by Experts
systems theory human behavior is explained by the influences of the varying systems in
which an individual belongs
microsystems individual or a couple
mezzo systems medium sized systems like families or groups in which the individual
belongs
macro systems large systems like organizations or communities
community development theory focuses on oppressed people who are in the process of
overcoming social problems that were imposed upon by external forces
,strengths based approach encourages social worker to focus on clients strengths and build
upon client's resiliency and positive characteristics
feminist theory study of relations between sexes especially in the context of inequality,
gender roles and societal norms, power relations
person in environment theory emphasizes the importance of viewing and treating a
person within the context of their environment rather than a separate entity, environment
contributes to person's thoughts and feelings
Problem ABC's Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence linked to clients perceived problem
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) 21 question to measure presence of depression
symptoms in people 13 years or older
, Bricklin Perceptual Scales (BPS) examines perception child has of each caretaker in
children 6 years or older. Often used in custody cases.
Millon Instrument psychiatric disorders 150 questions with specific indicators
Minnesota Multi phasic Personality Inventory 567 inventory objective personality test.
Used to indicate psychopathology
Quality of Life Inventory 32 questions determines perception of happiness
Thematic Apperception Test TAT narrative and visual test requires individual to create a
story and allows practitioner into individuals emotional state, behavioral motives, needs. 5 years
and older
Rorschach Test visual test that records perception and description of inkblots