Question 1

An example of a community of geography, attribute and interest is

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A)  a seniors-only apartment building who come together to discuss a neglectful landlord 
B)  a union of daycare workers 
C)  a group of people who live on the same street who have the same ethnic origin 
D)  gay people celebrating "gay pride" 
E)  a group of people who live in the same area concerned about the pollution caused by diesel trains 
A)  a seniors-only apartment building who come together to discuss a neglectful landlord 
B)  a union of daycare workers 
C)  a group of people who live on the same street who have the same ethnic origin 
D)  gay people celebrating "gay pride" 
E)  a group of people who live in the same area concerned about the pollution caused by diesel trains A

Question 2

According to Putnam (2000), the benefits of high social capital to a community include increased productivity and

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A)  government involvement. 
B)  competitive relationships. 
C)  social control. 
D)  effective democratic processes. 
E)  rapid development of the infrastructure. 
A)  government involvement. 
B)  competitive relationships. 
C)  social control. 
D)  effective democratic processes. 
E)  rapid development of the infrastructure. D

Question 3

Suicide is more common in communities where there is rapid social change.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A group of people who have chosen to live or work together in pursuit of a common ideal is called

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A)  mutual support. 
B)  intentional community. 
C)  interest community. 
D)  Gemeinschafr 
E)  gesellschaft. 
A)  mutual support. 
B)  intentional community. 
C)  interest community. 
D)  Gemeinschafr 
E)  gesellschaft.

Question 5

An example of an interest community is a group of seniors and professionals working towards proper housing for disabled elderly.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are the main factors of social capital?

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A)  trust, bonding, and linkage 
B)  participation, bonding, and bridging 
C)  resourcing, bonding, and linkage 
D)  bonding, bridging, and linkage 
E)  participation, trust, and productivity 
A)  trust, bonding, and linkage 
B)  participation, bonding, and bridging 
C)  resourcing, bonding, and linkage 
D)  bonding, bridging, and linkage 
E)  participation, trust, and productivity

Question 7

An interest community is different from an attribute community because it

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A)  describes the development of relationships in a physical area. 
B)  is based on the possession of a certain function. 
C)  depicts a group of people connected by gender or race. 
D)  describes an association among several communities. 
E)  depicts a group of individuals addressing a common concern. 
A)  describes the development of relationships in a physical area. 
B)  is based on the possession of a certain function. 
C)  depicts a group of people connected by gender or race. 
D)  describes an association among several communities. 
E)  depicts a group of individuals addressing a common concern.

Question 8

Relationships and networks are important in the formation of social capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An example of the socialization function of a community is

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A)  a group of people enforce rules so that every one conforms to the norms of the community. 
B)  a group of businesses provide jobs for the younger people in the community. 
C)  when group members communicate their values and knowledge to the rest of the community. 
D)  when groups of people participate in cooperative activities. 
E)  a group of people providing support to each other in times of struggle. 
A)  a group of people enforce rules so that every one conforms to the norms of the community. 
B)  a group of businesses provide jobs for the younger people in the community. 
C)  when group members communicate their values and knowledge to the rest of the community. 
D)  when groups of people participate in cooperative activities. 
E)  a group of people providing support to each other in times of struggle.

Question 10

Which of the following best exemplify a challenge in fostering a sense of community among college students?

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A)  lack of awareness of the social supports offered by the schools 
B)  difficulty in accessing social supports of family due to distance and finances 
C)  young peoples' attitude of maintaining independence and disregarding interdependence 
D)  young peoples' difficulty in accepting help from school officials and faculty 
E)  diversity of values and backgrounds 
A)  lack of awareness of the social supports offered by the schools 
B)  difficulty in accessing social supports of family due to distance and finances 
C)  young peoples' attitude of maintaining independence and disregarding interdependence 
D)  young peoples' difficulty in accepting help from school officials and faculty 
E)  diversity of values and backgrounds

Question 11

A social impact of boom towns is the growth of large chain stores controlled by the community itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When people feel an ability to control and predict their environments, they can experience a "culture of silence".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Recent research indicates that communities with strong connection report,

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A)  higher levels of happiness. 
B)  an increase in health and social costs 
C)  feelings of social isolation. 
D)  high levels of citizen participation 
E)  a desire to be part of a social network. 
A)  higher levels of happiness. 
B)  an increase in health and social costs 
C)  feelings of social isolation. 
D)  high levels of citizen participation 
E)  a desire to be part of a social network.

