,Test Bank For Empowerment Series: Human Behavior in the Macro Social Environment 5th
Chapter 1. Introduction to Human Behavior in the Macro Social Environment.
1. Which of the following terms refers to a goal-directed, social entity designed as a deliberately structured and
coordinated activity system with clearly defined membership?
a. Community
b. Organization
c. Group
d. Niche
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Medium
REFERENCES: What Is the Macro Social Environment?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KIRST.HBMSE.19.01.01 - Define and explain the macro social environment.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - EPAS.6A - Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups,
Organizations, and Communities – Apply knowledge of human behavior and the
social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical
frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies.
United States - EPAS.7B - Assessment and Testing – Methods of effectively
preparing for and conducting initial assessment meetings.
United States - EPAS.8B - Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups,
Organizations, and Communities – Apply knowledge of human behavior and the
social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical
frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies.
United States - EPAS.9B - Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups,
Organizations, and Communities – Apply knowledge of human behavior and the
social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical
frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes.
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2018 2:52 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/20/2018 2:20 AM
2. Which term is defined as a culturally expected behavior pattern for a person having a specified status or being involved
in a designated social relationship?
a. Conduct
b. Competence
c. Norm
d. Role
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: A Theoretical Framework for Understanding the Macro Social Environment and
Social Work Practice: Ecosystems Theory
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
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,Test Bank For Empowerment Series: Human Behavior in the Macro Social Environment 5th
Chapter 1. Introduction to Human Behavior in the Macro Social Environment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KIRST.HBMSE.19.01.02 - Describe the ecosystems theory as a useful conceptual
framework for understanding the macro social environment, and discuss relevant
concepts derived from systems theory and the ecological perspective.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - EPAS.6A - Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups,
Organizations, and Communities – Apply knowledge of human behavior and the
social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical
frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies.
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2018 2:52 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/20/2018 2:20 AM
3. The resources that are available, how they are distributed, and how they are spent are all ________ forces.
a. social
b. economic
c. political
d. distributional
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Medium
REFERENCES: What Is the Macro Social Environment?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KIRST.HBMSE.19.01.01 - Define and explain the macro social environment.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - EPAS.3A - Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and
Environmental Justice – Apply their understanding of social, economic, and
environmental justice to advocate for human rights at the individual and system
levels.
United States - EPAS.5a - theories and models of counseling
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2018 2:52 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/20/2018 2:20 AM
4. According to systems theory, ________ are the borders or margins that separate one entity from another.
a. interfaces
b. relationships
c. roles
d. boundaries
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: A Theoretical Framework for Understanding the Macro Social Environment and
Social Work Practice: Ecosystems Theory
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
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, Test Bank For Empowerment Series: Human Behavior in the Macro Social Environment 5th
Chapter 1. Introduction to Human Behavior in the Macro Social Environment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KIRST.HBMSE.19.01.02 - Describe the ecosystems theory as a useful conceptual
framework for understanding the macro social environment, and discuss relevant
concepts derived from systems theory and the ecological perspective.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - EPAS.6A - Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups,
Organizations, and Communities – Apply knowledge of human behavior and the
social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical
frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies.
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2018 2:52 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/20/2018 2:20 AM
5. ________ is the tendency for a system to maintain a relatively stable, constant state of balance.
a. Equifinality
b. Homeostasis
c. Differentiation
d. Entropy
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Medium
REFERENCES: A Theoretical Framework for Understanding the Macro Social Environment and
Social Work Practice: Ecosystems Theory
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: KIRST.HBMSE.19.01.02 - Describe the ecosystems theory as a useful conceptual
framework for understanding the macro social environment, and discuss relevant
concepts derived from systems theory and the ecological perspective.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - EPAS.6A - Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups,
Organizations, and Communities – Apply knowledge of human behavior and the
social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical
frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies.
DATE CREATED: 3/12/2018 2:52 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 3/20/2018 2:20 AM
6. Which concept is found in both systems theory and the ecological perspective?
a. Interface
b. Homeostasis
c. Relatedness
d. Boundaries
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Medium
REFERENCES: A Theoretical Framework for Understanding the Macro Social Environment and
Social Work Practice: Ecosystems Theory
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