Question 1

Gaining power through knowledge in order to effect change is:

Accepted Answer

A) why we study social welfare 
B) not compatible with social work practice 
C) illegal 
D) simple and easy and does not require understanding of social issues 
E) only the domain of politicians 
A) why we study social welfare 
B) not compatible with social work practice 
C) illegal 
D) simple and easy and does not require understanding of social issues 
E) only the domain of politicians A

Question 2

An institutional approach to social welfare policy:

Accepted Answer

A) calls for organized public intervention in emergency situations 
B) calls for the existence of social welfare programs outside of the social structure 
C) calls for the existence of social welfare programs as part of the normal function of society. 
D) emphasizes individual responsibility 
E) is based on institutions as the sites for service delivery 
A) calls for organized public intervention in emergency situations 
B) calls for the existence of social welfare programs outside of the social structure 
C) calls for the existence of social welfare programs as part of the normal function of society. 
D) emphasizes individual responsibility 
E) is based on institutions as the sites for service delivery C

Question 3

Selective social welfare programs are:

Accepted Answer

A) available to all who apply for services 
B) services that are restricted to only those who can demonstrate proven need 
C) never institutional in approach 
D) not available through public administration 
E) preferable to categorical benefits 
A) available to all who apply for services 
B) services that are restricted to only those who can demonstrate proven need 
C) never institutional in approach 
D) not available through public administration 
E) preferable to categorical benefits B

Question 4

The social welfare system is the organized efforts and structures used to provide for our societal well being .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Public education is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) Universal and institutional social welfare program 
B) Selective and residual social welfare program 
C) Residual and universal social welfare program 
D) Institutional and selective social welfare program 
E) Selective and universal social welfare program 
A) Universal and institutional social welfare program 
B) Selective and residual social welfare program 
C) Residual and universal social welfare program 
D) Institutional and selective social welfare program 
E) Selective and universal social welfare program

Question 6

Driving on a  federal interstate highway is

Accepted Answer

A) a form of participating in the social welfare system 
B) a private act with no public involvement 
C) irrelevant to social welfare policy and social programs 
D) a right available only to tax payers 
E) a selective social welfare benefit 
A) a form of participating in the social welfare system 
B) a private act with no public involvement 
C) irrelevant to social welfare policy and social programs 
D) a right available only to tax payers 
E) a selective social welfare benefit

Question 7

How do conflicting values and beliefs impact social welfare policy? Give two examples.

Accepted Answer

Conflicting values and beliefs can have

Question 8

Describe the differences between an institutional and residual approach to social welfare policies and programs.

Accepted Answer

The institutional approach to social wel

Question 9

Define universal and selective services and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Universal services are programs or servi

Question 10

The social welfare system can be viewed as four components:

Accepted Answer

A) concerns - rights - regulations - outcomes 
B) ideas - social plans - rules - outputs 
C) social issue - policy goals - legislation - program 
D) priorities - values - beliefs - policies 
E) social values - ideologies - paradigms - goals 
A) concerns - rights - regulations - outcomes 
B) ideas - social plans - rules - outputs 
C) social issue - policy goals - legislation - program 
D) priorities - values - beliefs - policies 
E) social values - ideologies - paradigms - goals

Question 11

Social welfare policy is:

Accepted Answer

A) only concerned with social problems for low income people 
B) always court mandated 
C) the organized response or lack of a response to a social issue or  problem 
D) a position that must require action 
E) informal and not put into organized programs 
A) only concerned with social problems for low income people 
B) always court mandated 
C) the organized response or lack of a response to a social issue or  problem 
D) a position that must require action 
E) informal and not put into organized programs

Question 12

Identify and explain the four components that comprise the social welfare system as outlined in Chapter 1.

