Question 1

A process of evolution is called ________

Accepted Answer

A)  Change 
B)  Empowerment 
C)  Cooperation 
D)  Stimulus 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Change 
B)  Empowerment 
C)  Cooperation 
D)  Stimulus 
E)  All of the above A

Question 2

Propelling people to take action or make a change is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Collaboration 
B)  Cooperation 
C)  Empowerment 
D)  Enlightenment 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Collaboration 
B)  Cooperation 
C)  Empowerment 
D)  Enlightenment 
E)  None of the above C

Question 3

A common action in a collaborative relationship includes ________

Accepted Answer

A)  Networking 
B)  Management 
C)  Lobbying 
D)  Selling 
E)  Both A and B 
A)  Networking 
B)  Management 
C)  Lobbying 
D)  Selling 
E)  Both A and B A

Question 4

To create change in policy, it is NOT necessary to create change in the individuals that govern policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the guiding principles for groups based on what is right and what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethics 
B)  Rules 
C)  Regulations 
D)  Policies 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Ethics 
B)  Rules 
C)  Regulations 
D)  Policies 
E)  All of the above

Question 6

The attempt to influence or sway others toward a desired position or action is called ________

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethics 
B)  Collaboration 
C)  Lobbying 
D)  Stimulating 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Ethics 
B)  Collaboration 
C)  Lobbying 
D)  Stimulating 
E)  None of the above

Question 7

Collaborative relationships tend to decrease the effectiveness of lobbying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The process of working together toward a common goal is called ________

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethics 
B)  Procedures 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  Cooperation 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Ethics 
B)  Procedures 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  Cooperation 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

Understanding a program or policies in need of change is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Done at the beginning 
B)  Done after the program is implemented 
C)  Never a requirement of change 
D)  Always done by the change agent 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Done at the beginning 
B)  Done after the program is implemented 
C)  Never a requirement of change 
D)  Always done by the change agent 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

An understanding of what needs to change and using motivation to transform the opinions and actions of others is referred to as a ________

Accepted Answer

A)  Catalyst 
B)  Solution-giver 
C)  Resource linker 
D)  Process helper 
E)  Both A and B 
A)  Catalyst 
B)  Solution-giver 
C)  Resource linker 
D)  Process helper 
E)  Both A and B

Question 11

An individual who causes social, cultural, or behavioral change is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Change agent 
B)  Propel agent 
C)  External agent 
D)  Internal agent 
E)  Both A and B 
A)  Change agent 
B)  Propel agent 
C)  External agent 
D)  Internal agent 
E)  Both A and B

Question 12

Which of the following (is) are composed of stakeholders who have a particular vested interest in a specific topic, issue, or initiative?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coalition building 
B)  Developing contracts 
C)  Co-ops 
D)  MOUs 
E)  Both B and C 
A)  Coalition building 
B)  Developing contracts 
C)  Co-ops 
D)  MOUs 
E)  Both B and C

Question 13

An individual who understands all aspects of the change process and provides help where needed is called a ________

Accepted Answer

A)  Catalyst 
B)  Solution-giver 
C)  Resource linker 
D)  Process helper 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Catalyst 
B)  Solution-giver 
C)  Resource linker 
D)  Process helper 
E)  None of the above

Question 14

An example of a local policy may be advocating for a community preventive dental program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A problem solver and an individual vital to establishing or maintaining rapport within the dental office is referred to as a ________

Accepted Answer

A)  Catalyst 
B)  Solution-giver 
C)  Resource linker 
D)  Process helper 
E)  Both C and D 
A)  Catalyst 
B)  Solution-giver 
C)  Resource linker 
D)  Process helper 
E)  Both C and D

Question 16

What is necessary to create change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Influencing individuals who govern policy 
B)  Increasing financial status 
C)  Redesigning the public health facility 
D)  Knowing how policies are enforced 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Influencing individuals who govern policy 
B)  Increasing financial status 
C)  Redesigning the public health facility 
D)  Knowing how policies are enforced 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

A memorandum of understanding is a formal alternative to a gentlemen's agreement but lacks the binding power of a(n) ________

Accepted Answer

A)  Policy 
B)  Procedure 
C)  Contract 
D)  Agreement 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Policy 
B)  Procedure 
C)  Contract 
D)  Agreement 
E)  None of the above

Question 18

Change is recognized as an evolution from one state to another state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The most valued asset of lobbyists are their ________

Accepted Answer

A)  Networking skills 
B)  Established relationships 
C)  Knowledge of a broad range of topics 
D)  Value system 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Networking skills 
B)  Established relationships 
C)  Knowledge of a broad range of topics 
D)  Value system 
E)  None of the above

Question 20

The key to successful change is to understand others and resolve to work with them regardless of whether goals or interests are shared.

Accepted Answer

A)  The first statement is true, the second statement is false 
B)  The first statement is false, the second statement is true 
C)  Both statements are true 
D)  Both statements are false 
A)  The first statement is true, the second statement is false 
B)  The first statement is false, the second statement is true 
C)  Both statements are true 
D)  Both statements are false

Exam 7: Advocacy for Dental Care

A process of evolution is called ________

Propelling people to take action or make a change is termed ________.

A common action in a collaborative relationship includes ________

To create change in policy, it is NOT necessary to create change in the individuals that govern policy.

What are the guiding principles for groups based on what is right and what is wrong?

The attempt to influence or sway others toward a desired position or action is called ________

Collaborative relationships tend to decrease the effectiveness of lobbying.

The process of working together toward a common goal is called ________

Understanding a program or policies in need of change is ________.

An understanding of what needs to change and using motivation to transform the opinions and actions of others is referred to as a ________

An individual who causes social, cultural, or behavioral change is called a(n) ________.

Which of the following (is) are composed of stakeholders who have a particular vested interest in a specific topic, issue, or initiative?

An individual who understands all aspects of the change process and provides help where needed is called a ________

An example of a local policy may be advocating for a community preventive dental program.

A problem solver and an individual vital to establishing or maintaining rapport within the dental office is referred to as a ________

What is necessary to create change?

A memorandum of understanding is a formal alternative to a gentlemen's agreement but lacks the binding power of a(n) ________

Change is recognized as an evolution from one state to another state.

The most valued asset of lobbyists are their ________

The key to successful change is to understand others and resolve to work with them regardless of whether goals or interests are shared.

Dental Public Health: An Overview

The Prevention Movement

Dental Care Delivery in the United States

Dental Hygiene Care Delivery in the Global Community

Financing of Dental Care

Federal and State Legislation Affecting Dental Hygiene Practice

Dental Health Education and Promotion

Lesson Plan Development

Target Populations

Cultural Competency

Program Planning

Program Evaluation

Research in Dental Hygiene

Ethical Principles in Research

The Research Process

Biostatistics

Oral Epidemiology

Current Oral Epidemiological Findings

Evaluation of Scientific Literature and Dental Products

Careers in Dental Public Health

Strategies for Creating Dental Hygiene Positions in Dental Public Health Settings

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