Theories
human behavior as the outcome of interactions within and among systems of interrelated parts.
systems theory
People bound by geography or webs of communication, sharing ties, interacting with each other.
what is a community?
a set of common understandings – includes both behavior and material outcomes of that behavior
what is culture
a visual representation of a family/social systems they interact with
what are Genograms and Ecomaps?
Service, Social justice, Dignity & worth, Importance of human relationships, Integrity, competence
what are the core values of Social work?
internal drives, needs, emotions motivate HB. Adaptive capacities of individuals & interactions with the environment
Psychodynamic Theory
Poverty, Addictions, Access to health care, Violence, Child/adult abuse, Social supports, Education, work
factors/environmental conditions that affect a person
culturally defined rules of conduct
What are norms?
Person, Environment, Time (past present and future)
what are the three dimensions of the multidimensional approach
Roles that social workers use/engage in
what are Case manager, advocate, counselor, resource coordinator and broker?
how HB unfolds across the life span- how people change and stay the same over time.
Developmental perspective
A collectivity of people with a high degree of formal structure working together to meet common goals
What is an organization?
a set of shared beliefs about the way things are, and should work
what is ideology?
a person’s ability to process information about emotions accurately & effectively & to regulate them in an optimal manner
what is emotional intelligence?
professionals shouldn't share personal details about someone with others, unless that person has said they can or it's absolutely necessary
what is confidentiality?
focus on individual’s freedom of action & search for meaning. Dignity & worth of the person. Draws from: Maslow’s hierarchy of needs- higher needs can’t be met until lower needs are.
Humanistic perspective
Three ways a family is formed
Biologically, Legally, Socially (fictive kin or chosen family)
recognition of the power relations and the patterns of opportunities and constraints for social groups
what is inequality?
any event where environmental or internal demands tax out adaptive resources
What is stress?
social workers pursue the necessary knowledge, training, certification, licensure, & experience to provide professional service.
What are competencies?
emphasizes conflicts that arise due to inequalities in the distribution of resources. Looks for sources of conflict in the economic, political, cultural arenas
Conflict perspective
wide range of services to help families cope with conditions that jeopardized health and well-being of families, Building sense of support among neighbors (Jane Addams)
what is a settlement house?
symbols (verbal or non-verbal) that stands for something- such as: arches for McDonalds, crosses for Christianity, tree for Christmas, menorah for Judaism
What are cultural symbols?
biological, psychological and how they affect each other- psychology affects biology; emotions & cognitions affect health of the body & are affected by it.
what is the Biopsychosocial approach?
beliefs about what is important or unimportant, desirable or undesirable, and right or wrong
What are values?