10 Questions
What is the term used to describe a general way of seeing the world, such as 'modernism' or 'post-'?
Paradigm
According to Payne (1997), social work theory succeeds best when it contains all three elements of what?
Paradigm
Which perspective suggests that individuals are socialized by society's institutions and emphasizes the process of socialization?
Society perspective
What term refers to a feature that can be focused on individually but only truly understood in relation to other features?
Dimension
Which theory posits that individuals are inherently good but are corrupted by societal and economic structures?
Conflict theory
Which aspect of social work is central to promoting social change and development?
Respect for diversities
What is the main purpose of a practice model in social work?
To guide practitioner interaction with concrete actions
In social work, what is a theory primarily responsible for?
Explaining behavior through interrelated concepts
Which element of social work emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of societal issues?
Practice model
What distinguishes a perspective from a theory in social work?
A perspective describes what happens in practice
Explore the principles and theories that underpin social work practice, focusing on social justice, human rights, collective responsibility, and diversity. Understand how social work integrates theories from social sciences, humanities, and indigenous knowledge to address societal issues.
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