Oppression Psych, Resiliency Theory and Strength Based

Question 1

What is oppression psych?

Answer 1

Frantz Fanon: psycho-existential aspects of a racist society (psycho-effective injuries and defensive maneuvers adopted by blacks)

Question 2

What is internalization in terms of oppression psych?

Answer 2

repeated exposure to opp = internalize negative self-image projected by external oppressor

Question 3

Define intercultural practice

Define intracultural practice

Answer 3

inter = working with indv from diff culture, race, ethnic background 
intra = working with people of the same culture, race, ethnic background

Question 4

According to Bulhan (1985) what are some indicators of oppression?

Answer 4

Adaptive paranoia - used to the signs so intensely avoidant
Space, time
Energy, mobility
Bonding, identity

Question 5

According to Rak and Patterson (1996) what can contribute to resiliency? what is this hypothesis called?

Answer 5

Buffering hypothesis

1. personal characteristics (children)
2. family conditions
3. support in the enviro
4. self-concept factors

Question 6

What are the two major streams of though in resilience theory?

Answer 6

Variable focused & Person focused

Question 7

What are some core variables that serve as resilience factors?
What core factors diminish resilience?

Answer 7

Improve: Warmth, cohesion, presence of caring adults, emotional responsiveness (parent-child)
Diminish: prolonged/cumulated stress, absence of support structure and the availability, critical modifications to the child’s environment

Question 8

How does resilience play into life-span theory? - think development and plasticity

Answer 8

Developmental reserve capacity - characterized by gains, losses and maintenance in adaptive capacity
Positive plasticity - ability to cope/be flexible with stress - increases as reserve capacity increases
Results in cognitive hardiness

Question 9

What is a strengths-based perspective? what are some criticisms?

Answer 9

Individuals will do better when they are helped to identity, recognize and use the strengths and resources available
Contextual view of client

Crit: naive and simplistic, denies advances in psychopathology and biomedical knowledge

Question 10

How are content areas assessed in a traditional format?

Answer 10

1. presenting problem
2. problem history
3. personal history
4. substance abuse history
5. family history
6. employment and education
7. summary and treatment recommendations

Question 11

What are the four major dimensions of the strengths-based framework?

Answer 11

Biological, psychological, social and spiritual

Question 12

What are the five types of clients social workers may see?

Answer 12

complainants, visitors, targets, patients, and clients