Briefly Explain Why It Is Important for Social Workers to Understand

question 15

Essay

Briefly explain why it is important for social workers to understand the macro social environment. How does it differ from the micro perspective?

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Definitions:

Childhood Development

The physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth that occurs from birth through late adolescence.

Peer Influences

The effect that the social group individuals belong to has on their behavior, attitudes, and values.

Adolescent Crowd

A large, loosely-organized group of teenagers who share similar interests and social status.

Adolescent Clique

A small, exclusive group of teenagers or young people who share interests, views, or status.