Question 1

In couples therapy, partners' may choose to stay together, but they may want to change their roles and behaviors. Which concept of systems theory is reflected in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)   homeostasis
B)   reciprocity
C)   multifinality
D)   boundaryE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of Merton's adaptive responses describes a person who has access to the means to achieve goals, but has lost sight of those goals?

Accepted Answer

A)   conformity
B)   innovation
C)   retreatism
D)   ritualismE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

______ are concerned with the adaptive "fit" of individuals with their environments and the means by which they grow and obtain a dynamic equilibrium or balance.

Accepted Answer

A)   Strengths perspectives
B)   Systems theories
C)   Development theories
D)   Diversity theoriesE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of Merton's adaptive responses is represented by a person wanting to set up a new society, new goals, and means for achieving social goals?

Accepted Answer

A)   rebellion
B)   innovation
C)   retreatism
D)   ritualismE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

General systems and ecosystems theories are the best and most holistic theoretical perspectives to draw upon for social workers in their practice, according to the text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the person-in-environment (PIE) perspective and why is it important for social work practice?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Merton's concept of ______ is represented by a person internalizing goals for success, but NOT having access to the means to achieve those goals.

Accepted Answer

A)   conformity
B)   innovation
C)   retreatism
D)   ritualismE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of Merton's adaptive responses describe a person who abuses substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   conformity
B)   innovation
C)   retreatism
D)   ritualismE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following statement is TRUE about general systems theory and the ecosystems perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are both concerned with conflict and coercion as a way of understanding or changing individual or societal behavior.
B)   They both understand society to be a tangible structure with its members cohesively coming together around a shared set of values.
C)   They both acknowledge that the potential growth and possibilities of a human being are linked to their social and natural environments.
D)   They both lend themselves to being able to predict what kind of practice strategy will work best with a particular client at a specific moment-in-time.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following tools can help social workers identify generations within a family, major family events, intergenerational communications, family aspirations, and role assignments?

Accepted Answer

A)   genogram
B)   eco-map
C)   culturagram
D)   gendergramE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

When critiquing systems theories based on social work values and ethics, one can argue that systems theories ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   directly address clients' experiences of oppression and discrimination
B)   offer guidance for what a social worker should do to address oppression
C)   specify the role of power in relationships that can contribute to injustice
D)   provide a useful tool for assessing the existence of oppression on the clientE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which condition of Parson's AGIL model represents the way a system integrates challenges and changes in order to maintain and transmit its cultural values?

Accepted Answer

A)   goal attainment
B)   adaptation
C)   latency
D)   integrationE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

According to Parsons' AGIL model, the system's actions to establish control and inhibit deviance to its shared values and norms is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   goal attainment
B)   adaptation
C)   latency
D)   integrationE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

General systems theory is largely based on the work of which theoretical biologist?

Accepted Answer

A)   Comte
B)   Spencer
C)   von Bertalanffy
D)   DurkheimE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which condition of Parson's AGIL model represents the way a system defines and prioritizes its goals for the future and makes decisions accordingly?

Accepted Answer

A)   goal attainment
B)   adaptation
C)   latency
D)   integrationE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 6: System Theories

When critiquing systems theories based on social work values and ethics, one can argue that systems theories ______.

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Which of Merton's adaptive responses describe a person who abuses substances?

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Which of Merton's adaptive responses describes a person who has access to the means to achieve goals, but has lost sight of those goals?

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______ are concerned with the adaptive "fit" of individuals with their environments and the means by which they grow and obtain a dynamic equilibrium or balance.

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General systems theory is largely based on the work of which theoretical biologist?

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Merton's concept of ______ is represented by a person internalizing goals for success, but NOT having access to the means to achieve those goals.

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Which of the following statement is TRUE about general systems theory and the ecosystems perspective?

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General systems and ecosystems theories are the best and most holistic theoretical perspectives to draw upon for social workers in their practice, according to the text.

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According to Parsons' AGIL model, the system's actions to establish control and inhibit deviance to its shared values and norms is called ______.

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Which of the following tools can help social workers identify generations within a family, major family events, intergenerational communications, family aspirations, and role assignments?

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Which condition of Parson's AGIL model represents the way a system defines and prioritizes its goals for the future and makes decisions accordingly?

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What is the person-in-environment (PIE) perspective and why is it important for social work practice?

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______ are concerned with the adaptive "fit" of individuals with their environments and the means by which they grow and obtain a dynamic equilibrium or balance.

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General systems and ecosystems theories are the best and most holistic theoretical perspectives to draw upon for social workers in their practice, according to the text.

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According to Parsons' AGIL model, the system's actions to establish control and inhibit deviance to its shared values and norms is called ______.

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