Question 1

An advocate who is "sharpening the message" might

Accepted Answer

A) ignore information that does not support her position. 
B) over-simplify the facts in support of her position. 
C) exaggerate to make the case. 
D) all of these. 
A) ignore information that does not support her position. 
B) over-simplify the facts in support of her position. 
C) exaggerate to make the case. 
D) all of these.

Question 2

A social work advocate who describes her credentials and experience is trying to persuade using ethos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The text defines policy practice as

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A) advocacy. 
B) assessment and analysis. 
C) working to help vulnerable groups. 
D) practice that focuses on changing policy. 
A) advocacy. 
B) assessment and analysis. 
C) working to help vulnerable groups. 
D) practice that focuses on changing policy.

Question 4

David Gil urges social workers to question contextual factors that most people take for granted. What does he mean by this advice? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Possible answer: He means that we need t

Question 5

In social work, individual practice seeks to change individuals, while policy practice focuses on changing policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When is it unethical for social workers to involve clients in advocacy?

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A) Never, clients should be involved 
B) Always, advocacy is an obligation of social workers 
C) Sometimes, when it is required by rules and regulations 
D) When clients are well prepared, they can be engaged in mutual goals ofadvocacy 
A) Never, clients should be involved 
B) Always, advocacy is an obligation of social workers 
C) Sometimes, when it is required by rules and regulations 
D) When clients are well prepared, they can be engaged in mutual goals ofadvocacy

Question 7

Under the Hatch Act, federal employees may NOT

Accepted Answer

A) use their authority to influence an election. 
B) wear partisan political buttons while on duty. 
C) solicit or receive political contributions. 
D) all of these. 
A) use their authority to influence an election. 
B) wear partisan political buttons while on duty. 
C) solicit or receive political contributions. 
D) all of these.

Question 8

A "slippery slope" argument is one that

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A) reveals the underlying fallacy behind a proposal. 
B) takes a proposal to its extreme. 
C) effectively undermines most proposals. 
D) all of these. 
A) reveals the underlying fallacy behind a proposal. 
B) takes a proposal to its extreme. 
C) effectively undermines most proposals. 
D) all of these.

Question 9

Tom's policy analysis focuses on the impact of a policy on vulnerable populations. He is

Accepted Answer

A) using a social justice perspective. 
B) doing cost-benefit analysis. 
C) involved in product analysis. 
D) performing all of these. 
A) using a social justice perspective. 
B) doing cost-benefit analysis. 
C) involved in product analysis. 
D) performing all of these.

Question 10

Explain why reciprocity has been called "the glue that holds society together."

Accepted Answer

(Possible Answer): I

An advocate who is "sharpening the message" might

A social work advocate who describes her credentials and experience is trying to persuade using ethos.

The text defines policy practice as

David Gil urges social workers to question contextual factors that most people take for granted. What does he mean by this advice? Give an example.

In social work, individual practice seeks to change individuals, while policy practice focuses on changing policy.

When is it unethical for social workers to involve clients in advocacy?

Under the Hatch Act, federal employees may NOT

A "slippery slope" argument is one that

Tom's policy analysis focuses on the impact of a policy on vulnerable populations. He is

Explain why reciprocity has been called "the glue that holds society together."

Social Justice and Social Workers

The Governments Role

The Social Security Act

Poverty and Inequality

Health

Mental Illness

Disability

Crime and Criminal Justice

People of Color

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals

Children

Women

Older Adults

Working Americans

Conclusion

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Exam 3: Policy Analysis and Policy Practice

An advocate who is "sharpening the message" might

A social work advocate who describes her credentials and experience is trying to persuade using ethos.

The text defines policy practice as

David Gil urges social workers to question contextual factors that most people take for granted. What does he mean by this advice? Give an example.

In social work, individual practice seeks to change individuals, while policy practice focuses on changing policy.

When is it unethical for social workers to involve clients in advocacy?

Under the Hatch Act, federal employees may NOT

A "slippery slope" argument is one that

Tom's policy analysis focuses on the impact of a policy on vulnerable populations. He is

Explain why reciprocity has been called "the glue that holds society together."

Social Justice and Social Workers

The Governments Role

The Social Security Act

Poverty and Inequality

Health

Mental Illness

Disability

Crime and Criminal Justice

People of Color

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals

Children

Women

Older Adults

Working Americans

Conclusion

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