Modern Social Work Theory - Chapter 1 Flashcards

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“The aim of each group is to gain wider acceptance within social work of the theory that they support.” This is a description of:

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the politics of theory

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True or False: Social work is socially constructed as social work is an idea rather than an object

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True

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What are the four types of practice theory in social work?

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Perspectives, frameworks, models and explanatory theories

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“To take a series of similar experiences and devise a theory that explains them” Is this an example of Induction or Deduction?

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Induction

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The International Definition of Social Work proposes that social work has three underlying political philosophies. What are they?

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Empowerment and liberation, social cohesion, and social change

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The arena(s) of social work construction are:

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political-social-ideological, agency-professional, and client-worker-agency

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_________ helps us understand and contest ideas, offers explanation and understanding, and helps us to be accountable, self-disciplined professionals.

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Theory

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