Question 1

In Islam,social justice and charity are differentiated.The zakah is

Accepted Answer

A) the requirement of Muslims to contribute 2.5% of his or her net wealth each year for the support of the needy. 
B) one of the five pillars of Islam. 
C) a part of the Book of the Dead,and the root of the Golden Rule. 
D) None of the above. 
A) the requirement of Muslims to contribute 2.5% of his or her net wealth each year for the support of the needy. 
B) one of the five pillars of Islam. 
C) a part of the Book of the Dead,and the root of the Golden Rule. 
D) None of the above. A

Question 2

Higher Criticism is

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A) a reference to the intellectual analysis of the Scriptures,which includes interpreting them in relation to the social and historical context in which they are written,as well as the motivations of the authors. 
B) the belief that Scriptures represent the actual word of God and are thus infallible and therefore not open to interpretation by mere humans. 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) a reference to the intellectual analysis of the Scriptures,which includes interpreting them in relation to the social and historical context in which they are written,as well as the motivations of the authors. 
B) the belief that Scriptures represent the actual word of God and are thus infallible and therefore not open to interpretation by mere humans. 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B A

Question 3

The conflict of values of the secular and the sectarian realms of social work are nuanced,with a belief that:

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A) social workers were previously seen as moral agents of society,and are now ascribing to a libertarian philosophy in which people should be free to choose their own lifestyles,vaules and moral norms. 
B) the social work professionshould advocate and support the social redefinition of previously labeled deviant behavior (divorce,use of alchol or drugs,premarital sex,etc.)to a more open definition which recognizes the behaviors as rightful,viable options for people in our society. 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) social workers were previously seen as moral agents of society,and are now ascribing to a libertarian philosophy in which people should be free to choose their own lifestyles,vaules and moral norms. 
B) the social work professionshould advocate and support the social redefinition of previously labeled deviant behavior (divorce,use of alchol or drugs,premarital sex,etc.)to a more open definition which recognizes the behaviors as rightful,viable options for people in our society. 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B C

Question 4

The earliest organized social welfare activity of the Christian church was:

Accepted Answer

A) care and comfort of the sick. 
B) alms to the poor. 
C) shelter for the homeless. 
D) burial societies. 
A) care and comfort of the sick. 
B) alms to the poor. 
C) shelter for the homeless. 
D) burial societies.

Question 5

What percentage of social welfare funding comes from governmental sources?

Accepted Answer

A) 50%. 
B) 65%. 
C) 75%. 
D) 90%. 
A) 50%. 
B) 65%. 
C) 75%. 
D) 90%.

Question 6

The founder of the Children's Aid Society was:

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A) the Ursuline Sisters. 
B) Johann Hinrich Wichern. 
C) Charles Loring Brace. 
D) William Alfred Passavant. 
A) the Ursuline Sisters. 
B) Johann Hinrich Wichern. 
C) Charles Loring Brace. 
D) William Alfred Passavant.

Question 7

Which of these statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Because of the trend of the secularization of American society,people see fewer things explained in terms of "God's will" and they seek scientific,rational explanations for more of life's events. 
B) During the 20th century,the ministry,like many other professions,has come to be considered a specialized profession,with less of an ephasis on counseling or social work. 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) Because of the trend of the secularization of American society,people see fewer things explained in terms of "God's will" and they seek scientific,rational explanations for more of life's events. 
B) During the 20th century,the ministry,like many other professions,has come to be considered a specialized profession,with less of an ephasis on counseling or social work. 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 8

The earliest development of the Charity Organization Society Movement can be traced to:

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A) Mary Richmond. 
B) Thomas Chalmers. 
C) Joseph Tuckerman. 
D) Reverend S.Humphries Gurteen. 
A) Mary Richmond. 
B) Thomas Chalmers. 
C) Joseph Tuckerman. 
D) Reverend S.Humphries Gurteen.

Question 9

Among the factors leading to increasing secularization of social work are all but:

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A) increasing diversity of religion in the United States. 
B) the secularization of society. 
C) the increasing involvement of government in social welfare. 
D) the development of the new left. 
A) increasing diversity of religion in the United States. 
B) the secularization of society. 
C) the increasing involvement of government in social welfare. 
D) the development of the new left.

Question 10

The religious roots of the settlement house movement can be traced to:

Accepted Answer

A) Reverend Graham Taylor. 
B) Stanton Coit. 
C) Canon Samuel A.Barnett. 
D) Arnold Toynbee. 
A) Reverend Graham Taylor. 
B) Stanton Coit. 
C) Canon Samuel A.Barnett. 
D) Arnold Toynbee.

Question 11

According to Maimonides,the highest degree of charity is:

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A) giving where the donor does not know the receiver. 
B) giving where the receiver does not know the donor. 
C) giving where the neither the donor nor the receiver know each other. 
D) the prevention of poverty. 
A) giving where the donor does not know the receiver. 
B) giving where the receiver does not know the donor. 
C) giving where the neither the donor nor the receiver know each other. 
D) the prevention of poverty.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be inferred that according to the Hebrew word "tsedakah",not only did people have an obligation to help those in need,but also the needy had a right to help. 
B) In addition to the moral teachings of the Old Testament,the early Christians added an emphasis on love and compassion. 
C) Charity was viewed by the early Church as not only a theological virtue,but also a practical necessity to mintain the organic unity of the church and community. 
D) None of the above. 
A) It can be inferred that according to the Hebrew word "tsedakah",not only did people have an obligation to help those in need,but also the needy had a right to help. 
B) In addition to the moral teachings of the Old Testament,the early Christians added an emphasis on love and compassion. 
C) Charity was viewed by the early Church as not only a theological virtue,but also a practical necessity to mintain the organic unity of the church and community. 
D) None of the above.

