Social Work Practice Models Flashcards
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Bowen's Family Systems Theory introduced the concept of 'differentiation of self,' which refers to:
Answer: The ability to maintain one's identity and emotional autonomy while remaining in contact with others
Differentiation of self is the ability to maintain one's own identity, values, and thinking while staying emotionally connected to others.
Which practice model would a social worker MOST likely use when a client presents with a specific phobia and wants a structured, short-term intervention?
Answer: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is the evidence-based first-line treatment for specific phobias, using techniques like cognitive restructuring and exposure therapy.
In the Life Model (ecological approach), the concept of 'transactions' refers to:
Answer: Mutual, reciprocal exchanges between people and their environments
In the Life Model, transactions are the reciprocal, continuous exchanges between people and their environments that shape both.
A social worker using a Psychoeducational approach would MOST likely:
Answer: Provide clients and families with information about mental health conditions and coping strategies
Psychoeducation combines psychological support with education about a condition, helping clients and families understand and manage symptoms effectively.
The 'miracle question' is a technique associated with which practice model?
Answer: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
The miracle question ('If a miracle happened overnight and your problem was solved, what would be different?') is a signature SFBT technique.
Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates the use of 'reframing' in family therapy?
Answer: A therapist relabels a teenager's rebellion as a sign of healthy individuation
Reframing changes the conceptual meaning of a behavior by placing it in a different context, such as redefining rebellion as developmentally appropriate individuation.
According to Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model, which stage comes immediately AFTER conducting a thorough biopsychosocial assessment?
Answer: Establishing rapport and a collaborative relationship
In Roberts' model, after assessment, the worker focuses on establishing rapport and a collaborative, empathic relationship before exploring alternatives.