MODULE NAME: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIAL WORK ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Choose at least two social work theories; explain their main principles‚ advantages and disadvantages and apply them to the assessment‚ planning and intervention in one of the case studies provided below. Discuss your rationale for choosing the theories selected. Case Study 2: Ramesh Ramesh is 45 year old Sri Lankan man who works as a telephone engineer. He lives alone‚ but for many years he looked after his elderly
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a research-informed practice. It is important to understand theories‚ and how social workers can apply theory into their practice. When working with individuals‚ families‚ groups‚ or communities‚ it is important to understand system theories. If you’re working with a family that has an ill family member‚ the family system may be impacted. It is important for social workers to understand that systems can change and adjust‚ and we as social workers can help a family system find their balance again.
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States love their parks so do those from other counties. The mountains‚ deserts‚ prairies‚ rivers‚ and lakes draw people from all over. Since the first parks in Canada‚ their system as grown to include city parks‚ regional parks‚ provincial parks‚ and federal national parks and wildlife areas. City parks are managed by the parks and recreation department which is part of the municipal government. Professional managers and volunteers take care of the parks and taxes from land pay their salaries.
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single theory. Due to its complexities‚ there are two main theories currently being taught and debated: social-cognitive-theory and hypnosis as dissociation (“the hidden observer”). Currently‚ there is no way to prove or disprove either theory. The prudent thing to do is research both to gain the most proficient understanding of hypnosis. After researching both‚ one might find a higher agreement with the social-cognitive-theory. Before a decision is made‚ a closer look at both theories is in
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Social exchange theory is a theory in the sociology and psychology branch of study. This theory dictates that in a relationship‚ both members will try to get the most out of it while giving the least. In addition‚ someone in the relationship will be getting more than the other. In relationships‚ all members of the relationship contribute their time‚ effort‚ or possessions to maintain the relationship. By giving their time and effort‚ the person receives more or less‚ effort and time from the other
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Explain the Social Learning Theory‚ making reference to two relevant studies. By Tanisha Sabhaney Behaviouristic theories of learning are essentially theories of conditioning and emphasize the role of reinforcement in learning. One of the mot predominant theories is Albert Bandura’s social learning theory‚ which assumes that. People learn through observing others’ behavior‚ attitudes‚ and outcomes of those behaviors which is called observational learning‚ that is an indirect form of learning known
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No other social control theory has been so studied‚ cited‚ researched‚ and critiqued as has been the theory Hirschi presented in his book “Causes of Delinquency.” As was indicated above‚ Hirschi was profoundly influenced by his reading of Durkheim’s book “Suicide.” To develop his own theory‚ Hirschi took the Durkheim assumption that we are all animals and “thus naturally capable of committing criminal
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Like what we study in Social Exchange Theory‚ the interaction described above can be explained with this theory very well. All relationships have give and take‚ with the balance of this exchange not equal always‚ is what the theory suggests. I would always question myself with “ Is this relationship really worth it?” numerous amount of times. I felt as though‚ the relationship
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McShane (2014)‚ social learning theory “explain[s] deviant behavior by emphasizing reinforcement and discriminative stimuli.” (p. 184). More specifically‚ social learning theory states that deviant behavior is most likely to supported in a social environment that reinforces said behavior. Additionally‚ a major point of the social learning theory is that‚ on the one hand‚ behavior is shaped to seek out pleasure while‚ on the other hand‚ avoiding pain. Based upon one’s own social environment‚ different
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Evaluation of Social learning theory In this essay‚ I will try to evaluate Social learning theory as originated by Albert Bandura. I am going to use three pieces of evidence‚ in a form of case studies‚ which have been done previously to support or contradict Bandura’s theory. I will demonstrate my knowledge of these studies throughout their analysis‚ trying to highlight their strengths and limitations. Albert Bandura‚ a 20th century American pszchologist‚ proposed a very important and probably
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