Question 1

Define an interest community.

Accepted Answer

An interest community is a gro

Question 2

Discuss the changes in community life for contemporary Canadians.

Accepted Answer

Canadians move frequently and this mobil

Question 3

Which of the following is the best example of an intentional community?

Accepted Answer

A)  a group of individuals who choose to pursue the ideal of "non-pollution" of the environment 
B)  a coalition of communities to ensure that conformity is followed by all 
C)  a group of individuals connected geographically 
D)  groups of individuals brought together by their professions 
E)  a group of communities that aim to promote productivity 
A)  a group of individuals who choose to pursue the ideal of "non-pollution" of the environment 
B)  a coalition of communities to ensure that conformity is followed by all 
C)  a group of individuals connected geographically 
D)  groups of individuals brought together by their professions 
E)  a group of communities that aim to promote productivity

Question 4

A network of relationships between individuals is

Accepted Answer

A)  social capital. 
B)  an intentional community. 
C)  a linkage. 
D)  a strong community. 
E)  psychological bonding. 
A)  social capital. 
B)  an intentional community. 
C)  a linkage. 
D)  a strong community. 
E)  psychological bonding.

Question 5

Sustaining a sense of community is more difficult in the pre-industrial societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Freire, the "culture of silence" refers to a situation where individuals

Accepted Answer

A)  feel hopeless when they have little control over their environments. 
B)  feel segregated from the mainstream. 
C)  are challenged by the demands of society so they experience despair. 
D)  are disconnected from their familiar environments. 
E)  are unable to learn the rules of their culture. 
A)  feel hopeless when they have little control over their environments. 
B)  feel segregated from the mainstream. 
C)  are challenged by the demands of society so they experience despair. 
D)  are disconnected from their familiar environments. 
E)  are unable to learn the rules of their culture.

Question 7

Communities nurture individuals and individuals nurture their communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Bridging, a factor of social capital, is exemplified by

Accepted Answer

A)  a community having ties with other communities. 
B)  the community's emphasis on goal achievement. 
C)  the presence of a cohesive relationship of community members. 
D)  a community having ties to institutions. 
E)  a combination of connections outside of the community. 
A)  a community having ties with other communities. 
B)  the community's emphasis on goal achievement. 
C)  the presence of a cohesive relationship of community members. 
D)  a community having ties to institutions. 
E)  a combination of connections outside of the community.

Question 9

Why are communities essential to individual well-being? Communities

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A)  enable individuals to feel powerful and able to cope with crisis. 
B)  allow individuals to feel a connection with others and experience positive self-image. 
C)  enable to individuals to make decisions about the good of the community and elect capable officials. 
D)  provide individuals with opportunities to meet their social obligations. 
E)  allow individuals to experience a sense of accomplishment. 
A)  enable individuals to feel powerful and able to cope with crisis. 
B)  allow individuals to feel a connection with others and experience positive self-image. 
C)  enable to individuals to make decisions about the good of the community and elect capable officials. 
D)  provide individuals with opportunities to meet their social obligations. 
E)  allow individuals to experience a sense of accomplishment.

Question 10

An example of the mutual support function of a community is the transmission of values and ideals by one generation to the next one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Lack of social relationships can predispose individuals to problems with their heart functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a functional community?

Accepted Answer

A)  a group of Sikh women 
B)  a group of people who live on the West-End of a city 
C)  members of a particular religious denomination 
D)  a wealthy neighbourhood 
E)  a group of women of colour 
A)  a group of Sikh women 
B)  a group of people who live on the West-End of a city 
C)  members of a particular religious denomination 
D)  a wealthy neighbourhood 
E)  a group of women of colour

Question 13

What are two challenges in fostering a sense of community?

Accepted Answer

1. lack of social support from

Question 14

According to Statistics Canada (2008), the rate of growth for Aboriginal persons in Canada

Accepted Answer

A)  is steadily decreasing 
B)  is increasing 
C)  remains stable from ten years ago 
D)  is increasing in Western Canada 
E)  a matter great concern. 
A)  is steadily decreasing 
B)  is increasing 
C)  remains stable from ten years ago 
D)  is increasing in Western Canada 
E)  a matter great concern.

Question 15

When communities ensure conformity to group norms they are serving what function of community?

Accepted Answer

A)  socialization 
B)  social participation 
C)  social control 
D)  production 
E)  distribution 
A)  socialization 
B)  social participation 
C)  social control 
D)  production 
E)  distribution

Question 16

There is a singular understanding of community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is an interest community?

Accepted Answer

A)  a group of people from the same ethnic background 
B)  professional engineers association 
C)  members of a particular religious denomination 
D)  a wealthy neighbourhood 
E)  a group of women of colour 
A)  a group of people from the same ethnic background 
B)  professional engineers association 
C)  members of a particular religious denomination 
D)  a wealthy neighbourhood 
E)  a group of women of colour

Question 18

A community that ensures the meeting of basic physiological necessities to its members through locally owned businesses is meeting the function of

Accepted Answer

A)  social control. 
B)  socialization. 
C)  mutual support. 
D)  social participation. 
E)  production, distribution, and consumption. 
A)  social control. 
B)  socialization. 
C)  mutual support. 
D)  social participation. 
E)  production, distribution, and consumption.

Question 19

Socio-economic status, race, gender, and age are examples of attributes that define a community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why are communities essential to individual well-being?

Accepted Answer

Communities play a crucial rol

Define an interest community.

Discuss the changes in community life for contemporary Canadians.

Which of the following is the best example of an intentional community?

A network of relationships between individuals is

Sustaining a sense of community is more difficult in the pre-industrial societies.

According to Freire, the "culture of silence" refers to a situation where individuals

Communities nurture individuals and individuals nurture their communities.

Bridging, a factor of social capital, is exemplified by

Why are communities essential to individual well-being? Communities

An example of the mutual support function of a community is the transmission of values and ideals by one generation to the next one.

Lack of social relationships can predispose individuals to problems with their heart functions.

Which of the following is a functional community?

What are two challenges in fostering a sense of community?

According to Statistics Canada (2008), the rate of growth for Aboriginal persons in Canada

When communities ensure conformity to group norms they are serving what function of community?

There is a singular understanding of community.

Which of the following is an interest community?

A community that ensures the meeting of basic physiological necessities to its members through locally owned businesses is meeting the function of

Socio-economic status, race, gender, and age are examples of attributes that define a community.

Why are communities essential to individual well-being?

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

Define an interest community.

Discuss the changes in community life for contemporary Canadians.

Which of the following is the best example of an intentional community?

A network of relationships between individuals is

Sustaining a sense of community is more difficult in the pre-industrial societies.

According to Freire, the "culture of silence" refers to a situation where individuals

Communities nurture individuals and individuals nurture their communities.

Bridging, a factor of social capital, is exemplified by

Why are communities essential to individual well-being? Communities

An example of the mutual support function of a community is the transmission of values and ideals by one generation to the next one.

Lack of social relationships can predispose individuals to problems with their heart functions.

Which of the following is a functional community?

What are two challenges in fostering a sense of community?

According to Statistics Canada (2008), the rate of growth for Aboriginal persons in Canada

When communities ensure conformity to group norms they are serving what function of community?

There is a singular understanding of community.

Which of the following is an interest community?

A community that ensures the meeting of basic physiological necessities to its members through locally owned businesses is meeting the function of

Socio-economic status, race, gender, and age are examples of attributes that define a community.

Why are communities essential to individual well-being?

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