Question 14

Intentional communities are formed to pursue a common goal where the members live cooperatively and share experiences with each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the mental health benefits of community.

Accepted Answer

When community members are connected wit

Question 16

According to Mignone (2003), a community with a high level of social capital

Accepted Answer

A)  have members with high levels of trust. 
B)  provide members little support. 
C)  have members report lower social contact. 
D)  provide members with opportunities to meet their own basic needs. 
E)  have individuals who can accomplish their goals. 
A)  have members with high levels of trust. 
B)  provide members little support. 
C)  have members report lower social contact. 
D)  provide members with opportunities to meet their own basic needs. 
E)  have individuals who can accomplish their goals.

Question 17

According to Hannis (1988), the effect of boom towns included

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A)  development of relationships among the businesses. 
B)  depersonalization of community services. 
C)  growth of social and psychological capital. 
D)  decrease of bureaucratic government. 
E)  increase in social networking. 
A)  development of relationships among the businesses. 
B)  depersonalization of community services. 
C)  growth of social and psychological capital. 
D)  decrease of bureaucratic government. 
E)  increase in social networking.

Question 18

A community of professionals who have good relationships with other professionals as well as corporations in their locality would be considered to have high social capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the different functions of communities.

Accepted Answer

Answers:
1. production, distribution, an

Question 20

An example of bonding is the association of a town with a city nearby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An example of a community of geography, attribute and interest is

According to Putnam (2000), the benefits of high social capital to a community include increased productivity and

Suicide is more common in communities where there is rapid social change.

A group of people who have chosen to live or work together in pursuit of a common ideal is called

An example of an interest community is a group of seniors and professionals working towards proper housing for disabled elderly.

What are the main factors of social capital?

An interest community is different from an attribute community because it

Relationships and networks are important in the formation of social capital.

An example of the socialization function of a community is

Which of the following best exemplify a challenge in fostering a sense of community among college students?

A social impact of boom towns is the growth of large chain stores controlled by the community itself.

When people feel an ability to control and predict their environments, they can experience a "culture of silence".

Recent research indicates that communities with strong connection report,

Intentional communities are formed to pursue a common goal where the members live cooperatively and share experiences with each other.

Explain the mental health benefits of community.

According to Mignone (2003), a community with a high level of social capital

According to Hannis (1988), the effect of boom towns included

A community of professionals who have good relationships with other professionals as well as corporations in their locality would be considered to have high social capital.

Explain the different functions of communities.

An example of bonding is the association of a town with a city nearby.

Introduction to Community Development

History of Community Development

Perspectives on Community Development

Building Relationships With the Community

Process of Community Development

Skills for Working in Communities

Canadian Case Studies

Aboriginal Community Development

International Community Development

Social Welfare and the Future of Community Development

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Exam 1: Importance of Community

An example of a community of geography, attribute and interest is

According to Putnam (2000), the benefits of high social capital to a community include increased productivity and

Suicide is more common in communities where there is rapid social change.

A group of people who have chosen to live or work together in pursuit of a common ideal is called

An example of an interest community is a group of seniors and professionals working towards proper housing for disabled elderly.

What are the main factors of social capital?

An interest community is different from an attribute community because it

Relationships and networks are important in the formation of social capital.

An example of the socialization function of a community is

Which of the following best exemplify a challenge in fostering a sense of community among college students?

A social impact of boom towns is the growth of large chain stores controlled by the community itself.

When people feel an ability to control and predict their environments, they can experience a "culture of silence".

Recent research indicates that communities with strong connection report,

Intentional communities are formed to pursue a common goal where the members live cooperatively and share experiences with each other.

Explain the mental health benefits of community.

According to Mignone (2003), a community with a high level of social capital

According to Hannis (1988), the effect of boom towns included

A community of professionals who have good relationships with other professionals as well as corporations in their locality would be considered to have high social capital.

Explain the different functions of communities.

An example of bonding is the association of a town with a city nearby.

Introduction to Community Development

History of Community Development

Perspectives on Community Development

Building Relationships With the Community

Process of Community Development

Skills for Working in Communities

Canadian Case Studies

Aboriginal Community Development

International Community Development

Social Welfare and the Future of Community Development

Filters