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What is equifinality in macro practice settings?
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There are many different ways and means to achieve the same result.
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Define Ecosystem theory
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This theory provides a perspectice for social workers to assess and understand the many aspects of a situation by addressing the various systems involved.
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What are roles for a Generalist Practitioner in the macro setting?
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Advocate, mediator, coordinator, manager, evaluator, educator, broker, facilitator, intiator,negotiator, and mobilizer
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What is critical thinking?
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The careful scrutiny of what is stated as true or what appears to be true and expression of an opinion or conclusion based on that scruntiny. The process of reasoning.
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Why is research important in SW?
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It can help SW become more effective in their practice by choosing interventions that have been proven successful. Research helps build a foundation for planning effective interventions. Research theories can generate new theories and interventions for best practices.
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What are some of teh concepts of taken from systems theory?
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System, boundaries, subsystems, homeostasis, role, relationship, input, output, - and + feedback, interface, differentiation,, entropy, neg. entropy, and equifinality.
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Define a community
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Large groups of people in the same demographic setting. communities have clientele who have similar issues and problems and are poitential beneficiaries of change
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Provide a brief history of Traditional SW Macro practice
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Social action, social planning, locality development.
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Define concepts in contemporary macro practice
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Social advocacy=social action, planning and policy =social planning and community capacity= locality development.
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