Question 1

Describe the increased need for advocacy in human services.

Accepted Answer

The increased need for advocacy in human services is driven by several factors. Firstly, there is a growing awareness of social justice issues and the need to address systemic inequalities in society. This has led to a greater demand for advocacy to support marginalized and vulnerable populations who may not have a voice or access to resources.

Additionally, the complexity of social and economic challenges facing individuals and communities has increased, requiring more comprehensive and coordinated advocacy efforts to address these issues effectively. This includes advocating for access to healthcare, housing, education, and other essential services.

Furthermore, changes in government policies and funding for social programs have created a need for advocacy to ensure that the rights and needs of individuals and communities are protected and prioritized.

Overall, the increased need for advocacy in human services reflects the evolving and interconnected nature of social issues, and the importance of advocating for the rights and well-being of all members of society. Advocacy plays a crucial role in promoting social change, empowering individuals, and creating a more just and equitable society.

Question 2

Managed care has influenced human services by

Accepted Answer

A)  requiring more case management. 
B)  requiring external review for all cases and procedures. 
C)  requiring clients to ask for approval from each human service professional 	involved. 
D)  requiring human service professionals to see each client at least 5 times. 
A)  requiring more case management. 
B)  requiring external review for all cases and procedures. 
C)  requiring clients to ask for approval from each human service professional 	involved. 
D)  requiring human service professionals to see each client at least 5 times. A

Question 3

Which one of the following best characterizes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  patterned after the Manpower Development Act 
B)  patterned after affirmative action legislation 
C)  intended to enable people with disabilities access to goods and services 
D)  intended to address areas such as employment, goods and services, and 	participation in the political process 
A)  patterned after the Manpower Development Act 
B)  patterned after affirmative action legislation 
C)  intended to enable people with disabilities access to goods and services 
D)  intended to address areas such as employment, goods and services, and 	participation in the political process C

Question 4

Reasons that racial and ethnic minorities bear a greater burden from unmet mental 	health needs include all but

Accepted Answer

A)  cost of care or services. 
B)  societal stigma. 
C)  mental health problems. 
D)  fragmented services. 
A)  cost of care or services. 
B)  societal stigma. 
C)  mental health problems. 
D)  fragmented services.

Question 5

A term that indicates strong support of one party's platform

Accepted Answer

A)  xenophobia. 
B)  partisanship. 
C)  advocacy. 
D)  EAP. 
A)  xenophobia. 
B)  partisanship. 
C)  advocacy. 
D)  EAP.

Question 6

All but ONE of the following are questions asked during external review prior to 	the delivery of services

Accepted Answer

A)  What is the problem? 
B)  Why is this agency providing services? 
C)  What is the proposed treatment? 
D)  Why is the proposed treatment recommended? 
A)  What is the problem? 
B)  Why is this agency providing services? 
C)  What is the proposed treatment? 
D)  Why is the proposed treatment recommended?

Question 7

Age,color,disabilities,gender,national origin,and religion are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  conservative issues. 
B)  diversity. 
C)  the international dimension. 
D)  population shifts. 
A)  conservative issues. 
B)  diversity. 
C)  the international dimension. 
D)  population shifts.

Question 8

Aging in America is reflected in all but ONE of these statements:

Accepted Answer

A)  by 2030 the number of individuals over 65 will triple 
B)  the increased number of elderly will be better educated, more diverse 
C)  a large number of the aging will be women 
D)  those over 85 will be the fastest growing population 
A)  by 2030 the number of individuals over 65 will triple 
B)  the increased number of elderly will be better educated, more diverse 
C)  a large number of the aging will be women 
D)  those over 85 will be the fastest growing population

Question 9

Clients can benefit from technology

Accepted Answer

A)  without worrying about confidentiality issues. 
B)  without knowing much about computers themselves. 
C)  without actually seeing a professional. 
D)  without worrying about the quality of services. 
A)  without worrying about confidentiality issues. 
B)  without knowing much about computers themselves. 
C)  without actually seeing a professional. 
D)  without worrying about the quality of services.

Question 10

The WWW is expanding services to include

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptions of community, state, and national services 
B)  advertisements of services available 
C)  online therapy 
D)  all of the above 
A)  descriptions of community, state, and national services 
B)  advertisements of services available 
C)  online therapy 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

Using the concept of continuum of care refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  how to treat those clients in foster care. 
B)  the assessment phase of service delivery. 
C)  the level of professional training. 
D)  the level and intensity of care. 
A)  how to treat those clients in foster care. 
B)  the assessment phase of service delivery. 
C)  the level of professional training. 
D)  the level and intensity of care.

