SW 620 QUIZZES 1-4 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
According to ecological theory, the family is part of what system? - Answers -
microsystem
Psychodynamic ideas are a rich source of complex ideas for interpreting behavior. -
Answers - true
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
The use of general or ecological systems theory is virtually universal in U.S. social work
practice - Answers - true
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
Psychodynamic theory would work best with clients who can express themselves well
and take part in discussion and self-examination. - Answers - true
Which of the following is not a defense mechanism? - Answers - minimalism
Ecological systems theory provides a framework for understanding: - Answers -
reciprocity between people and the environment.
Developing networks in social support systems emerged: - Answers - in mental health
work as a way of supporting isolated people.
The concept of synergy means that every system is both a whole and a part. - Answers
- false
A social worker who uses a Freudian approach to practice would most likely use: -
Answers - long-term exploration of life development issues.
According to ecological theory, a child's culture is part of what system? - Answers -
macrosystem
Identifying _____________ in behavior is beneficial because workers can learn to apply
them to other systems. - Answers - patterns
, 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
When two-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
Some of the major critiques of psychodynamic theory include all of the following except:
- Answers - bias toward collective action and neglecting clients' immediate personal
needs.
A basic premise of systems theory that guides the assessment of families is that: -
Answers - functioning is influenced by internal and external factors.
Psychodynamic ideas include all of the following EXCEPT: - Answers - assume clients
are the expert on what ails them
Psychodynamic ideas include all of the following - Answers - emphasize the
importance of feelings/conflicts in creating and resolving problems.; have had a strong
influence on how social work is practiced; are valued as a rich supply of ideas for
practice.
The ability to maintain its fundamental nature even though changes are made by input
describes which characteristic of a system? - Answers - homeostasis
The two main approaches to helping practitioners find ways of using the theories
available are: - Answers - selection and eclecticism.
Eddie doesn't want to be alone forever, but learning how to be in a long-term
relationships is hard! He knows he loves his girlfriend, Erica, though and is willing to do
whatever it takes to make it work. He wants to build a strong relationship with her, full of
openness, trust, and support as they reach goals together. Who knows? Maybe one day
he will even propose. What stage/crisis is Eddie most likely in? - Answers - Intimacy
vs. isolation
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
Two major aspects of Erik Erikson's orientation that differ from Freud are: - Answers -
an emphasis on adult development and independent functioning.
The humanistic perspective emphasizes the importance of: - Answers - fulfilling one's
potential.
According to ecological theory, the family is part of what system? - Answers -
microsystem
Psychodynamic ideas are a rich source of complex ideas for interpreting behavior. -
Answers - true
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
The use of general or ecological systems theory is virtually universal in U.S. social work
practice - Answers - true
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
Psychodynamic theory would work best with clients who can express themselves well
and take part in discussion and self-examination. - Answers - true
Which of the following is not a defense mechanism? - Answers - minimalism
Ecological systems theory provides a framework for understanding: - Answers -
reciprocity between people and the environment.
Developing networks in social support systems emerged: - Answers - in mental health
work as a way of supporting isolated people.
The concept of synergy means that every system is both a whole and a part. - Answers
- false
A social worker who uses a Freudian approach to practice would most likely use: -
Answers - long-term exploration of life development issues.
According to ecological theory, a child's culture is part of what system? - Answers -
macrosystem
Identifying _____________ in behavior is beneficial because workers can learn to apply
them to other systems. - Answers - patterns
, 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
When two-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
Some of the major critiques of psychodynamic theory include all of the following except:
- Answers - bias toward collective action and neglecting clients' immediate personal
needs.
A basic premise of systems theory that guides the assessment of families is that: -
Answers - functioning is influenced by internal and external factors.
Psychodynamic ideas include all of the following EXCEPT: - Answers - assume clients
are the expert on what ails them
Psychodynamic ideas include all of the following - Answers - emphasize the
importance of feelings/conflicts in creating and resolving problems.; have had a strong
influence on how social work is practiced; are valued as a rich supply of ideas for
practice.
The ability to maintain its fundamental nature even though changes are made by input
describes which characteristic of a system? - Answers - homeostasis
The two main approaches to helping practitioners find ways of using the theories
available are: - Answers - selection and eclecticism.
Eddie doesn't want to be alone forever, but learning how to be in a long-term
relationships is hard! He knows he loves his girlfriend, Erica, though and is willing to do
whatever it takes to make it work. He wants to build a strong relationship with her, full of
openness, trust, and support as they reach goals together. Who knows? Maybe one day
he will even propose. What stage/crisis is Eddie most likely in? - Answers - Intimacy
vs. isolation
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
Two major aspects of Erik Erikson's orientation that differ from Freud are: - Answers -
an emphasis on adult development and independent functioning.
The humanistic perspective emphasizes the importance of: - Answers - fulfilling one's
potential.
