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THEORY
interrelated sets of concepts, organized into a deductive system to explain relationships about
certain aspects of the world
PARADIGM
worldview underlying theories and methodology of a particular scientific subject
PRACTICE MODEL
guide for practitioner interaction that operationalizes theory; includes concrete actions and
techniques
Kholberg's Stages of Moral Reasoning
Preconventional (3-8 y/o)
1. fear of punishment
2. obtains rewards
Conventional (8-13 y/o) - follows stereotypical norms
3. belong and be accepted
4. obeys rules and regulations
Postconventional (adult) - not reached by most adults
5. make and keep promises
6. adhere to universal principles
Intervention Acronym - FIRST and BEST questions
,FAREAFI
F: acknowledged feeling 1st - Begin building rapport.
A: Assess
R: Refer
E: Educate
A: Advocate
F: Facilitate
I: Intervene
BEST Questions Acronym
ASPIRINS
A: Acknowledge client concerns and Assess
S: Start where the patient is.
P: Protect life.
I: Intoxicated? Do not treat.
R: Rule out medical issue.
I: Informed consent.
N: Non-judgmental.
S: Support self-determination.
SYSTEMS THEORY: Ecological Systems
- Systems Perspective
Primary focus:
- How persons interact with their environment
Main Concepts:
- we are in continual transaction with our environment
,- Systems are interrelated parts or subsystems
constituting an ordered whole
- Each subsystem impacts all other parts and whole system
- Systems can have closed or open boundaries
- Systems tend toward equilibrium
Theorists:
- Parsons, Merton, Germain, Gitterman
SYSTEMS THEORY: Family Systems
- systems perspective
Primary focus:
- How the family system affects the individual and family functioning across the life-span
Main Concepts:
-All parts of the family are interrelated
-Problems in one part of the system impacts all other parts, and the system as a whole
-Systems maintain boundaries that give them their identities
-Systems tend to move towards homeostasis, or equilibrium
- Boundaries, roles, communication, family structure influence family function
- Ecomaps & Genograms are used to understand the system dynamics
- A healthy family has flexibility, consistent structure, and effective exchange of information
- Social roles and interpersonal interaction are the focus of tx
Theorists:
- Bowen, Satir, Minuchin, Carter & McGoldrick
Genogram
, diagrams of family relationships beyond a family tree. They help to uncover intergenerational
patterns of behavior, marriage choices, family alliances and conflicts, the existence of family
secrets, and other info about the present situation
OBJECT RELATIONS THEORY
Primary focus:
- relationships with others
Main Concepts:
-lifelong relationship skills are rooted in early attachments
Theorist:
- Margaret Mahler
BEHAVIORISM & SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY
Includes:
Cognitive theory, Behavioral theory, Social Learning theory
[Social Behavioral Perspective]
Primary focus:
- How we develop cognitive functioning and learn
through acting on our environment
Main Concepts:
- Imitation & reaction to stimulation shape behavior
- Knowledge is constructed through children physically
and mentally acting on objects
- Intelligence is an evolutionary, biological adaptation to
environment
-Human behavior is learned when individuals interact with the environment
Correct Answers
THEORY
interrelated sets of concepts, organized into a deductive system to explain relationships about
certain aspects of the world
PARADIGM
worldview underlying theories and methodology of a particular scientific subject
PRACTICE MODEL
guide for practitioner interaction that operationalizes theory; includes concrete actions and
techniques
Kholberg's Stages of Moral Reasoning
Preconventional (3-8 y/o)
1. fear of punishment
2. obtains rewards
Conventional (8-13 y/o) - follows stereotypical norms
3. belong and be accepted
4. obeys rules and regulations
Postconventional (adult) - not reached by most adults
5. make and keep promises
6. adhere to universal principles
Intervention Acronym - FIRST and BEST questions
,FAREAFI
F: acknowledged feeling 1st - Begin building rapport.
A: Assess
R: Refer
E: Educate
A: Advocate
F: Facilitate
I: Intervene
BEST Questions Acronym
ASPIRINS
A: Acknowledge client concerns and Assess
S: Start where the patient is.
P: Protect life.
I: Intoxicated? Do not treat.
R: Rule out medical issue.
I: Informed consent.
N: Non-judgmental.
S: Support self-determination.
SYSTEMS THEORY: Ecological Systems
- Systems Perspective
Primary focus:
- How persons interact with their environment
Main Concepts:
- we are in continual transaction with our environment
,- Systems are interrelated parts or subsystems
constituting an ordered whole
- Each subsystem impacts all other parts and whole system
- Systems can have closed or open boundaries
- Systems tend toward equilibrium
Theorists:
- Parsons, Merton, Germain, Gitterman
SYSTEMS THEORY: Family Systems
- systems perspective
Primary focus:
- How the family system affects the individual and family functioning across the life-span
Main Concepts:
-All parts of the family are interrelated
-Problems in one part of the system impacts all other parts, and the system as a whole
-Systems maintain boundaries that give them their identities
-Systems tend to move towards homeostasis, or equilibrium
- Boundaries, roles, communication, family structure influence family function
- Ecomaps & Genograms are used to understand the system dynamics
- A healthy family has flexibility, consistent structure, and effective exchange of information
- Social roles and interpersonal interaction are the focus of tx
Theorists:
- Bowen, Satir, Minuchin, Carter & McGoldrick
Genogram
, diagrams of family relationships beyond a family tree. They help to uncover intergenerational
patterns of behavior, marriage choices, family alliances and conflicts, the existence of family
secrets, and other info about the present situation
OBJECT RELATIONS THEORY
Primary focus:
- relationships with others
Main Concepts:
-lifelong relationship skills are rooted in early attachments
Theorist:
- Margaret Mahler
BEHAVIORISM & SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY
Includes:
Cognitive theory, Behavioral theory, Social Learning theory
[Social Behavioral Perspective]
Primary focus:
- How we develop cognitive functioning and learn
through acting on our environment
Main Concepts:
- Imitation & reaction to stimulation shape behavior
- Knowledge is constructed through children physically
and mentally acting on objects
- Intelligence is an evolutionary, biological adaptation to
environment
-Human behavior is learned when individuals interact with the environment
