Exam 1: Introduction to Human Behavior in the Macro Social Environment

Cite and explain four concepts of the ecological perspective.

Using aspects described in the text, describe either the geographic community of your home or in which you live now.

Compare and contrast mezzo, micro, and macro systems.

Historically, social action emphasizes community change pursued optimally through broad participation of a wide spectrum of people at the local community level.

When social workers use the approaches and interventions that prior study has found effective, they are using ________.

Explain policy advocacy as a contemporary macro practice and give two examples (real or hypothetical).

Ecosystems theory serves as an umbrella encompassing two other theories.

Forces and institutions in the macro social environment are clearly distinguishable from each other.

The macro social environment involves communities, organizations, and groups and how these systems affect people.

Which human services term is defined as the communities, organizations, and larger groups of clientele who have similar issues and problems and are potential beneficiaries of positive change?

Historically, neighborhood organization has been the term used to refer to macro practice in social work.

A social institution is an established and valued practice or means of operation in a society resulting in the development of a formalized system to carry out its purpose.

Which of the following concepts is inherent in the ecological approach and involves a person's belief in their own skills to handle life's challenges or to get help from others when needed?

Equifinality is a system's tendency to move from a more simplified to a more complex existence.

List the basic terms in the ecosystems theory that are derived from social systems theories.

The social environment involves the conditions, circumstances, and human interactions that encompass human beings.

Evaluation is the identification of the type and extent of needs presented by the client, along with strengths and resources available to address the needs or concerns.

Which step in the planned change process involves the identification of the type and extent of needs presented by the client, along with the strengths and resources available to address their needs or concerns?

Which of the following sets of words define the Triple A approach to critical thinking?

________ is the tendency for a system to maintain a relatively stable, constant state of balance.