Deck 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Human Behavior

Question 1

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,the needs that must first be satisfied before higher needs can emerge are ______.

A)psychological needs
B)belongingness and love needs
C)physiological needs
D)self-actualization needs

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Having a sense that you can personally accomplish a goal is known as ______.

A)self-efficacy
B)agency
C)efficacy expectation
D)self-actualization

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A theory that is based on the desire to maximize benefits and minimize costs is ______.

A)social network theory
B)reasoned action theory
C)feminist theory
D)social exchange theory

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A term associated with the capacity to intentionally make things happen is known as ______.

A)self-efficacy
B)efficacy expectation
C)esteem needs
D)agency

Question 5

When individuals hold power in the family but little power in the labor market the ______ can help us to better understand their situation.

A)behavioral perspective
B)conflict perspective
C)social constructionist perspective
D)systems perspective

Question 6

A theory that defines behavior as the result of reinforcement is ______.

A)cognitive social learning theory
B)operant conditioning theory
C)classical conditioning theory
D)feminist theory

Question 7

An elderly person whose basic needs are met feels that she has nothing to offer in exchange.This is an example of the ______.

A)exchange and choice perspective
B)social constructionist perspective
C)conflict perspective
D)humanistic perspective

Question 8

The assumption that learning takes place as individuals interact with their environments is related to the ______.

A)behavioral perspective
B)psychodynamic perspective
C)developmental perspective
D)social constructionist perspective

Question 9

A perspective that is concerned with how internal processes such as needs,drives,and emotions motivate human behavior is known as the ______.

A)humanistic perspective
B)psychodynamic perspective
C)developmental perspective
D)systems perspective

Question 10

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,meeting one's needs for affection and intimacy refers to ______.

A)psychological needs
B)belongingness and love needs
C)safety needs
D)self-actualization needs

Question 11

A theory that guides our practice interventions toward building on client strengths is ______.

A)cognitive social learning theory
B)operant conditioning theory
C)classical conditioning theory
D)empowerment theory

Question 12

An individual's participation in a support group for heart attack survivors has helped him modify some of his views about his situation by encouraging a solution-focused approach to his concerns.This is an example of the ______.

A)humanistic perspective
B)psychodynamic perspective
C)conflict perspective
D)social constructionist perspective

Question 13

If a social worker were to help family members increase their personal sense of competence when taking care of an elderly relative we would define this as ______.

A)self-efficacy
B)agency
C)efficacy expectation
D)self-actualization

Question 14

Security is very important to Stanley.This represents which of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

A)psychological needs
B)belongingness and love needs
C)safety needs
D)self-actualization needs

Question 15

When family members make choices based on freedom of action and search for meaning this is an example of the ______.

A)behavioral perspective
B)developmental perspective
C)psychodynamic perspective
D)humanistic perspective

Question 16

A theory that suggests that behavior is learned in part by imitation,observation,beliefs,and expectations is ______.

A)cognitive social learning theory
B)operant conditioning theory
C)classical conditioning theory
D)empowerment theory

Question 17

Ruth is entering into late old age and struggles with chronic illnesses and losses.This is an example of the ______.

A)humanistic perspective
B)psychodynamic perspective
C)developmental perspective
D)systems perspective

Question 18

The interrelated lives of the Chavez family as well as the impact of external factors such as religion,financial issues,health care issues,and cultural gender and role definitions that influence their individual behaviors and affect the family's general well-being.This can be explained using concepts from the ______.

A)social exchange perspective
B)systems perspective
C)exchange and choice perspective
D)humanistic perspective

Question 19

A theory that recognizes vectors of oppression and privilege is called ______.

A)intersectionality theory
B)systems theory
C)person-in-environment theory
D)privilege theory

Question 20

A theory that defines behavior as learned through association is ______.

A)cognitive social learning theory
B)operant conditioning theory
C)classical conditioning theory
D)empowerment theory

Question 21

One big idea of the exchange and choice perspective is that human consciousness and the sense of self are shaped by continual social interaction.

Question 22

The expansion of conflict theory by Randall Collins to integrate conflict processes at the social level with those at the small group and family levels addresses which criterion for evaluating theory?

A)diversity and power
B)usefulness for social work
C)comprehensiveness
D)competence

Question 23

Stage 4 (ages 6-12)of Erikson's model of human development proposes the psychosocial crisis to be industry versus inferiority.

