A biological model of living systems as whole entities which maintain themselves through continuous input and output from the environment, developed by Ludwig von Bertalanffy is known as:
a. systems theory
b. cybernetics
c. constructivism
d. general systems theory
D
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To focus on strength-based practice family social workers need 4 skill sets describe in detail what these skills set are. Which of the following is one of the skill sets?
a. The ability to identify and use strengths b. Cultural competency c. Interpersonal sensitivity and knowledge d. Relationship-supportive behavior e. All of the above
Any social worker can offer to testify as an expert witness
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When David cries, he cries out loud. His mother has always had a hard time taking him anywhere. Crowds upset him
He hates changes in his routine. He spits out new foods. His mother has a hard time planning her day because she never knows when she will be able to get him down for his nap. He is so vigorous and demanding, she needs the nap more than he does. Which temperament type does David most likely have?
a. Slow to warm up b. Active c. Disorganized d. Difficult
Barry Wellman asserts that
a. the larger and more inflexible institutions are, the more people require formal ties to deal with them. b. the larger and more inflexible institutions are, the more people seem to depend upon informal ties to deal with them. c. community is simply a way of enforcing corporate and governmental norms in a slightly softer, ostensibly more humane manner. d. communities are outdated and unnecessary in modern societies with their modern social services.