Systems Theory / Ecological perspectives - chapter 1

Question 1

Systems: A set of elements that are orderly and interrelated to make a “?”

Answer 1

A set of elements that are orderly and interrelated to make a FUNCTIONAL WHOLE.

Question 2

The borders of margins that seprate one entity from another:

Answer 2

Boundaries

Question 3

A secondary or subordinate system that is a component of a larger system:

Answer 3

Subsystem

Question 4

The tendency for a system to maintain a relatively stable, constant state of balance:

Answer 4

homeostasis

Question 5

The culturally established social behavior and conduct expected of a person in any designated interpersonal relationship:

Answer 5

Role

Question 6

A reciprocal, dynamic, interpersonal connection characterized by patterns of emotional exchange, communication, and behavioral interaction:

Answer 6

Relationship

Question 7

The energy, information, or communication flow received from other systems:

Answer 7

Input

Question 8

The response of a system, after receiving and processing input, that affects other systems in the environment:

Answer 8

Output

Question 9

A special form of input in which a system receives information about its own performance:

Answer 9

Feedback (positive/negative)

Question 10

The point at which two systems (individuals, families, groups, organizations, or communities) come into contact with each other or communicate:

Answer 10

Interface

Question 11

A system’s tendency to move from a simpler to a more complex existence:

Answer 11

Differentiation

Question 12

The tendency of a system to progress toward disorganization, depletion, and death:

Answer 12

Entropy

Question 13

The process of a system toward growth and development:

Answer 13

Negative entropy

Question 14

The fact that there are many different means to the same end:

Answer 14

Equifinality

Question 15

Ecological perspective

The conditions, circumstances, and human interactions that encompass human beings:

Answer 15

Social environment

Question 16

Ecological perspective

People’s active and dynamic communication with others in their environment:

Answer 16

Transactions

Question 17

Ecological perspective

The natural power of active involvement between people and their environments:

Answer 17

Energy

Question 18

Ecological perspective

The capacty to adjust to surrounding environmental conditions:

Answer 18

Adaptation

Question 19

Ecological perspective

A form of adaptation that implies a struggle to overcome problems:

Answer 19

Coping

Question 20

Ecological perspective

The mutual reliance of each person on every other person:

Answer 20

Interdependence

Question 21

A micro orientation to social work practice involves focusing on “?” needs, problems and strengths.

Answer 21

Individual’s

Question 22

Any small group, including family, work groups, and other social groups: “?” system

Answer 22

Mezzo system

Question 23

A system larger than a small group :

Answer 23

Macro system

Question 24

Two major types of macro systems that impact individual clients:

Answer 24

Communities and Organizations

Question 25

3 models of community change

Answer 25

Locality development
social planning
social action

Question 26

Community change can best be brought about through broad participation of a wide spectrum of people at the local community level:

Answer 26

Locality development model

Question 27

Community change in a complex industrial environment requires highly trained and skilled planners who can guide complex change processes:

Answer 27

Social planning model

Question 28

Pressure the power structure for increased resources or for treatment for oppressed people:

Answer 28

Social action model

Question 29

Social workers’ role

SW helps a client cope with various stresses ranging from crisis situations:

Answer 29

Enabler

Question 30

Social workers’ role:

SW resolves arguments or conflicts among micro, mezzo, or macro system:

Answer 30

Mediator

Question 31

Social workers’ role

SW bring people together and organize them to pursue any number of goals:

Answer 31

Integrator/coordinator

Question 32

Social workers’ role

SW have some level of administrative responsibility for a social agency or other unit:

Answer 32

Manager

Question 33

Social workers’ role

SW give information and teach skills to client and other system:

Answer 33

Educator

Question 34

Social workers’ role

SW determine whether program/agency/policy/ are effective.

Answer 34

Analyst/Evaluator

Question 35

Social workers’ role

SW help link clients (individuals, groups, organizations, communities) with community resources and services:

Answer 35

Broker

Question 36

Social workers’ role

SW guide and direct a group encounter or gathering.

Answer 36

Facilitator

Question 37

Social workers’ role

SW call attention to an issue.

Answer 37

Initiator

Question 38

Social workers’ role

SW represents an organization, a group, or an individual that is trying to gain something from another group or system:

Answer 38

Negotiator

Question 39

Social workers’ role
SW speaks out on the behalf of individuals, groups, or communities to promote fair and equitable treatment or gain needed resources:

Answer 39

Advocate

Question 40

Theories provide conceptual “?” for how to view the “?”

Answer 40

framework

world

Question 41

Ecosystems theory is fundamental to social work because there is an emphasis on “?” within the “?”

Answer 41

person

environment

Question 42

5 types of coping skills:

1. obtaining “?”

Answer 42

information

Question 43

5 types of coping skills:

2. thinking about and planning for “?”

Answer 43

future

Question 44

5 types of coping skills:

3. Controlling “/”

Answer 44

emotions

Question 45

5 types of coping skills:

4. Control their needs for “/”

Answer 45

immediate gratification

Question 46

5 types of coping skills:

5. Identifying alternative ways of approaching a “/” situations and evaluating “?” of each alternative.

Answer 46

problematic situation

the pros and cons