Question 24

One big idea of the psychodynamic perspective is that human development is a complex interaction of biological,psychological,and social factors.

Question 25

When we consider human behavior from a systems perspective,we see it as an outcome of reciprocal interactions of persons operating within linked social systems.

Question 26

The humanistic perspective is called the 'third force' because it was developed in reaction to ______.

A)psychodynamic and behavioral perspectives
B)systems perspective
C)developmental and constructionist perspectives
D)conflict perspective

Question 27

Classical developmental theories have been criticized primarily for ______.

A)usefulness for social work practice
B)failure to address diversity and power
C)lack of coherence and conceptual clarity
D)poor testability

Question 28

Stage 1 (birth to 1 year)of Erikson's model of human development proposes the psychosocial crisis to be basic trust versus mistrust.

Question 29

One big idea of the behavioral perspective is that all human problems can be formulated as undesirable behavior.

Question 30

The finding that individual choices and decisions are often inconsistent with assumed rationality and are often too complicated to ascertain the most exchange and choice illustrates which criterion for judging social theory?

A)coherence
B)empirical support
C)comprehensiveness
D)diversity

Question 31

One big idea of the conflict perspective is that lack of open conflict is a sign of exploitation.

Question 32

The processes by which information about past behaviors in a system are fed back into the system in a circular manner is called ______.

A)self-efficacy
B)roles
C)phenomenal self
D)feedback mechanisms

Question 33

Stage 7 (late 20s-50s)of Erikson's model of human development proposes the psychosocial crisis to be intimacy versus isolation.

Question 34

One big idea of the social constructionist perspective is that people can modify meanings in the process of interaction.

Question 35

Traditional psychodynamic theories have been criticized on which basis for the theory evaluation?

A)diversity and power
B)testability and empirical support
C)coherence and conceptual clarity
D)all of the above are criticisms of traditional psychodynamic theory

Question 36

A closed system is one where there is an exchange of resources with external systems.

Question 37

A person's felt and interpreted experience of "who I am" is referred to as ______.

A)self-efficacy
B)role
C)phenomenal self
D)feedback mechanism

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a term associated with the systems perspective?

A)phenomenal self
B)boundary
C)feedback mechanisms
D)interactions

Question 39

An open system is one where there is no exchange with external systems.

Question 40

A big idea of the developmental perspective is that human development occurs in clearly defined stages.

Question 41

One big idea of the humanistic perspective is that all behavior can be defined and changed.

Question 42

What are the merits of using multiple perspectives in social work practice? How can these perspectives help mitigate our personal biases and encourage objective,comprehensive assessment?

Question 43

Define the humanistic perspective and discuss two big ideas associated with it.

Question 44

Define the social constructionist perspective and discuss two of the big ideas associated with it.

Question 45

Define the exchange and choice perspective and discuss two of the big ideas associated with it.

Question 46

Describe theories consistent with the conflict perspective.

Question 47

Compare and contrast the ideas of the psychodynamic perspective and the developmental perspective.Cite examples of how you think these theories would help with assessment and intervention in your practice with clients.

Question 48

Compare and contrast the ideas of the systems perspective and the conflict perspective.Cite examples of how you think these theories would help with assessment and intervention in your practice with clients.

Question 49

Compare and contrast the ideas of the behavioral perspective and the humanistic perspective.Cite examples of how you think these theories would help with assessment and intervention in your practice with clients.

Question 50

List in order Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Question 51

Define the systems perspective and discuss two of the big ideas associated with it.

Question 52

Define the conflict perspective and discuss two of the big ideas associated with it.

Question 53

Define the psychodynamic perspective and discuss two big ideas associated with it.

Question 54

Define the developmental perspective and discuss two big ideas associated with it.

Question 55

List the eight stages,including age range and psychosocial crisis,of Erikson's model of human development.

Question 56

Define the behavioral perspective and discuss two big ideas associated with it.

Question 57

Discuss two merits of using multiple perspectives as a social worker.

Question 58

Describe classical conditioning,operant conditioning,and cognitive social learning theories.

Question 59

Identify two theories that would be useful in your work with the Chavez family.Define those theories in your essay and cite examples of how you would utilize those theories with the Chavez family.