Identifying Theory
Which Theory Works Best?
Developmental Theory
What Theory is That?
Definitions
100

This theory focuses on observable behavior learned through reinforcement and punishment?

What is Behavioral Theory

100

A social worker considers family, school and neighborhood influences on behavior 

What is Ecological Systems Theory?

100

This person developed psychosexual developmental theory

Who is Sigmund Freud?

100

Client tracks thoughts, feelings and behaviors in sessions

What is CBT / Cognitive Behavioral Theory

100

What is person-in-environment?

What is understanding individuals within the context of their environment and systems?

200

This theory examines how individuals interact with multiple environmental systems

What is Ecological Systems Theory

200

A teen struggles with self identify and peer pressure. Which theory guides intervention?

What is Psychosocial Development Theory?

200

Erik Erickson is associated with what developmental theory?

What is Psychosocial developmental theory?

200

Therapist explores transference and unconscious feelings

What is Psychodynamic theory?

200

What are cognitive distortions?

What is inaccurate or irrational thought patterns that negatively influence emotions and bahavior?

300

This theory focuses on identifying and challenging maladaptive thoughts to influence emotions and behaviors

What is Cognitive Behavioral Theory

300

A social worker helps a marginalized client advocate for housing rights.

What is Empowerment theory?

300

Cognitive Development theory was developed by who?

Who is Jean Piaget?

300

Therapist provides unconditional positive regard

What is Person Centered Theory?

300

What is transference?

What is redirecting feelings for one person onto another?

400

This theory focuses on empowerment and challenging oppressions

What’s is Empowerment Theory

400

A child imitates aggressive behavior seen at home. 

What is social learning theory?

400

This person developed attachment theory

Who is John Bowlby?

400

What assessment evaluates micro, mezzo and macro influences?

What is systems theory?

400

What is unconditional positive regard?

What is accepting and valuing a client without judgment?

500

This theory explains behavior through modelings and observation

What is Social Learning Theory

500

A child receives rewards for completing homework and behavior improves. 

What is Behavioral Theory?

500

Bronfrenbrenner developed which theory?

What is Ecological Systems Theory?

500

What intervention focuses on social advocacy and policy reform?

What is critical theory?

500

What is cultural competence?

What is the ability of social workers to understand, respect and effectively respond to clients’ diverse cultural backgrounds, values and needs?

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