Question 1

Socialization theory suggests that racism is caused by economic factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

When social workers seek to fight injustice, they must look at the individual problems that a person faces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Achieving fairness in human relationships refers to what concept discussed in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

Social Justice

Question 4

The idea that inequities exist due to innate biological characteristics:

Accepted Answer

A) Is no longer accepted as a theory 
B) Refers to a belief in biological determinism 
C) Suggests there are no inherent differences between groups 
D) Is a good justification for oppression 
A) Is no longer accepted as a theory 
B) Refers to a belief in biological determinism 
C) Suggests there are no inherent differences between groups 
D) Is a good justification for oppression

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of oppression?

Accepted Answer

A) A person who treats people from a particular racial group differently from others 
B) A person's perception that a particular group is less worthy 
C) Lack of funding for school districts that serve poor communities 
D) Services that exist in order to provide financial relief to those in need 
A) A person who treats people from a particular racial group differently from others 
B) A person's perception that a particular group is less worthy 
C) Lack of funding for school districts that serve poor communities 
D) Services that exist in order to provide financial relief to those in need

Question 6

Social workers can easily recognize situations of institutional discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Briefly describe the difference between prejudice, discrimination, and oppression.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice is an attitude. Disc

Question 8

Considering power imbalances is critical when looking for injustices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List three examples of "injustices" that you have witnessed in your lifetime? Briefly state what qualifies each as an "injustice."

Accepted Answer

1) Discrimination in the workplace: I ha

Question 10

Part of becoming a social worker is making a commitment to fight for social justice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Privilege is attained simply by being a member of a dominant group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is meant by the concept "institutional discrimination"?  Provide an example of institutional discrimination.

Accepted Answer

It is discrimination that is p

Question 13

Many groups, including racial minorities, lesbians and gay men are now protected under federal civil rights laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When a person experiences a problem and becomes frustrated and angry and looks for someone else to blame, he or she is engaging in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Projection 
B) Scapegoating 
C) Rationalization 
D) Selective attention 
A) Projection 
B) Scapegoating 
C) Rationalization 
D) Selective attention

Question 15

A model of intergroup relations where people retain their unique cultural characteristics, while they mix socially and economically with other groups is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Separatism 
B) The Melting Pot 
C) Cultural Determinism 
D) Cultural Pluralism 
A) Separatism 
B) The Melting Pot 
C) Cultural Determinism 
D) Cultural Pluralism

Question 16

List and briefly discuss three ways that social workers can get involved in fighting injustice.

Accepted Answer

Community organization, legisl

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of institutional discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A) A man who thinks Mexicans are lazy. 
B) A landlord refusing to rent an apartment to a Latino family 
C) Failing to have access on a college campus for a person who requires a wheelchair 
D) A parent's failure to accept that his son is gay 
A) A man who thinks Mexicans are lazy. 
B) A landlord refusing to rent an apartment to a Latino family 
C) Failing to have access on a college campus for a person who requires a wheelchair 
D) A parent's failure to accept that his son is gay

Question 18

The "melting pot" is a term used to describe the way groups are empowered to contribute their strengths to U.S. society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Socialization theory suggests that racism is caused by economic factors.

When social workers seek to fight injustice, they must look at the individual problems that a person faces.

Achieving fairness in human relationships refers to what concept discussed in this chapter?

The idea that inequities exist due to innate biological characteristics:

Which of the following is an example of oppression?

Social workers can easily recognize situations of institutional discrimination.

Briefly describe the difference between prejudice, discrimination, and oppression.

Considering power imbalances is critical when looking for injustices.

List three examples of "injustices" that you have witnessed in your lifetime? Briefly state what qualifies each as an "injustice."

Part of becoming a social worker is making a commitment to fight for social justice.

Privilege is attained simply by being a member of a dominant group.

What is meant by the concept "institutional discrimination"? Provide an example of institutional discrimination.

Many groups, including racial minorities, lesbians and gay men are now protected under federal civil rights laws.

When a person experiences a problem and becomes frustrated and angry and looks for someone else to blame, he or she is engaging in which of the following?

A model of intergroup relations where people retain their unique cultural characteristics, while they mix socially and economically with other groups is known as which of the following?

List and briefly discuss three ways that social workers can get involved in fighting injustice.

Which of the following is an example of institutional discrimination?

The "melting pot" is a term used to describe the way groups are empowered to contribute their strengths to U.S. society.

What Is Social Work

The History of the Social Welfare System and the Social Work Profession

Poverty and Economic Disparity

Dimensions of Diversity

Generalist Social Work Practice

Child Welfare: Working With Children and Their Families

Gerontology: Working With People Who Are Older

Health Care Services

Mental Health Services

School Social Work

Substance Abuse

Violence, Victims, and Criminal Justice

Crisis, Trauma, and Disasters

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Exam 4: Human Rights and Social and Economic Justice

Socialization theory suggests that racism is caused by economic factors.

When social workers seek to fight injustice, they must look at the individual problems that a person faces.

Achieving fairness in human relationships refers to what concept discussed in this chapter?

The idea that inequities exist due to innate biological characteristics:

Which of the following is an example of oppression?

Social workers can easily recognize situations of institutional discrimination.

Briefly describe the difference between prejudice, discrimination, and oppression.

Considering power imbalances is critical when looking for injustices.

List three examples of "injustices" that you have witnessed in your lifetime? Briefly state what qualifies each as an "injustice."

Part of becoming a social worker is making a commitment to fight for social justice.

Privilege is attained simply by being a member of a dominant group.

What is meant by the concept "institutional discrimination"? Provide an example of institutional discrimination.

Many groups, including racial minorities, lesbians and gay men are now protected under federal civil rights laws.

When a person experiences a problem and becomes frustrated and angry and looks for someone else to blame, he or she is engaging in which of the following?

A model of intergroup relations where people retain their unique cultural characteristics, while they mix socially and economically with other groups is known as which of the following?

List and briefly discuss three ways that social workers can get involved in fighting injustice.

Which of the following is an example of institutional discrimination?

The "melting pot" is a term used to describe the way groups are empowered to contribute their strengths to U.S. society.

What Is Social Work

The History of the Social Welfare System and the Social Work Profession

Poverty and Economic Disparity

Dimensions of Diversity

Generalist Social Work Practice

Child Welfare: Working With Children and Their Families

Gerontology: Working With People Who Are Older

Health Care Services

Mental Health Services

School Social Work

Substance Abuse

Violence, Victims, and Criminal Justice

Crisis, Trauma, and Disasters

Filters