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:

Domestic Violence

Also called family violence or intimate-partner violence, physically harmful actions that occur within the home or family, between people who have a close relationship with each other.

Purchasing Decisions

The process by which individuals decide what, when, and how to buy goods or services.

Nisbett And Wilson

Psychologists known for their work on human inference and reasoning, particularly on how people understand their own mental processes.

Self-knowledge

An individual’s awareness and understanding of their own character, feelings, motives, and desires.