Review the theories in Chapter 4. Provide a summary of ONE of the following theories: self in relationships, object relations, Afrocentric relational, or social identity. How does the theory address your specific developmental stage? Is this theory applicable across gender, race, culture, age, etc? What are the limitations of this theory? (200 words)
What is your definition of culture? How is your definition similar or different to the post modern view of culture? What do you think is the relationship between the Physical Environment and Human Behavior? How does simulation, control, behavior setting theories relate to the urban culture in Baltimore city and the population groups social workers aim to help? (350 words)
Compare and contrast ecological system perspective to systems theory. Provide a brief explanation of the impact of human diversity on the various systems. Use the readings to support your answer and reference properly. (200 words)
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Baltimore is famous for its historical significance and its pride in nature. The simulation theories which emphasize the use of the physical environment as sensory information for human wellbeing can be easily implemented in Baltimore, which has invested much in its natural resources like parks which the state preserves. However, the state does not allow much control for its residents. Many live-in row houses, causing crowding, a demotivator of control as per the control theory. Crowding causes poor academic performance in young girls and behavioral challenges in young boys, such as the inclination to violence (Schaumann et al., 2016). These are some of the significant groups that social workers work with to reduce drug addiction and crime rates. The behavioral theory has impacted many in Baltimore’s social interaction as they have similar behaviors in specific settings, for example, Carol singing at the Christmas village or loud cheering during the mayor’s annual Christmas parade.
