Ecological Systems Theory Flashcards
Ecological systems theory is concerned with the interaction and interdependence of individuals with their surrounding what?
Systems
T/F - Ecological systems theory takes a holistic view by assessing how individuals affect and are affected by such physical, social, political, and cultural systems.
true
T/F - Ecological systems theory is NOT a theoretical basis for facilitating social evolution and individual growth and development by providing a framework to assess individuals in their environment and determine the most appropriate system in which to intervene.
false
T/F - Origins of systems theory, social theory, and bioecological systems theory
False systems theory, ecological theory, and bioecological systems theory
Ecological systems theory was developed from systems theory which aims to explore the interactions and interdependence of organisms with their environment
False - it holds that the whole of a system is greater than the sum of its parts where the elements of the system do not function in isolation but, rather, interact and depend on each other to form a functional whole.
Which theory holds that the whole system is not complete without the presence / participation of each of the elements.
systems theory, ecological theory, or bioecological systems theory
systems theory
Which theory works to assess individuals in the context of ecological systems with which they interact, such as their family, and institutions (e.g., school and workplace), AND the extent to which the transactions within their environment are helpful or unhelpful
systems theory, ecological theory, or bioecological systems theory
ecological theory
Which theory includes the microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, and chronosystem?
systems theory, ecological theory, or bioecological systems theory
bioecological systems theory
T/F - With bioecological systems theory the client is able to affect the systems with which they interact; thus, the influence is bidirectional; the interaction within and between the layers are important to explore.
true
T/F - Understanding these various systems does not help the social worker take a holistic view of a client
False
Which system consists of the interaction between two or more systems that cause an indirect influence on another system.
Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, Chronosystem
Exosystem
Which system consists of the larger social system that can comprise decisions, events, and contingencies in which the child has no influence.
Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, Chronosystem
Exosystem
Which system consists of larger systems that influence a child’s life, such as policies and legislation, cultural values, customs, and beliefs, entitlement services and programs, and resources.
Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, Chronosystem
Macrosystem
Which system is closest to the child and consists of relationships / interactions that the child has with their immediate surroundings, such as parents.
Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, Chronosystem
Microsystem
Which system provides linkage between the systems in the microsystem, i.e. the connection between the parents and the school, between the school and the neighborhood
Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, Chronosystem
Mesosystem
Which system is dimensions of time or the events that have occurred in the child’s life. including external events, such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or a parent’s death AND internal events, such as biological, physiological, or psychological changes within the child.
Chronosystem
T/F - assessing the client’s immediate environment and how the other layers of the environment interact and affect each other is not part of Ecological systems theory
False
T/F - The aim in applying ecological systems theory is to assess only one system in a client’s life that can influence the extent to which the client can grow & develop.
False - assess ALL the systems in a client’s life
determining the most appropriate system in which to intervene in order to alleviate distress and/or dysfunction in the client’s life and provide avenues and opportunities for positive growth and development occurs after INTAKE OR ASSESSMENT?
Assessment
Which environment looks at exchanges and interactions with friends, family, social and community networks, and the political, legal, and economic structures
Cultural environments, Social environments, Physical environments
Social environments
Which environment includes the built world, such as buildings and structures, as well as the natural world
Cultural environments, Social environments, Physical environments
Physical environments
Which environment includes the values, beliefs, norms, and customs that shape individuals’ values, perspectives, and expectations.
Cultural environments, Social environments, Physical environments
Cultural environments
T/F - ecological systems theory views the relationships & interactions between the individuals & their environments are static
False - they evolve over time and are influenced by historical and cultural influences.
T/F - 5 Assumptions of Ecological Systems Theory include:
The whole system is greater than the sum of its parts.
The parts of a system are interconnected and interdependent.
A system is either directly or indirectly affected by other systems.
All systems have boundaries and rules.
Systems strive for a goodness-of-fit with their environment.
True
T/F - The assumption - The whole system is greater than the sum of its parts means intervening into one element of the system without fully assessing the whole system will stop the presenting problem
False - without fully assessing the whole system could continue the presenting problem and further reduce the goodness-of-fit of the client.
1 A system is either directly or indirectly affected by other systems
A change / movement in one element (or subsystem) will cause a change / movement in another element is
OR
The parts of a system are interconnected and interdependent.
1 A system is either directly or indirectly affected by other systems
An individual will respond to the environment and the environment will respond to the individual is 1 or 2
OR
A system is either directly or indirectly affected by other systems.
For example, a family system is directly or indirectly affected by other systems, such as the school, childcare facility, workplace
1 All systems have boundaries and rules
Open systems (are receptive to change and development) and closed systems (are more resistant to outside influences and remain static) are part of
OR
All systems have boundaries and rules.
1 All systems have boundaries and rules
systems can be permeable at different points is
OR
All systems have boundaries and rules - systems can be permeable at different points, which depends on the extent to which the system is open or closed.
T/F - the extent to which a system can adapt to the environment is key to experiencing goodness-of-fit and in minimizing stress or dysfunction.
true
Is it intervention or assessment that allows the SW to examine if other systems (beyond the client) in the client’s environment are contributing to the presenting problem.
assessment
T/F - An ecomap is not helpful in an assessment
False
T/F - ecomap does not begin with a genogram of the client system
false
What can you do during the assessment process to visually see the systems in the client’s life and the extent to which the relationships & interactions with the various systems and the environment is helping or hindering the client’s goodness-of-fit.
create an ecomap