HBSE I- Test 1 (CH 2) | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE 100% CORRECT
What is a theory? - ANSWERS-series of general or abstract statements which
attempt to explain some aspect of the empirical world
Why study theory? - ANSWERS-theory helps explain behavior in the greater
contexts
How do social workers know what they know? - ANSWERS-- experience
- tradition
- authority
Levels of Theory - ANSWERS-- Micro (individual)
- Mezzo (family + small groups)
- Macro (society + larger forces)
Person in the Environment Approach - ANSWERS-describe and understand
human behavior and dilemmas in relation; a person's interaction with their
environment
Systems - ANSWERS-- Several parts or members working together to
function and create a whole
- important to understand how parts influence one another within a whole
Biopsychosocial approach - ANSWERS-understanding human behavior by
understanding a person's interrelated biological, psychological and social
functioning
, Biopsychosocial (Biological) - ANSWERS-Health, weight, substance abuse
A macro system that impacts Juan's family is: - ANSWERS-the economy
Addressing health issues at a mezzo level may include: - ANSWERS-
Increasing the availability of access to affordable fresh produce at farmer's
markets and grocery stores
Carlos' questioning the value of his past activities and the course his life is
taking, reflecting on the quality of his relationships with his wife, children,
and friends, and reviewing the contributions he has made through his work
are all a normal part of which of Erikson's stages? - ANSWERS-Integrity vs
despair
Assessing Juan's situation from a biological perspective would involve -
ANSWERS-looking at Juan's physical health and functioning
Which is a common defense mechanism in which individuals blame others
for their own shortcomings and mistakes? - ANSWERS-Projection
In ecological theory, the ability of individuals to adjust to their environments
is called: - ANSWERS-Adaptation
A common assessment tool based on the medical model is: - ANSWERS-
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5)
What term is used in social learning theory to express individuals'
expectations that they can successfully perform a variety of tasks? -
ANSWERS-Self-efficacy
What is HBSE? - ANSWERS-combination of:
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE 100% CORRECT
What is a theory? - ANSWERS-series of general or abstract statements which
attempt to explain some aspect of the empirical world
Why study theory? - ANSWERS-theory helps explain behavior in the greater
contexts
How do social workers know what they know? - ANSWERS-- experience
- tradition
- authority
Levels of Theory - ANSWERS-- Micro (individual)
- Mezzo (family + small groups)
- Macro (society + larger forces)
Person in the Environment Approach - ANSWERS-describe and understand
human behavior and dilemmas in relation; a person's interaction with their
environment
Systems - ANSWERS-- Several parts or members working together to
function and create a whole
- important to understand how parts influence one another within a whole
Biopsychosocial approach - ANSWERS-understanding human behavior by
understanding a person's interrelated biological, psychological and social
functioning
, Biopsychosocial (Biological) - ANSWERS-Health, weight, substance abuse
A macro system that impacts Juan's family is: - ANSWERS-the economy
Addressing health issues at a mezzo level may include: - ANSWERS-
Increasing the availability of access to affordable fresh produce at farmer's
markets and grocery stores
Carlos' questioning the value of his past activities and the course his life is
taking, reflecting on the quality of his relationships with his wife, children,
and friends, and reviewing the contributions he has made through his work
are all a normal part of which of Erikson's stages? - ANSWERS-Integrity vs
despair
Assessing Juan's situation from a biological perspective would involve -
ANSWERS-looking at Juan's physical health and functioning
Which is a common defense mechanism in which individuals blame others
for their own shortcomings and mistakes? - ANSWERS-Projection
In ecological theory, the ability of individuals to adjust to their environments
is called: - ANSWERS-Adaptation
A common assessment tool based on the medical model is: - ANSWERS-
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5)
What term is used in social learning theory to express individuals'
expectations that they can successfully perform a variety of tasks? -
ANSWERS-Self-efficacy
What is HBSE? - ANSWERS-combination of:
