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Social Work Theories
Family Systems Theory
Client Centered Theory
Attachment
Ecological
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This theory describes human behaviour in terms of complex systems

Systems Theory

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What is family systems theory?
Theory of human behaviour that views family as an emotional unit.
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The therapist attempts to stand in the shoes of the client and take an interest in the clients perspective.
Empathy
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A strong ongoing emotional bond between 2 people.
Attatchment
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Who developed ecological systems theory?
(Urie) Bronfrenbrenner
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This theory is based on Albert Bandura's idea that learning occurres through observation and imitation.

Social Learning Theory

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What is systems theory a useful framework for?
Guiding families and understanding practice
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Who is the founder of client Centered therapy?
Carl Rogers
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Assumption 1 of attachment theory
Characteristic of relationship styles, reflected in the way they behave.
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Interconnection of microsystem components (eg. Family- School interaction) What system?
Mesosystem
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Erik Erikson is known for this 8 stage theory of identifying and psychological development. 
Psychosocial Development Theory
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What is the centre to the understanding of systems?
Reciprocity
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What is Client Centered therapy?
It is a non-directive form of talk therapy developed by Carl Rogers.
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What is attachment?
A close, mutual bond between the child and mother, father, childcare provider, etc.
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Immediate surroundings (Family, peers, school)
Microsystem
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Define Psychodynamic Theory

It is a theory developed by Freud that explains personality in terms of conscious and unconscious forces

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What happens when there is no stability in a family?
Chaos
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Client Centered therapy goals are:
Self healing through self discovery and self acceptance.
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The second basic assumption of attachment theory.
The parent child relationship plays a critical role in the development of a sense of self and the capacity for relateness to others.
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Cultural context (racism, SES, cultural standards)

Macrosystem

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This theory is based on the idea that all action is fundamentally rational in character; individuals calculate the risks and benefits of any actions before making decisions.
Rational Choice Theory
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What happens when there is no change in a family?
Stagnation
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Define genuineness 
The counsellor is him/herself, not playing the role of the therapist.
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The fifth basic assumption of attachment theory.
Cultural values of the parent my affect the parent-child relationship.
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Indirect environmental aspects (parents, jobs, community)

Exosystem