Exam 10: Social Networks and Psychosocial Relations

Groups of researchers are currently focused on the use of assistive technology in helping older adults, particularly those living in low-income or rural areas, to age in place and ease family members' care burden. How do you think technology could assist in this process? What kinds of skills should social workers have in understanding and facilitating these developments?

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Kay Connelly's work has shown that mobile devices and other assistive technological tools can help caregivers communicate with health care providers about the health needs of their family members, which may be particularly helpful to those who reside in rural areas, have limited physical mobility to get to a doctor's office, or lack transportation. Other examples include using technology to monitor medications, communicate proper health care practices via educational video, and communicate lab results among professionals and to the patient.

The primary socializing agent of growing importance in adolescence is:

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The costs and benefits of social relationships must always be assessed:

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What are the four attachment classifications discussed by Bowlby and his successors?

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Longitudinal studies show that relationships in middle adulthood are significantly related to well-being. What kind of relationships are most related to well-being in the life course stage?

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School is the primary socializing agent in early childhood.

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According to recent demographic data, the majority of single adults are between what ages?

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Give definitions of bonding and bridging social capital. Illustrate the differences in these types of social network relationships in a case example. How might community organizers help foster better opportunities for developing both kinds of social capital in families from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.

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Longitudinal studies show secure attachment in early childhood is a strong predictor of academic success in later school years.

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Question 9

Give a definition of social capital conversion, and give an illustration of how social workers can intervene to maximize social exchange conversion opportunities for vulnerable populations.

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Question 10

Describe the tenets behind identity economics. How might examining the gains and losses associated with capital development lead to identity construction? Give an example.

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Bonding and bridging social capital can be defined as:

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What are examples of noncognitive skills that children need for success in early schooling?

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What kind of relationships become increasingly important to emerging adults?

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Research shows that adolescents with chronic health conditions may face more challenge in developing strong social support networks.

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What is a current demographic trend in young adulthood?

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Parental support in emerging adulthood is a significant predictor of a young person's success in education and employment.

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Nicholas Christakis's social network studies suggest what rule for how far the influence of our social network extends in its impact on health behavior?

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Only bonding social capital is necessary for labor market attachment.

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What are Bourdieu's four kinds of capital?

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The primary socializing agent of growing importance in adolescence is:

The costs and benefits of social relationships must always be assessed:

What are the four attachment classifications discussed by Bowlby and his successors?

Longitudinal studies show that relationships in middle adulthood are significantly related to well-being. What kind of relationships are most related to well-being in the life course stage?

School is the primary socializing agent in early childhood.

According to recent demographic data, the majority of single adults are between what ages?

Longitudinal studies show secure attachment in early childhood is a strong predictor of academic success in later school years.

Give a definition of social capital conversion, and give an illustration of how social workers can intervene to maximize social exchange conversion opportunities for vulnerable populations.

Describe the tenets behind identity economics. How might examining the gains and losses associated with capital development lead to identity construction? Give an example.

Bonding and bridging social capital can be defined as:

What are examples of noncognitive skills that children need for success in early schooling?

What kind of relationships become increasingly important to emerging adults?

Research shows that adolescents with chronic health conditions may face more challenge in developing strong social support networks.

What is a current demographic trend in young adulthood?

Parental support in emerging adulthood is a significant predictor of a young person's success in education and employment.

Nicholas Christakis's social network studies suggest what rule for how far the influence of our social network extends in its impact on health behavior?

Only bonding social capital is necessary for labor market attachment.

What are Bourdieu's four kinds of capital?

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