EXAM 1: Chapter 2 Flashcards
What is used for the social work perspective
the biopychosocial approach
why is the biophychosocial approach used in social work
to understand the ecology of person-and-environment transactions
an orderly, integrated set of statements that describes, explains, and predicts behavior
theory
do not offer explicit predictions or observations of human behavior
perspectives
why is the biophysical dimension important?
it helps in the assessment of an individual’s physical growth and development
what does the biophysical dimension explain
explains the relationship b/w biological and physiological mechanisms that influence human behavior
what is a physical strength in the biophysical dimension
factors that can enhance physical performance
physical hazards of the biophysical dimension (3)
- factors that can impede physical performance
- factors in the external or internal environment of a person that can cause him or her an adverse or harmful health effect
- exposure to lead in the environment
risk refers to
THE CHANCES of a harmful consequence occurring after exposure to a hazard
What does the psychological dimension represent?
represents the systems that contribute to the organization or integration of the individual’s mental processes
What are some functions involved in the psychological dimension (4)
- information processing & cognitive development
- communication
- social cognition and emotions
- psychological strengths, hazards, and risk factors
what is the social dimension?
a system of social relationships that a person interacts with individually or in a group
what are some examples of social groups within the social dimension?
- families
- communities
- relationships
- cultural/ethnic groups
- social institutions (churches, political parties, schools, health care providers, & welfare services)
example of biophysical (2)
genetics & health status
example of psychological (3)
cognitive development, coping styles, personality traits
example of social (3)
positional variables, social cultural factors, & social environment
why do we create hypothesis?
to design plans of prevention and intervention
what occurs AFTER hypothesis are generated?
the hypothesis has to be tested and supported by evidence that indications that it was correct
what is the strength perspective
The Strengths Perspective is an approach to social work that puts the strengths and resources of people, communities, and their environments, rather than their problems and pathologies, at the center of the helping process.
What are some examples of biophysical strengths (7)
- high energy
- good sleep
- physical vitality
- good genetic history
- good physical appearance
- physical maturation
- free from physical disabilities
What are some examples of biophysical hazards & risk factors (5)
- family history of health problems
- current and past health status
- discrimination based on physical characteristics
- exposure to toxins
- physical habitat
What are some examples of psychological strengths? (8)
- easy temperament
- good regulation of emotions
- high IQ
- extrovert
- sense of mastery
- positive experience with parents and significant others
- experiences of being valued by others
- positive discipline
What are some examples of psychological hazards and risks? (2)
- clients experience of past life events
- client’s experience with recent life events
What are some examples of Social Strengths (6)
- life experiences
- language
- cultural traditions
- cultural continuity
- family support
- friends/neighbors/ other informal support
What are some examples of Social hazards & risk factors? (7)
- high rates of unemployment
- divorce
- poverty
- discrimination
- inadequate social institutions
- corrupt govt/ other institutions
- improvised neighborhoods
