Question

In chapter 3, you are introduced the to Ecological model, which basically examines how environment influences human behavior. This is important, b/c when conducting assessments, we must remember to assess how the client is functioning at multiple dimensions or levels.

Pick a social problem of your choosing, then give an example of how you would assess the problem at different levels. For example:

Problem = PTSD

Micro level - I would assess how an individual struggles or copes with internal triggers to set-off his or her ptsd. (think intra-personal at this level)

Mezzo level - I would assess how this client gets along with his or her spouse or family. You could also ask has does the ptsd effect the clients relationship with others (think inter-personal at this level)

Macro level - I would assess what community benefits, resources are available for all clients with PTSD, or what barriers would impede service delivery (think larger, community or environmental level).

Please be creative, but specific, with details.

Answer 1

Anti social behavior is one of the social problem where the individual is overtly and covertly aggressive toward other and do not have or lack concern over other feeling. They mostly engage in behavior which take attention of law such as robbing, theft etc.,

Micro level - I would assess how an individual cope up with his anger inside the family and with friend circle. And also how the individual try to control his or her aggression towards other including animal also.( Inter personal level)

Mezzo level- I would assess whether the individual is aware of his or her aggression when such situation or condition occur.( Intra personal level)

Macro level- I would assess what are the stratergies they used to come across the situation where they feel hostility and aggression . I also asses about what are the obstacles they faced during these situation and how society reacts towards their behavior etc.,