LMSW Social Work Practice Models Questions and Answers Flashcards
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The concept of 'circular causality' is a foundational principle of which social work practice model?
Answer: Family Systems Theory
Family Systems Theory rejects linear cause-and-effect, viewing family problems as products of circular, reciprocal interactions among members.
A social worker asks, 'What would be different in your life if the problem were solved tomorrow?' This is characteristic of which approach?
Answer: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
The Miracle Question is a hallmark technique of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), used to help clients envision and move toward a desired future.
According to Erikson's psychosocial development model, a 35-year-old client struggling with feeling unproductive and self-absorbed is likely experiencing a conflict in which stage?
Answer: Generativity vs. Stagnation
Erikson's seventh stage, Generativity vs. Stagnation (roughly ages 40–65), centers on contributing to society and guiding the next generation versus feeling stagnant.
Which model explicitly uses the concept of 'differentiation of self' to describe a person's ability to separate intellectual functioning from emotional reactivity?
Answer: Bowen Family Systems Theory
Murray Bowen's theory centers on differentiation of self as a measure of emotional maturity and the ability to maintain identity under family or social pressure.
In the empowerment model of social work practice, which of the following is MOST consistent with the approach?
Answer: The client and worker engage as partners in identifying barriers and building collective power
The empowerment model views clients as capable agents and emphasizes partnership, consciousness-raising, and addressing systemic oppression alongside individual challenges.
Which of the following best describes the 'person-in-environment' (PIE) framework as used in social work practice?
Answer: An assessment framework that evaluates clients within the context of their social and environmental transactions
PIE is an assessment tool that describes client problems in four factors: social role functioning, environmental problems, mental health, and physical health.