Accepted Answer

The four components that comprise the so

Question 13

Social welfare programs are:

Accepted Answer

A) the products of social welfare policies 
B) designed to help only those who are poor 
C) not helpful in addressing social problems 
D) developed regardless of cost to assist members of society 
E) developed before policies 
A) the products of social welfare policies 
B) designed to help only those who are poor 
C) not helpful in addressing social problems 
D) developed regardless of cost to assist members of society 
E) developed before policies

Question 14

A residual approach to social welfare policy:

Accepted Answer

A) calls for the prevention of social problems through the implementation of social welfare programs 
B) is not possible in the United States 
C) emphasizes collective responsibility 
D) calls for organized public intervention only when the resources of family and the market place break down 
E) uses residence of recipients to determine eligibility 
A) calls for the prevention of social problems through the implementation of social welfare programs 
B) is not possible in the United States 
C) emphasizes collective responsibility 
D) calls for organized public intervention only when the resources of family and the market place break down 
E) uses residence of recipients to determine eligibility

Question 15

Universal social services are provided to members of society based on their income or means .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Social welfare policies are the products of social welfare programs .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the NASW Code of Ethics, "social workers should advocate for changes in policy and legislation to improve social conditions" .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A residual approach to social welfare policy emphasizes prevention .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Gaining power through knowledge in order to effect change is:

An institutional approach to social welfare policy:

Selective social welfare programs are:

The social welfare system is the organized efforts and structures used to provide for our societal well being .

Public education is an example of a

Driving on a federal interstate highway is

How do conflicting values and beliefs impact social welfare policy? Give two examples.

Describe the differences between an institutional and residual approach to social welfare policies and programs.

Define universal and selective services and give an example of each.

The social welfare system can be viewed as four components:

Social welfare policy is:

Identify and explain the four components that comprise the social welfare system as outlined in Chapter 1.

Social welfare programs are:

A residual approach to social welfare policy:

Universal social services are provided to members of society based on their income or means .

Social welfare policies are the products of social welfare programs .

According to the NASW Code of Ethics, "social workers should advocate for changes in policy and legislation to improve social conditions" .

A residual approach to social welfare policy emphasizes prevention .

Historical Foundations of Social Welfare in America

Conceptual Foundations of Social Welfare Policy

Analyzing and Researching Social Welfare Policies

The Delivery of Social Welfare Services

Social Justice and Civil Rights

Poverty and Economic Inequality

Economics, Employment, Budgets, and Taxes

Social Insurance

Aging and Social Welfare Policy

Children and Families

Health Care Policy

United States Social Welfare Policies and International Comparisons

Policy Practice and the Impact of Social Welfare Policies

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Exam 1: Social Welfare Policy and Underlying Values

Gaining power through knowledge in order to effect change is:

An institutional approach to social welfare policy:

Selective social welfare programs are:

The social welfare system is the organized efforts and structures used to provide for our societal well being .

Public education is an example of a

Driving on a federal interstate highway is

How do conflicting values and beliefs impact social welfare policy? Give two examples.

Describe the differences between an institutional and residual approach to social welfare policies and programs.

Define universal and selective services and give an example of each.

The social welfare system can be viewed as four components:

Social welfare policy is:

Identify and explain the four components that comprise the social welfare system as outlined in Chapter 1.

Social welfare programs are:

A residual approach to social welfare policy:

Universal social services are provided to members of society based on their income or means .

Social welfare policies are the products of social welfare programs .

According to the NASW Code of Ethics, "social workers should advocate for changes in policy and legislation to improve social conditions" .

A residual approach to social welfare policy emphasizes prevention .

Historical Foundations of Social Welfare in America

Conceptual Foundations of Social Welfare Policy

Analyzing and Researching Social Welfare Policies

The Delivery of Social Welfare Services

Social Justice and Civil Rights

Poverty and Economic Inequality

Economics, Employment, Budgets, and Taxes

Social Insurance

Aging and Social Welfare Policy

Children and Families

Health Care Policy

United States Social Welfare Policies and International Comparisons

Policy Practice and the Impact of Social Welfare Policies

Filters