SLWK 330 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Systems Theory, Social Exchange Theory, Neal E. Miller
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There are two types of theories we can use to describe or explain the family: individuals, groups, or even organizations: learning theories, cognitive theory, psychodynamic theory. Theories that are more specific to social systems like families: general systems theory, social exchange, and family systems theory. Effective social work practice balances both the general and the unique: situation. With general knowledge about human behavior (theory and research). Work of clark hull, john dollard, neal miller, albert bandura. Learned behaviors are mediated by people"s thoughts, People are naturally motivated to seek out experiences of. Family members learn through observing the actions of others expectations, and emotions. pleasure and avoid experiences of pain. (role modeling, observational learning). Examines how people think about family relationships. Often the basis of pre-marital counseling, parenting interventions. Object relations: a type of pd theory. suggests that current relationships, especially those in the family, are patterned after early relationships with powerful individuals, most often parental figures. break them.
