MSW Exam questions with correct answers

Systems Theory - correct answer A system is a whole comprising component parts that work together. Applied to social work, systems theory views human behavior through larger contexts, such as members of families, communities, and broader society. Important to this theory is the concept that when one thing changes within a system, the whole system is affected. Systems tend toward equilibrium and can have closed or open boundaries. Apgar PhD LSW ACSW, Dr. Dawn (). Social Work ASWB Masters Exam Guide: A Comprehensive Study Guide for Success (p. 43). Springer Publishing Company. Kindle Edition. Systems Theory Applications to Social Work - correct answer 1. Social workers need to understand interactions between the micro, meso, and macro levels. 2. Problems at one part of a system may be manifested at another. 3. Ecomaps and genograms can help to understand system dynamics. 4. Understanding "person-in-environment" is essential to identifying barriers or opportunities for change. 5. Problems and change are viewed within larger contexts. Apgar PhD LSW ACSW, Dr. Dawn (). Social Work ASWB Masters Exam Guide: A Comprehensive Study Guide for Success (pp. 43-44). Springer Publishing Company. Kindle Edition. Some System Theory Terms - correct answer Closed system- uses up its energy and dies Differentiation- becoming specialized in structure and function Entropy- closed, disorganized, stagnant; using up available energy Equifinality- arriving at the same end from different beginnings homeostasis steady state Input- obtaining resources from the environment that are necessary to attain the goals of the system Negative entropy- exchange of energy and resources between systems that promote growth and transformation