Question 12

Technology is changing human services in ONE of the following ways:

Accepted Answer

A)  modern investment in equipment 
B)  client services are provided using technology 
C)  slowing the rate of change 
D)  creative use of technology to serve professionals and clients 
A)  modern investment in equipment 
B)  client services are provided using technology 
C)  slowing the rate of change 
D)  creative use of technology to serve professionals and clients

Question 13

Confidentiality in the managed care setting is an issue because

Accepted Answer

A)  information provided is sensitive in nature. 
B)  errors are made entering data. 
C)  individuals will tell others about the client. 
D)  computers may crash or become obsolete. 
A)  information provided is sensitive in nature. 
B)  errors are made entering data. 
C)  individuals will tell others about the client. 
D)  computers may crash or become obsolete.

Question 14

Explain how technology has enhanced communication in human services.

Accepted Answer

Technology has greatly enhanced communic

Question 15

Urbanization is a problem because

Accepted Answer

A)  it is becoming more pronounced in poor countries. 
B)  crowded countries cause mental illness. 
C)  children have to walk to school. 
D)  families cannot survive urban pressures. 
A)  it is becoming more pronounced in poor countries. 
B)  crowded countries cause mental illness. 
C)  children have to walk to school. 
D)  families cannot survive urban pressures.

Question 16

What are the challenges in international human services?

Accepted Answer

International human services face a myri

Question 17

Describe nontraditional human service delivery settings today.

Accepted Answer

Nontraditional human service delivery se

Question 18

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)are designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide better health care for workers 
B)  provide transportation for workers 
C)  provide childcare for workers 
D)  provide counseling for workers 
A)  provide better health care for workers 
B)  provide transportation for workers 
C)  provide childcare for workers 
D)  provide counseling for workers

Question 19

Systems of care in schools describe

Accepted Answer

A)  provide services that integrate education, religion, and politics. 
B)  support services for children and families. 
C)  guarantee attendance. 
D)  Provide mental health services to pregnant teens. 
A)  provide services that integrate education, religion, and politics. 
B)  support services for children and families. 
C)  guarantee attendance. 
D)  Provide mental health services to pregnant teens.

Question 20

Evaluate the shift from institutional to community-based services.

Accepted Answer

The shift from institutional to communit

Describe the increased need for advocacy in human services.

Managed care has influenced human services by

Which one of the following best characterizes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Reasons that racial and ethnic minorities bear a greater burden from unmet mental health needs include all but

A term that indicates strong support of one party's platform

All but ONE of the following are questions asked during external review prior to the delivery of services

Age,color,disabilities,gender,national origin,and religion are examples of

Aging in America is reflected in all but ONE of these statements:

Clients can benefit from technology

The WWW is expanding services to include

Using the concept of continuum of care refers to

Technology is changing human services in ONE of the following ways:

Confidentiality in the managed care setting is an issue because

Explain how technology has enhanced communication in human services.

Urbanization is a problem because

What are the challenges in international human services?

Describe nontraditional human service delivery settings today.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)are designed to

Systems of care in schools describe

Evaluate the shift from institutional to community-based services.

An Introduction to Human Services

A History of Helping

Models of Human Service Delivery

The Client

The Human Service Professional

The Helping Process

Working Within a System

Professional Concerns

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Exam 3: Human Services Today

Describe the increased need for advocacy in human services.

Managed care has influenced human services by

Which one of the following best characterizes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Reasons that racial and ethnic minorities bear a greater burden from unmet mental health needs include all but

A term that indicates strong support of one party's platform

All but ONE of the following are questions asked during external review prior to the delivery of services

Age,color,disabilities,gender,national origin,and religion are examples of

Aging in America is reflected in all but ONE of these statements:

Clients can benefit from technology

The WWW is expanding services to include

Using the concept of continuum of care refers to

Technology is changing human services in ONE of the following ways:

Confidentiality in the managed care setting is an issue because

Explain how technology has enhanced communication in human services.

Urbanization is a problem because

What are the challenges in international human services?

Describe nontraditional human service delivery settings today.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)are designed to

Systems of care in schools describe

Evaluate the shift from institutional to community-based services.

An Introduction to Human Services

A History of Helping

Models of Human Service Delivery

The Client

The Human Service Professional

The Helping Process

Working Within a System

Professional Concerns

Filters