Deck 1: Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations

Question 1

Match the following perspectives with their assumptions.
-Power is unequally divided, and more powerful social groups dominate others.

A) ecosystems
B) use of self
C) feminism
D) rational/social exchange
E) standpoints
F) diversity
G) strengths
H) social construction
I) conflict
J) functionalist

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Match the following perspectives with their assumptions.
-Celebrating cultural differences is healthy for groups, organizations, and communities.

A) ecosystems
B) use of self
C) feminism
D) rational/social exchange
E) standpoints
F) diversity
G) strengths
H) social construction
I) conflict
J) functionalist

Answer 2

F

Question 3

Match the following perspectives with their assumptions.
-People are goal directed and make logical choices to reach their goals.

A) ecosystems
B) use of self
C) feminism
D) rational/social exchange
E) standpoints
F) diversity
G) strengths
H) social construction
I) conflict
J) functionalist

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Match the following perspectives with their assumptions.
-All social phenomena serve the purpose of maintaining the balance of society.

A) ecosystems
B) use of self
C) feminism
D) rational/social exchange
E) standpoints
F) diversity
G) strengths
H) social construction
I) conflict
J) functionalist

Question 5

Match the following perspectives with their assumptions.
-People from different backgrounds and in different situations are likely to have different views of reality

A) ecosystems
B) use of self
C) feminism
D) rational/social exchange
E) standpoints
F) diversity
G) strengths
H) social construction
I) conflict
J) functionalist

Question 6

Match the following perspectives with their assumptions.
-Every client system has positive resources that should be acknowledged.

A) ecosystems
B) use of self
C) feminism
D) rational/social exchange
E) standpoints
F) diversity
G) strengths
H) social construction
I) conflict
J) functionalist

Question 7

Match the following perspectives with their assumptions.
-Neither person nor environment can be fully understood except in terms of their relationship to each other.

A) ecosystems
B) use of self
C) feminism
D) rational/social exchange
E) standpoints
F) diversity
G) strengths
H) social construction
I) conflict
J) functionalist

Question 8

Match the following perspectives with their assumptions.
-Truths or knowledge created from the social and cultural place where people are situated.

A) ecosystems
B) use of self
C) feminism
D) rational/social exchange
E) standpoints
F) diversity
G) strengths
H) social construction
I) conflict
J) functionalist

Question 9

Match the following perspectives with their assumptions.
-Examination of women's roles and experiences of oppression in patriarchal societies.

A) ecosystems
B) use of self
C) feminism
D) rational/social exchange
E) standpoints
F) diversity
G) strengths
H) social construction
I) conflict
J) functionalist

Question 10

Match the following perspectives with their assumptions.
-The result of combining personal skills and experiences with knowledge of perspectives, theories, practice models and intervention techniques.

A) ecosystems
B) use of self
C) feminism
D) rational/social exchange
E) standpoints
F) diversity
G) strengths
H) social construction
I) conflict
J) functionalist

Question 11

A ________ is a point of view that reflects "taken for granted" assumptions or a system of beliefs.

Question 12

A ________ is a proposition that explains or predicts something.

Question 13

________ is the status occupied by an individual or family in the social structure.

Question 14

________ is defined as places or settings where individuals can be found.

Question 15

________ describes an organic system that is in balance.

Question 16

________ is a proactive response to social injustice and privilege through consciousness raising and enhancing self-efficacy.

Question 17

________ describes efforts to achieve a better fit with the environment.

Question 18

You and your friend view the same situation quite differently. This phenomenon might be explained using the ________ perspective.

Question 19

_________ is defined as a match between an individual's needs and the physical and social capacity of the environment to meet those needs.

Question 20

_________ provide specific guidance on what to do with a client or client system in a range of situations.

Question 21

Describe one criticism of the systems perspective.

Question 22

Describe one criticism of the conflict perspective.

Question 23

Name several assumptions of rational/social exchange perspective.

Question 24

Why is it important to understand different perspectives and be able to apply them to the social contexts that affect clients' lives?

Question 25

What are some of the basic assumptions of the systems perspective? Apply them to a system with which you are familiar, such as this class.