Questions and Answers
What does Person-in-Environment refer to?
What is the PIE classification system?
An alternative to medical and disease models that examines social role functioning, environment, mental health, and physical health.
PIE is agency centered.
False
Study Notes
Person-in-Environment (PIE) Theory
- Focuses on the individual and their behavior within environmental contexts.
- Emphasizes the interdependence between a person and their surroundings in social work practices.
PIE Classification System
- Serves as an alternative to conventional medical and disease models.
- Evaluates multiple dimensions: social role functioning, environmental factors, mental health, and physical health.
- Effectively field-tested to enhance assessment and intervention in social work.
Client-Centered Approach
- Prioritizes the needs and circumstances of the client over institutional or agency considerations.
- Ensures that interventions are tailored specifically to the individual’s environmental context and situation.
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Explore the fundamentals of the Person-in-Environment (PIE) Theory with these flashcards. This quiz covers key concepts and definitions that are essential for understanding the relationship between individuals and their environmental contexts in social work practice.
