Person in Environment System

Question 1

What does PIE stand for?

Answer 1

Person-In-Environment

Question 2

Who developed this theory?

Answer 2

James Karl and Karen Wandrei

Question 3

Describe categories that a problem is delineated to according to Karl & Wandrei.

Answer 3

1. Duration
2. Severity
3. Client’s ability to cope or problem solve

Question 4

Name the 4 dimensions and describe it’s importance.

Answer 4

Factor 1:  Social functioning
Factor 2:  Environmental problems
Factor 3:  Mental Health problems
Factor 4:  Physical Health problems
Importance- it provides a comprehensive picture of a client's issues.

Question 5

What areas are needing exploring in Factor I

Answer 5

Problems, type, severity, duration, coping ability

Question 6

What areas are needing exploring in Factor II

Answer 6

Severity, duration

Question 7

What areas are needing exploring in Factor III

Answer 7

Axis I and/or II diagnosis and conditions listed in the most recent edition of the DSM-IV-TR

Question 8

What areas are needing exploring in Factor IV

Answer 8

Correlates with Axis III in the DSM-IV-TR