SW 620 QUIZ 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A basic premise of systems theory that guides the assessment of families is that: -
Answers - functioning is influenced by internal and external factors
Ecological systems theory provides a framework for understanding: - Answers -
reciprocity between people and the environment
According to ecological theory, the family is part of what system? - Answers -
Microsystem
According to ecological theory, a child's culture is part of what system? - Answers -
Macrosystem
In the 1970s, systems theory was developed as a reaction against ____________.
People felt that systems theory had the sociological aspect that social work needed,
whereas __________ did not compensate for this. - Answers - psychodynamic theory
Identifying _____________ in behavior is beneficial because workers can learn to apply
them to other systems. - Answers - patterns
The ability to maintain its fundamental nature even though changes are made by input
describes which characteristic of a system? - Answers - homeostasis
Developing networks in social support systems emerged: - Answers - in mental health
work as a way of supporting isolated people
The use of general or ecological systems theory is virtually universal in US social work
practice. - Answers - True
The concept of synergy means that every system is both a whole and a part. - Answers
- False
Psychodynamic theory would work best with clients who can express themselves well
and take part in discussion and self-examination. - Answers - True
Psychodynamic ideas are a rich source of complex ideas for interpreting behavior. -
Answers - True
Psychodynamic ideas include all of the following EXCEPT: - Answers - assume clients
are the expert on what ails them.
When a person incorporates messages about "right and wrong" from the social
environment, and these become internal standards to evaluate behavior, which aspect
of the psyche has developed? - Answers - superego
, A social worker who uses a Freudian approach to practice would most likely use: -
Answers - long term exploration of life development issues
Which of the following is not a defense mechanism? - Answers - minimalism
When 2-year-old Matthew was told he would get no dessert until he finished the food on
his plate, he threw his plate on the floor in a temper tantrum. Freud would have
suggested that Matthew was unable to resist the demands of his: - Answers - id
According to Freud, when does most human development occur? - Answers - early to
mid childhood
Freud's stage theory of development is described as: - Answers - psychosexual
Some of the major critiques of psychodynamic theory include all of the following except:
- Answers - bias towards collective action and neglecting clients' immediate personal
needs
Erikson's overall theme of psychosocial development follows which sequence of
self/other relationship formation? - Answers - attachment-autonomy-intimacy
According to Erikson, the individual forges a lasting ego identity during: - Answers -
adolescence
According to Erikson, ___________ is "the ability to fuse one's identity with someone
else's without fear you're going to lose yourself." - Answers - intimacy
Susan's children are all married and living a good distance from home. Susan works as
a legal secretary and most of what she earns goes to college funds for her 2
grandchildren. Her own children live busy lives, with friends and work occupying most of
their time, so Susan volunteers one evening each week at the Children's Hospital,
reading bedtime stories to the young children there. Susan is BEST classified as fitting
into Erikson's _______________ stage. - Answers - generativity vs. stagnation
Adult thought patterns such as "I can't count on anyone" and "People will do what they
want despite my wishes" suggests a problem in which stage of development? -
Answers - trust/ mistrust
Erikson's developmental theme of integrity versus despair is most pronounced during: -
Answers - late adulthood
Two major aspects of Erik Erikson's orientation that differ from Freud are: - Answers -
an emphasis on adult development and independent functioning
Dianna is in Middle School and is doing great academically and athletically. Her parents
and teachers have been incredibly supportive of her and her abilities in every area.
A basic premise of systems theory that guides the assessment of families is that: -
Answers - functioning is influenced by internal and external factors
Ecological systems theory provides a framework for understanding: - Answers -
reciprocity between people and the environment
According to ecological theory, the family is part of what system? - Answers -
Microsystem
According to ecological theory, a child's culture is part of what system? - Answers -
Macrosystem
In the 1970s, systems theory was developed as a reaction against ____________.
People felt that systems theory had the sociological aspect that social work needed,
whereas __________ did not compensate for this. - Answers - psychodynamic theory
Identifying _____________ in behavior is beneficial because workers can learn to apply
them to other systems. - Answers - patterns
The ability to maintain its fundamental nature even though changes are made by input
describes which characteristic of a system? - Answers - homeostasis
Developing networks in social support systems emerged: - Answers - in mental health
work as a way of supporting isolated people
The use of general or ecological systems theory is virtually universal in US social work
practice. - Answers - True
The concept of synergy means that every system is both a whole and a part. - Answers
- False
Psychodynamic theory would work best with clients who can express themselves well
and take part in discussion and self-examination. - Answers - True
Psychodynamic ideas are a rich source of complex ideas for interpreting behavior. -
Answers - True
Psychodynamic ideas include all of the following EXCEPT: - Answers - assume clients
are the expert on what ails them.
When a person incorporates messages about "right and wrong" from the social
environment, and these become internal standards to evaluate behavior, which aspect
of the psyche has developed? - Answers - superego
, A social worker who uses a Freudian approach to practice would most likely use: -
Answers - long term exploration of life development issues
Which of the following is not a defense mechanism? - Answers - minimalism
When 2-year-old Matthew was told he would get no dessert until he finished the food on
his plate, he threw his plate on the floor in a temper tantrum. Freud would have
suggested that Matthew was unable to resist the demands of his: - Answers - id
According to Freud, when does most human development occur? - Answers - early to
mid childhood
Freud's stage theory of development is described as: - Answers - psychosexual
Some of the major critiques of psychodynamic theory include all of the following except:
- Answers - bias towards collective action and neglecting clients' immediate personal
needs
Erikson's overall theme of psychosocial development follows which sequence of
self/other relationship formation? - Answers - attachment-autonomy-intimacy
According to Erikson, the individual forges a lasting ego identity during: - Answers -
adolescence
According to Erikson, ___________ is "the ability to fuse one's identity with someone
else's without fear you're going to lose yourself." - Answers - intimacy
Susan's children are all married and living a good distance from home. Susan works as
a legal secretary and most of what she earns goes to college funds for her 2
grandchildren. Her own children live busy lives, with friends and work occupying most of
their time, so Susan volunteers one evening each week at the Children's Hospital,
reading bedtime stories to the young children there. Susan is BEST classified as fitting
into Erikson's _______________ stage. - Answers - generativity vs. stagnation
Adult thought patterns such as "I can't count on anyone" and "People will do what they
want despite my wishes" suggests a problem in which stage of development? -
Answers - trust/ mistrust
Erikson's developmental theme of integrity versus despair is most pronounced during: -
Answers - late adulthood
Two major aspects of Erik Erikson's orientation that differ from Freud are: - Answers -
an emphasis on adult development and independent functioning
Dianna is in Middle School and is doing great academically and athletically. Her parents
and teachers have been incredibly supportive of her and her abilities in every area.
