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HBSE 1
Chapter 1
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Undergraduate 2
02/08/2009

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5 step process
Definition

1) Assesment

2)Plan of ACtion

3) Intervention

4) Evaluation

5) Termination

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ecosystem theory
Definition
micro, mezzo, macro
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3 thrusts
Definition

1) Help solve problems and help cope

2)Work w/systems

3) Link to systems

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3 Models of change
Definition

1) Locality

2) Social Planning (big agencies, rely on experts)

3) Social Action

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ethics vs. values
Definition

ethics=right and correct

values=good and desirable

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ethical dilemas
Definition
situation where ethical principles conflict and all solutions are imperfect.
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critical thinking
Definition
the careful examination and evaluation of beliefs and actions
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entropy
Definition
the tendency of a system to progress toward disorganization, depletion, and death.
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negative entropy
Definition
process of a system toward growth and development (physically, intellectually, and emotionally)
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differentiation
Definition
system's tendency to move from a more simplified to a more complex
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strengths perspective
Definition
focusing on strengths provides empowerment. This orientation focuses on client resources, capabilities, knowledge, abilities, motivations, experience, intelligence, and other positive qualities that can be put to use to solve problems and pursue positive changes.
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resiliency
Definition
the ability for a system to recover from adversity and resume functioning even when suffering serious trouble, confusion, or hardship
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homeostasis
Definition
tendancy for a system to maintain relatively stable; constant state of balance.
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input
Definition
involves the energy, information, or communication flow recieved from other systems.
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role
Definition
culturally established social behavior and conduct expected of a person in any designated interpersonal relationship.
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output
Definition
response of the system, after receiving and processing input, that affects other systems in the environment
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outcome
Definition
specific variables that are measured for the purpose of evaluation
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enabler
Definition
helps client cope, conveys hope, reduces resistance and ambivalence
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mediator
Definition
resolves conflicts and helps work out differences. remains neutral and does not take a side with either party in the dispute.
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integrator/coordinator
Definition
brings together various parts to form an unified whole and brings components together in some kind of organized manner.
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manager
Definition
has administrative responsibility that accomplishes: establishing organizational goals, administer social service programs, improve agency effectiveness, obtain financial resourses, solicit community support, and coordinate the work of the agency staff.
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educator
Definition
gives information and teaching skills to client and other systems.
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analyst/evaluator
Definition
analyze and evaluate how well programs and systems work
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broker
Definition
helps link clients with community services
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facilitator
Definition
organizes, guides, and directs a group encounter or gathering
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initiator
Definition
person or persons who calls attention to an issue
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negotiator
Definition
represents an org, a group, or an individiual that is trying to gain something from anohter group or system. unlike a mediator, negotiators clearly ally themselves with one of the sides involved.
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advocate
Definition
representing, intervening, supporting (etc.) on behalf of one or more individuals, groups, or communities, with the goal of securing social justice.
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culture
Definition
configuration of shared attitudes, values, goals, spiritual beliefs, social expectations, arts, technology, and behaviors that characterize a broader society in which people live.
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