Exam Preview for 1900: Sociotherapy: Applied Sociology and Psycholo

Sociotherapy: Applied Sociology and Psychology

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1. What is applied sociology? sociological analysis without theory synonymous with basic research in sociology using sociological theory to provide clinical therapy sing sociological theory and methods to address social problems
2. What is sociotherapy? marriage and family therapy a sociologically informed therapeutic practice synonymous with group therapy a new science that dates back to 1990
3. In the sociotherapy paradigm, society as a whole can influence what? actions thoughts emotions all of the above
4. What is one key difference between sociotherapy and psychotherapy? in psychotherapy, family histories are not considered relevant in psychotherapy, group therapy is never encouraged in sociotherapy, illness has a social and environmental etiology in sociotherapy, individuals of the same group are treated consistently
5. In socialization theories, dysfunctional behavior is addressed with: pharmaceuticals first community interventions and reforms family socialization skills building classes combined with cognitive behavioral therapy
6. What is meant by “social context”? underlying relationship problems one’s social environment, community, and society one’s brain state in a social situation variation in generalized anxiety in social situations
7. Which context would fit best with sociotherapy? addiction recovery mass traumas such as war and genocide childhood traumas and adverse life experiences chemical imbalances that are genetic in nature
8. What is believed to be a limitation of psychotherapy, for which sociotherapy seeks to address? Individually treated clients may become too involved with their practitioner Individually treated clients may try to convince others in their community to get help Individually treated clients return to an environment that impedes their mental health Psychotherapeutic treatment can cause severe side effects
9. What is an example of a societal factor in ADHD? loss of family support systems rapid pace of modern life educational environment and pressure all of the above
10. What is an example of an environmental factor in depression and anxiety? family history neighborhood violence genetics alcohol use