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What are the five elements of social casework according to Helen Harris Perlman?
What are the five elements of social casework according to Helen Harris Perlman?
Who is considered a client in social casework practice?
Who is considered a client in social casework practice?
What is an intra-personal problem in social casework?
What is an intra-personal problem in social casework?
How is a problem defined in social casework according to Hussain & Alauddin?
How is a problem defined in social casework according to Hussain & Alauddin?
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What does the 5P's theory refer to in social casework?
What does the 5P's theory refer to in social casework?
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Social Casework Elements and Concepts
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The five elements of social casework, as identified by Helen Harris Perlman, are:
- The Person (client)
- The Problem (issue or situation)
- The Place (environment or setting)
- The Process (helping process)
- The Purpose (goal or objective)
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In social casework practice, a client is considered an individual, group, or family that receives help or services.
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An intra-personal problem in social casework refers to a problem or issue that arises within an individual, such as emotional conflicts or psychological struggles.
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According to Hussain & Alauddin, a problem in social casework is defined as a "gap between what is and what ought to be", highlighting the discrepancy between the current situation and the desired outcome.
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The 5P's theory in social casework refers to the five factors that influence an individual's behavior:
- Person (the individual)
- Press (external factors or pressures)
- Past (previous experiences and events)
- Present (current situation)
- Potentials (inner strengths and abilities)
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Test your knowledge of the 5P's theory in social casework and the five essential elements involved in the process. This quiz covers the concepts defined by Helen Harris Perlman and the understanding of person, problem, place, professional representative, and process.
