Exam 3: Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: Biopsychosocial Dimensions

Explain classical conditioning and how it can be useful for potty training.

The focus on the meaning of life and people's views on existence is a tenet of:

Discuss the limitations of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development.

An injury to this lobe can cause blindness or damage part of a person's visual field:

What is the endocrine system? Explain the role the endocrine system plays in human behavior.

What are neurotransmitters? Explain the role neurotransmitters play in human behavior.

Briefly describe which Erikson and which Piaget stages or information maybe be used together to help a social worker whose new client is a 30 year old single woman who has recently separated from the Army after a 12 year career, and who describes not being sure how to make friends in the civilian world.

Why do social workers need to understand the medical model?

Which neurotransmitter regulates sleep, mood, attention, and learning, and too little of this neurotransmitter can cause depressed mood?

Describe limitations of the humanistic perspectives.

Describe 3 problems with the medical model.

In Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, identity vs. identity confusion occurs with what age group?

Describe 3 critiques of the Medical Model and then explain how the Social Worker would address each concern when interacting with Carlos.

Genes:

While volunteering for an after-school program that works primarily with inner-city kids, your lesson plan for the day calls for teaching the kids about "helping others" or "service". The person in charge of the program suggests using the same materials for all ages

The Medical model assumes all of the following are true EXCEPT:

Carlos' questioning the value of his past activities and the course his life is taking, reflecting on the quality of his relationships with his wife, children, and friends, and reviewing the contributions he has made through his work are all a normal part of which of Erikson's stages?

Explain reinforcement and punishment according to B. F. Skinner's work.

What term is used in social learning theory to express individuals' expectations that they can successfully perform a variety of tasks?

Explain the type of learning called modeling.