Theories And Models- Social Work
ASWB Masters Guide Questions And
Answers.
Systems Theory -
\A system is comprised of parts that work together. When one thing changes, the whole
system is affected.
Closed system -
\uses up its energy and dies
Open system -
\a system with cross-boundary exchange
Equifinality -
\arriving at the same end from different beginnings
Input -
\obtaining resources from the environment
Output -
\a product of the system that exports to the environement
Family Theories -
\-Provides a base for dealing with family-related problems by determining the extent to
which such problems related to family issues
-Look at the family as a whole
-All parts of the family are interrelated
Strategic Family Therapy -
\-The social worker initiates what happens by designing a specific approach for each
persons presenting problems and directly influences them
Concepts and Techniques of Strategic Family Therapy -
\-pretend technique: encourage family members to pretend and encourage voluntary
control of behavior
-relabeling: changing the label attached to a person or problem from negative to positive
so the situation can be perceived differently
-first order changes: superficial behavioral changes that do not change structure of the
system
-second order changes: changes to systematic interaction patter so system functions
more effectively
, Structural Family Therapy -
\-Stresses the importance of family organization for the functioning of the group and
well-being of its members.
-Family structure is defined by set of functional demands organizing family interactions
- The social worker engages family to help restructure it.
Bowenian Family Therapy -
\-Goal is aimed at improving intergenerational transmission process
-concepts include multigenerational transmission, differentiation, emotional fusion,
emotional triangle, nuclear family, and societal regression
differentiation -
\Concept stemming from Bowenian Family Therapy that poses the more differentiated a
family is, the more a client can be an individual while in emotional contact with the
family. Allows client to think about situation without associated pressures.
emotional fusion -
\Stems from Bowenian Family Therapy. It is the tendency for families to share emotional
responses
multigenerational transmission -
\Stems from Bowenian Family Therapy. Stresses the connection of current generations
to past generations
emotional triangle -
\Stems from Bowenian Family Therapy. States that a relationship can be stable until
anxiety is introduced; then a third party is recruited to stabilize
Nuclear family -
\Stems from Bowenian Family Therapy. The most basic unit in society. Clients pick
mates that tend to have the same level of differentiation
Societal Regression -
\Stems from Bowenian Family Therapy. It is manifested by problems such as depletion
of natural resources
Group Work -
\a method of social work that helps individuals to enhance their social functioning
through purposeful group experiences
-individuals in groups help each other to make changes in their lives
groupthink -
\when a group makes faulty decisions because of group pressures
psychodynamic theories -
ASWB Masters Guide Questions And
Answers.
Systems Theory -
\A system is comprised of parts that work together. When one thing changes, the whole
system is affected.
Closed system -
\uses up its energy and dies
Open system -
\a system with cross-boundary exchange
Equifinality -
\arriving at the same end from different beginnings
Input -
\obtaining resources from the environment
Output -
\a product of the system that exports to the environement
Family Theories -
\-Provides a base for dealing with family-related problems by determining the extent to
which such problems related to family issues
-Look at the family as a whole
-All parts of the family are interrelated
Strategic Family Therapy -
\-The social worker initiates what happens by designing a specific approach for each
persons presenting problems and directly influences them
Concepts and Techniques of Strategic Family Therapy -
\-pretend technique: encourage family members to pretend and encourage voluntary
control of behavior
-relabeling: changing the label attached to a person or problem from negative to positive
so the situation can be perceived differently
-first order changes: superficial behavioral changes that do not change structure of the
system
-second order changes: changes to systematic interaction patter so system functions
more effectively
, Structural Family Therapy -
\-Stresses the importance of family organization for the functioning of the group and
well-being of its members.
-Family structure is defined by set of functional demands organizing family interactions
- The social worker engages family to help restructure it.
Bowenian Family Therapy -
\-Goal is aimed at improving intergenerational transmission process
-concepts include multigenerational transmission, differentiation, emotional fusion,
emotional triangle, nuclear family, and societal regression
differentiation -
\Concept stemming from Bowenian Family Therapy that poses the more differentiated a
family is, the more a client can be an individual while in emotional contact with the
family. Allows client to think about situation without associated pressures.
emotional fusion -
\Stems from Bowenian Family Therapy. It is the tendency for families to share emotional
responses
multigenerational transmission -
\Stems from Bowenian Family Therapy. Stresses the connection of current generations
to past generations
emotional triangle -
\Stems from Bowenian Family Therapy. States that a relationship can be stable until
anxiety is introduced; then a third party is recruited to stabilize
Nuclear family -
\Stems from Bowenian Family Therapy. The most basic unit in society. Clients pick
mates that tend to have the same level of differentiation
Societal Regression -
\Stems from Bowenian Family Therapy. It is manifested by problems such as depletion
of natural resources
Group Work -
\a method of social work that helps individuals to enhance their social functioning
through purposeful group experiences
-individuals in groups help each other to make changes in their lives
groupthink -
\when a group makes faulty decisions because of group pressures
psychodynamic theories -
