SW 620 Quizzes 1-4 Questions and Answers Latest Update 2025
microsystem - Answers According to ecological theory, the family is part of what system?
true - Answers Psychodynamic ideas are a rich source of complex ideas for interpreting
behavior.
early to mid childhood - Answers According to Freud, when does most human development
occur?
psychosexual - Answers Freud's stage theory of development is described as:
true - Answers The use of general or ecological systems theory is virtually universal in U.S.
social work practice
psychodynamic theory - Answers 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.
true - Answers Psychodynamic theory would work best with clients who can express
themselves well and take part in discussion and self-examination.
minimalism - Answers Which of the following is not a defense mechanism?
reciprocity between people and the environment. - Answers Ecological systems theory provides
a framework for understanding:
in mental health work as a way of supporting isolated people. - Answers Developing networks in
social support systems emerged:
false - Answers The concept of synergy means that every system is both a whole and a part.
long-term exploration of life development issues. - Answers A social worker who uses a
Freudian approach to practice would most likely use:
macrosystem - Answers According to ecological theory, a child's culture is part of what system?
patterns - Answers Identifying _____________ in behavior is beneficial because workers can learn
to apply them to other systems.
superego - Answers 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?
id - Answers 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:
bias toward collective action and neglecting clients' immediate personal needs. - Answers Some
of the major critiques of psychodynamic theory include all of the following except:
functioning is influenced by internal and external factors. - Answers A basic premise of systems
theory that guides the assessment of families is that:
assume clients are the expert on what ails them - Answers Psychodynamic ideas include all of
the following EXCEPT:
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. - Answers Psychodynamic ideas include all of the following
homeostasis - Answers The ability to maintain its fundamental nature even though changes are
made by input describes which characteristic of a system?
selection and eclecticism. - Answers The two main approaches to helping practitioners find
ways of using the theories available are:
Intimacy vs. isolation - Answers 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?
intimacy - Answers According to Erikson, ___________ is "the ability to fuse one's identity with
someone else's without fear you're going to lose yourself."
an emphasis on adult development and independent functioning. - Answers Two major aspects
of Erik Erikson's orientation that differ from Freud are:
fulfilling one's potential. - Answers The humanistic perspective emphasizes the importance of:
Identity vs. role confusion - Answers The following is a journal entry from Patricia. After reading
it, decide which stage/crisis she is most likely in:
Dear Journal,Who am I??? I can't seem to figure it out. Some days I love my parents, my friends,
and feel I know what I want to do in college. But, just yesterday I changed my mind AGAIN on my
college application checklist. I mean, do I even WANT to go to college? Ugh—I'm so lost and
confused. Of COURSE I'm going to college, but what do you study when everything and nothing
at all excites you?Sincerely,The girl who is lost
are generally creative and satisfied, but continue to have flaws and need for growth. - Answers
According to Maslow's study of highly actualized people, they:
microsystem - Answers According to ecological theory, the family is part of what system?
true - Answers Psychodynamic ideas are a rich source of complex ideas for interpreting
behavior.
early to mid childhood - Answers According to Freud, when does most human development
occur?
psychosexual - Answers Freud's stage theory of development is described as:
true - Answers The use of general or ecological systems theory is virtually universal in U.S.
social work practice
psychodynamic theory - Answers 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.
true - Answers Psychodynamic theory would work best with clients who can express
themselves well and take part in discussion and self-examination.
minimalism - Answers Which of the following is not a defense mechanism?
reciprocity between people and the environment. - Answers Ecological systems theory provides
a framework for understanding:
in mental health work as a way of supporting isolated people. - Answers Developing networks in
social support systems emerged:
false - Answers The concept of synergy means that every system is both a whole and a part.
long-term exploration of life development issues. - Answers A social worker who uses a
Freudian approach to practice would most likely use:
macrosystem - Answers According to ecological theory, a child's culture is part of what system?
patterns - Answers Identifying _____________ in behavior is beneficial because workers can learn
to apply them to other systems.
superego - Answers 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?
id - Answers 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:
bias toward collective action and neglecting clients' immediate personal needs. - Answers Some
of the major critiques of psychodynamic theory include all of the following except:
functioning is influenced by internal and external factors. - Answers A basic premise of systems
theory that guides the assessment of families is that:
assume clients are the expert on what ails them - Answers Psychodynamic ideas include all of
the following EXCEPT:
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. - Answers Psychodynamic ideas include all of the following
homeostasis - Answers The ability to maintain its fundamental nature even though changes are
made by input describes which characteristic of a system?
selection and eclecticism. - Answers The two main approaches to helping practitioners find
ways of using the theories available are:
Intimacy vs. isolation - Answers 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?
intimacy - Answers According to Erikson, ___________ is "the ability to fuse one's identity with
someone else's without fear you're going to lose yourself."
an emphasis on adult development and independent functioning. - Answers Two major aspects
of Erik Erikson's orientation that differ from Freud are:
fulfilling one's potential. - Answers The humanistic perspective emphasizes the importance of:
Identity vs. role confusion - Answers The following is a journal entry from Patricia. After reading
it, decide which stage/crisis she is most likely in:
Dear Journal,Who am I??? I can't seem to figure it out. Some days I love my parents, my friends,
and feel I know what I want to do in college. But, just yesterday I changed my mind AGAIN on my
college application checklist. I mean, do I even WANT to go to college? Ugh—I'm so lost and
confused. Of COURSE I'm going to college, but what do you study when everything and nothing
at all excites you?Sincerely,The girl who is lost
are generally creative and satisfied, but continue to have flaws and need for growth. - Answers
According to Maslow's study of highly actualized people, they:
