Question 1

Systems theory was an aspect of the reaction against psychodynamic theory in the 1970s.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ideas of systems theory:

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A)   fit well with a profession and agency structure that is part of the state and has authority and power
B)   raise issues of conflict with the prevailing social order as seen by many agencies
C)   have not been as well accepted as Freud's ideas
D)   none of the above

Question 3

One problem with the multifactorial explanations of systems ideas is:

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A)   that most social problems are not multifactorial
B)   that complexity is a barrier to clear prescriptions for action
C)   psychodynamic in nature
D)   none of the above

Question 4

The idea that the whole is more than the sum of its parts is called ___________

Accepted Answer

A)   homeostasis
B)   non-summativity
C)   reciprocity
D)   differentiation B

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the structure of systems is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   open systems occur where energy crosses the permeable boundary
B)   physical and mental energy is exchanged more within the boundaries of a system rather than outside of it
C)   closed systems have no interchange across the boundary.
D)   physical and mental energy is exchanged more outside the boundaries of a system rather than within them.

Question 6

The starting point of systems practice is to avoid focusing only on the __________.

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A)   agency
B)   individual
C)   society
D)   none of the above

Question 7

Complex adaptive systems:

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A)   are ideas that may be used to explore artificial intelligence
B)   contain complexity that contains patterns that enable us to understand how they work
C)   refers to large systems with many small component parts
D)   all of the above

Question 8

Identifying _____________ in behavior is beneficial because workers can learn to apply them to other systems.

Accepted Answer

A)   patterns
B)   possibilities
C)   context
D)   positive approaches

Question 9

Systems theory has been relatively successful because it accepts and analyzes existing social orders. It also allows for the incorporation of aspects from other theories. This is in opposition to __________ that analyzes social orders and rejects them.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychodynamic theory
B)   ecological theory
C)   radical theory
D)   general systems theory

Question 10

Jan lives at a retirement home. She enjoys living there because she is able to socialize with others and participate in many activities. The workers at the home allow her to make most decisions concerning her daily routine, but will intervene if they feel that her safety is in jeopardy. What type of system is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   boundary system
B)   self-regulating system
C)   residential care system
D)   communication system

Question 11

Developing networks in social support systems emerged:

Accepted Answer

A)   following the 'theory wars' as a way to encourage collaboration and interaction among clients
B)   in criminal justice settings as a way to increase the strength of peer groups
C)   in mental health work as a way of supporting isolated people
D)   as a means of bringing about radical change

Question 12

Systems theory:

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A)   uses a large body of complex and technical language
B)   it is a very generalized theory, so it is hard to apply to any specific situation
C)   is not prescriptive, so it does not tell us what to do.
D)   none of the above B

Question 13

In the 1970s, systems theory was developed as a reaction against ____________. People felt that systems theory had the sociological aspect that social work needed, whereas __________ did not compensate for this.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychodynamic theory
B)   ecological theory
C)   radical theory
D)   general systems theory

Question 14

The use of general or ecological systems theory is virtually universal in the US.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

As opposed to health work and counseling, systems perspectives focus on ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   connections between families and resources of families and groups and their effective functioning
B)   seeing the family as helping or hindering their function of improving the health or well-being of the individual patient.
C)   making changes for individual clients through psychotherapy
D)   all of the above

Question 16

Social systems possess ____________, which means that when one part of the system changes, the change tends to affect all of the other parts and in turn they change.

Accepted Answer

A)   synergy
B)   entropy
C)   homeostasis
D)   reciprocity

Question 17

An advantage of using systems theory with residential care is:

Accepted Answer

A)   that it helps people learn how to manage difficulties outside the residential care boundaries
B)   helps to limit the complexity to particular issues or relationships within the resident or within the client's network
C)   that it aids in establishment of homeostasis
D)   b and c D

Question 18

Ecological theory focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)   social connections and positive engagements between individuals and their communities
B)   applying systems work to group and family practice
C)   creating a balance among the elements in a person's life
D)   none of the above

Question 19

The ability to maintain its fundamental nature even though changes are made by input describes which characteristic of a system?

Accepted Answer

A)   reciprocity
B)   non-summativity
C)   homeostasis
D)   differentiation

Question 20

Forms of systems theory that are distinguished in social work:

Accepted Answer

A)   ecological theory and cognitive-behavioral theory
B)   general systems theory and ecological systems theory
C)   homeostasis and equilibrium
D)   none of the above

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Systems theory was an aspect of the reaction against psychodynamic theory in the 1970s.

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The ideas of systems theory:

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One problem with the multifactorial explanations of systems ideas is:

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The idea that the whole is more than the sum of its parts is called ___________

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Which of the following statements about the structure of systems is FALSE?

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The starting point of systems practice is to avoid focusing only on the __________.

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Complex adaptive systems:

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Identifying _____________ in behavior is beneficial because workers can learn to apply them to other systems.

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Systems theory has been relatively successful because it accepts and analyzes existing social orders. It also allows for the incorporation of aspects from other theories. This is in opposition to __________ that analyzes social orders and rejects them.

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Developing networks in social support systems emerged:

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The use of general or ecological systems theory is virtually universal in the US.

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As opposed to health work and counseling, systems perspectives focus on ______.

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Social systems possess ____________, which means that when one part of the system changes, the change tends to affect all of the other parts and in turn they change.

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The ability to maintain its fundamental nature even though changes are made by input describes which characteristic of a system?

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The ideas of systems theory:

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Complex adaptive systems:

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The use of general or ecological systems theory is virtually universal in the US.

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Social systems possess ____________, which means that when one part of the system changes, the change tends to affect all of the other parts and in turn they change.

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An advantage of using systems theory with residential care is:

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Ecological theory focuses on:

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