Question 1

A ______ as a set of statements aimed at explaining or proving why something happens.

Accepted Answer

A)  perspective 
B)  theory 
C)  practice mode 
D)  meta-theory 
A)  perspective 
B)  theory 
C)  practice mode 
D)  meta-theory

Question 2

Define meta-theory and name four different meta-theories.

Accepted Answer

Social constructioni

Question 3

Which theory is central to social work and provides social workers with a value-based approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  critical theory 
B)  ecological theory 
C)  pyschodynamic theory 
D)  systems theory 
A)  critical theory 
B)  ecological theory 
C)  pyschodynamic theory 
D)  systems theory

Question 4

Which theorist was a proponent of psychodynamic theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rank 
B)  Freire 
C)  Naess 
D)  Chenault 
A)  Rank 
B)  Freire 
C)  Naess 
D)  Chenault

Question 5

The use of theory in social work practice leads to oppression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the difference between perspective, theory, and practice model.

Accepted Answer

Perspective is a worldview or way of per

Question 7

______ examines the impact of the natural world on humans and the intrinsic worth of the natural world.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ecological theory 
B)  Critical theory 
C)  Systems theory 
D)  Conflict theory 
A)  Ecological theory 
B)  Critical theory 
C)  Systems theory 
D)  Conflict theory

Question 8

Which theorist was a proponent of critical theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rank 
B)  Freire 
C)  Naess 
D)  Chenault 
A)  Rank 
B)  Freire 
C)  Naess 
D)  Chenault

Question 9

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the share decision making model?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not consistent with social work ethics. 
B)  It is a "two-expert" practice model: the psychiatrist and the patient. 
C)  It does not take much interest in clients' goals, interests, and values. 
D)  It produces better results in clients' medication use. 
A)  It is not consistent with social work ethics. 
B)  It is a "two-expert" practice model: the psychiatrist and the patient. 
C)  It does not take much interest in clients' goals, interests, and values. 
D)  It produces better results in clients' medication use.

Question 10

Which question is relevant to the conceptual framework that social workers uses to critique a theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is this theory or perspective a new understanding of human behavior? 
B)  Why is this particular theory or perspective emerging at this moment in time? 
C)  How consistent is this theory with social work values and ethics? 
D)  What is it that makes this understanding of human behavior important to our current context? 
A)  Is this theory or perspective a new understanding of human behavior? 
B)  Why is this particular theory or perspective emerging at this moment in time? 
C)  How consistent is this theory with social work values and ethics? 
D)  What is it that makes this understanding of human behavior important to our current context?

Question 11

According to the text, which of the following is a meta-theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  strengths 
B)  systems 
C)  mindfulness 
D)  positivism 
A)  strengths 
B)  systems 
C)  mindfulness 
D)  positivism

Question 12

Which theorist was a proponent of human development theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rank 
B)  Freire 
C)  Naess 
D)  Chenault 
A)  Rank 
B)  Freire 
C)  Naess 
D)  Chenault

Question 13

A ______ is defined as a theory concerned with the investigation, analysis, or description of theory itself.

Accepted Answer

A)  perspective 
B)  theory 
C)  practice mode 
D)  meta-theory 
A)  perspective 
B)  theory 
C)  practice mode 
D)  meta-theory

Question 14

The nigrescence theory is a theory under ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental and ecological theories 
B)  life span and family life course theories 
C)  behavior and cognitive theories 
D)  theories of culture and white privilege 
A)  environmental and ecological theories 
B)  life span and family life course theories 
C)  behavior and cognitive theories 
D)  theories of culture and white privilege

Question 15

According to the text, which of the following is a practice model?

Accepted Answer

A)  strengths 
B)  systems 
C)  mindfulness 
D)  positivism 
A)  strengths 
B)  systems 
C)  mindfulness 
D)  positivism

A ______ as a set of statements aimed at explaining or proving why something happens.

Define meta-theory and name four different meta-theories.

Which theory is central to social work and provides social workers with a value-based approach?

Which theorist was a proponent of psychodynamic theory?

The use of theory in social work practice leads to oppression.

Describe the difference between perspective, theory, and practice model.

______ examines the impact of the natural world on humans and the intrinsic worth of the natural world.

Which theorist was a proponent of critical theory?

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the share decision making model?

Which question is relevant to the conceptual framework that social workers uses to critique a theory?

According to the text, which of the following is a meta-theory?

Which theorist was a proponent of human development theory?

A ______ is defined as a theory concerned with the investigation, analysis, or description of theory itself.

The nigrescence theory is a theory under ______.

According to the text, which of the following is a practice model?

Critique of Theory for Use in Social Work Practice

Historical Context

Critical Theories

Psychodynamic Theory

System Theories

Environmental and Ecological Theory in Social Work

Life Span Theories, Family Life Course Theories, and Historical Trauma

Symbolic Interactionism

Behavior Theory, the Cognitive Turn and the Influence of Mindfulness

Theories of Culture and White Privilege

Empowerment Theory and the Strengths Perspective

Cognitive and Moral Development Theories

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Exam 1: Introduction to Theory and Its Application to Social Work Practice

A ______ as a set of statements aimed at explaining or proving why something happens.

Define meta-theory and name four different meta-theories.

Which theory is central to social work and provides social workers with a value-based approach?

Which theorist was a proponent of psychodynamic theory?

The use of theory in social work practice leads to oppression.

Describe the difference between perspective, theory, and practice model.

______ examines the impact of the natural world on humans and the intrinsic worth of the natural world.

Which theorist was a proponent of critical theory?

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the share decision making model?

Which question is relevant to the conceptual framework that social workers uses to critique a theory?

According to the text, which of the following is a meta-theory?

Which theorist was a proponent of human development theory?

A ______ is defined as a theory concerned with the investigation, analysis, or description of theory itself.

The nigrescence theory is a theory under ______.

According to the text, which of the following is a practice model?

Critique of Theory for Use in Social Work Practice

Historical Context

Critical Theories

Psychodynamic Theory

System Theories

Environmental and Ecological Theory in Social Work

Life Span Theories, Family Life Course Theories, and Historical Trauma

Symbolic Interactionism

Behavior Theory, the Cognitive Turn and the Influence of Mindfulness

Theories of Culture and White Privilege

Empowerment Theory and the Strengths Perspective

Cognitive and Moral Development Theories

Filters