Theory Name:
1. Context and contributors: Provide information about the relevant social, historical, or political context of the theory you selected. Who are the important contributors to this theory? (1-2 paragraphs).
2. Concepts and terms: What are the major concepts of the first, second, and third generations of behavior therapies. In your own words, offer a summary explaining the main terms and concepts of each generation. ( not more than 3 paragraphs).
3. Etiology of problems: What does this theory tell us about the source of problems? What does this theory tell us about solutions to problems? Give an example that is not in the book (1-3 paragraphs).
4.Assessment: In this theoretical lens, what should the social worker pay attention to in assessment? Are there specific things that the social worker would do to assess a client using this theoretical lens? (1-3 paragraphs).
5 Critique: (Not more than 2 pages)
5.1. What does this theory say about human behavior?
5.2. How does this theory address growth and change?
5.3. How holistic is this theory?
5.4. How consistent is this theory with social work values and ethics?
5.5. What sources of knowledge does this theory support (e.g., the client’s voice, social worker’s practice wisdom, or qualitative and quantitative research studies that reflect the profession’s worldview)?
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