world.

A) perspective
B) theory
C) practice mode
D) meta-theory

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A ______ is defined as a theory concerned with the investigation, analysis, or description of theory itself.

A) perspective
B) theory
C) practice mode
D) meta-theory

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A ______ as a set of statements aimed at explaining or proving why something happens.

A) perspective
B) theory
C) practice mode
D) meta-theory

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A ______ describes how social workers can apply and implement theories in their practice.

A) perspective
B) theory
C) practice mode
D) meta-theory

Question 5

One example of a perspective is the ______ perspective.

A) strengths
B) systems
C) mindfulness
D) positivism

Question 6

According to the text, which of the following is a meta-theory?

A) strengths
B) systems
C) mindfulness
D) positivism

Question 7

According to the text, which of the following is a practice model?

A) strengths
B) systems
C) mindfulness
D) positivism

Question 8

One example of a theory is the ______ theory

A) strengths
B) systems
C) mindfulness
D) positivism

Question 9

Which question is relevant to the historical framework that social workers use to choose a theory?

A) How consistent is this theory with social work values and ethics?
B) Why is this particular theory or perspective emerging at this moment in time?
C) What sources of knowledge does this theory support
D) What does this theory say about human behavior?

Question 10

Which question is relevant to the conceptual framework that social workers uses to critique a theory?

A) Is this theory or perspective a new understanding of human behavior?
B) Why is this particular theory or perspective emerging at this moment in time?
C) How consistent is this theory with social work values and ethics?
D) What is it that makes this understanding of human behavior important to our current context?

Question 11

Which theorist was a proponent of psychodynamic theory?

A) Rank
B) Freire
C) Naess
D) Chenault

Question 12

Which theorist was a proponent of critical theory?

A) Rank
B) Freire
C) Naess
D) Chenault

Question 13

Which theorist was a proponent of human development theory?

A) Rank
B) Freire
C) Naess
D) Chenault

Question 14

Which theorist was a proponent of ecological theory?

A) Rank
B) Freire
C) Naess
D) Chenault

Question 15

______ examines the impact of the natural world on humans and the intrinsic worth of the natural world.

A) Ecological theory
B) Critical theory
C) Systems theory
D) Conflict theory

Question 16

Which of the following statements is a myth about social work theory?

A) Not every theory or idea is relevant to social work practice.
B) Theory is too difficult and complicated for social workers to understand.
C) Not every theory is applicable or relevant to every situation.
D) Some theories are complex and challenging to understand.

Question 17

Which of the following statements best describes social workers as pragmatists?

A) They tend to use just one perspective, theory or model in all cases or practice-based situations.
B) They start with the assumption that they have the one, true political perspective, or social theory, or knowledge-generating method.
C) They are aware of their limitations and fallibility and strive to create the best society possible, given the tools they have available.
D) They acknowledge the importance of subjectivity, multiple ways of knowing, and that knowledge is time and context-bound.

Question 18

Which of the following statements best describes social workers as positivists?

A) They use just one perspective, theory or model in all cases or practice-based situations.
B) They acknowledge the importance of subjectivity and multiple ways of knowing.
C) They value ethics-based quest for democracy, equality, justice and freedom for all people.
D) They believe that there is an objective truth that can be discovered through systematic inquiry.

Question 19

Which of the following statements best describes social workers as social constructionists?

A) They use just one perspective, theory or model in all cases or practice-based situations.
B) They acknowledge the importance of subjectivity and multiple ways of knowing.
C) They value ethics-based quest for democracy, equality, justice and freedom for all people.
D) They believe that there is an objective truth that can be discovered through systematic inquiry.

Question 20

Which theory is central to social work and provides social workers with a value-based approach?

A) critical theory
B) ecological theory
C) pyschodynamic theory
D) systems theory

Question 21

Which of the following posits that our minds are vehicles designed to tell us how others see things?

A) ecological theory
B) symbolic interactionism
C) pyschodynamic theory
D) systems theory

Question 22

The intersectionality theory is a theory under ______.

A) environmental and ecological theories
B) life span and family life course theories
C) behavior and cognitive theories
D) theories of culture and white privilege

Question 23

The nigrescence theory is a theory under ______.

A) environmental and ecological theories
B) life span and family life course theories
C) behavior and cognitive theories
D) theories of culture and white privilege

Question 24

Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart is featured in the text for her work on the ______.

A) pivotal role played by cognition in shaping human behavior
B) different forms of diversity in social work practice
C) historical trauma as it impacts human growth and development
D) belief that individuals sought pleasure and/or avoided pain

Question 25

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the share decision making model?

A) It is not consistent with social work ethics.
B) It is a "two-expert" practice model: the psychiatrist and the patient.
C) It does not take much interest in clients' goals, interests, and values.
D) It produces better results in clients' medication use.

Question 26

Scientific theory typically includes overarching ideas and themes that are developed deductively based on the results of many empirical research studies

Question 27

Meta-theory is a theory concerned with the investigation, analysis, or description of theory itself.

Question 28

Shared decision making model is a social work practice model that places minimal importance on clients' life goals, interests, and values.

Question 29

The use of theory in social work practice leads to oppression.

Question 30

Symbolic interactionism argues human behavior is an interpretation of what we do and how we perceive what others do.

Question 31

Describe the difference between perspective, theory, and practice model.

Question 32

Discuss how the shared decision making model can be used in social work practice.

Question 33

Define meta-theory and name four different meta-theories.

Question 34

Provide an example that shows theoretical awareness is important for social work practice.

Question 35

Discuss three myths that underlie the use of theory in social work practice.