Question 13

An alternative explanation of the growth in conservative churches is that this growth is largely in response to:

Accepted Answer

A) increasing attention to secular social issues among mainstream churches. 
B) decreasing concern with basic questions of faith and evangelism in mainstream churches. 
C) disgust with increasing immorality in American culture. 
D) higher fertility rates among women in conservative denominations. 
A) increasing attention to secular social issues among mainstream churches. 
B) decreasing concern with basic questions of faith and evangelism in mainstream churches. 
C) disgust with increasing immorality in American culture. 
D) higher fertility rates among women in conservative denominations.

Question 14

Which of the following scholarly journals cater to the interests of Catholics in social work?

Accepted Answer

A) Social Work and Christianity 
B) Social Thought 
C) Journal of Jewish Communal Service 
D) None of the above 
A) Social Work and Christianity 
B) Social Thought 
C) Journal of Jewish Communal Service 
D) None of the above

Question 15

Why are conservative Christians seen as rejecting social change?

Accepted Answer

A) They see the bible as the word of God and this has caused them to withdraw from worldly concerns such as social justice and equality. 
B) Social change is associated with communism and socialism,both of which reject the church. 
C) Conservative Christians have an unquestioned acceptance of capitalism as the Christian's economy. 
D) All of the above. 
A) They see the bible as the word of God and this has caused them to withdraw from worldly concerns such as social justice and equality. 
B) Social change is associated with communism and socialism,both of which reject the church. 
C) Conservative Christians have an unquestioned acceptance of capitalism as the Christian's economy. 
D) All of the above.

Question 16

Christianity added the following to the Jewish Traditions from which is sprang:

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A) an emphasis on compassion. 
B) a view of charity as a practical necessity. 
C) the law of obedient love. 
D) all of the above. 
A) an emphasis on compassion. 
B) a view of charity as a practical necessity. 
C) the law of obedient love. 
D) all of the above.

Question 17

Of licensed practicing social workers,what percentage feel it is important to deal with the religious/spiritual issues of their clients?

Accepted Answer

A) 22%. 
B) 32% 
C) 52%. 
D) 72%. 
A) 22%. 
B) 32% 
C) 52%. 
D) 72%.

Question 18

An indicator of the reversal of secularization within social work is:

Accepted Answer

A) growth in membership in conservative Christian churches. 
B) Bush's Faith-Based Initiative. 
C) Gallup polls indicating that increasing numbers of Americans believe that social welfare is the domain of the church and not the government. 
D) increasing numbers of articles in social work journals on the subject of religion. 
A) growth in membership in conservative Christian churches. 
B) Bush's Faith-Based Initiative. 
C) Gallup polls indicating that increasing numbers of Americans believe that social welfare is the domain of the church and not the government. 
D) increasing numbers of articles in social work journals on the subject of religion.

Question 19

Which of the following provided for the poor mostly through agriculture?

Accepted Answer

A) Christians 
B) Jews 
C) Muslims 
D) All of the above. 
A) Christians 
B) Jews 
C) Muslims 
D) All of the above.

Question 20

The settlement house movement:

Accepted Answer

A) began in Victorian England as part of a broad attempt to preserve human and spiritual values in an age of urbanization and industrialization. 
B) in America was religious from the very beginning,with a focus on spiritual goals rather than on social change. 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) began in Victorian England as part of a broad attempt to preserve human and spiritual values in an age of urbanization and industrialization. 
B) in America was religious from the very beginning,with a focus on spiritual goals rather than on social change. 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

In Islam,social justice and charity are differentiated.The zakah is

Higher Criticism is

The conflict of values of the secular and the sectarian realms of social work are nuanced,with a belief that:

The earliest organized social welfare activity of the Christian church was:

What percentage of social welfare funding comes from governmental sources?

The founder of the Children's Aid Society was:

Which of these statements is NOT true?

The earliest development of the Charity Organization Society Movement can be traced to:

Among the factors leading to increasing secularization of social work are all but:

The religious roots of the settlement house movement can be traced to:

According to Maimonides,the highest degree of charity is:

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

An alternative explanation of the growth in conservative churches is that this growth is largely in response to:

Which of the following scholarly journals cater to the interests of Catholics in social work?

Why are conservative Christians seen as rejecting social change?

Christianity added the following to the Jewish Traditions from which is sprang:

Of licensed practicing social workers,what percentage feel it is important to deal with the religious/spiritual issues of their clients?

An indicator of the reversal of secularization within social work is:

Which of the following provided for the poor mostly through agriculture?

The settlement house movement:

Competing Perspectives on Social Welfare

Social Welfare: Basic Concepts

Social Work As a Profession

Generalist Social Work Practice

Responses to Human Diversity

Poverty: the Central Concept

The Nature and Causes of Poverty

The Development of Antipoverty Programs

Child Welfare

Crime and Criminal Justice

Health Care

Mental Health and Developmental Disability

Housing, homelessness, and Community Development

Aging

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Exam 6: Religion and Social Work

In Islam,social justice and charity are differentiated.The zakah is

Higher Criticism is

The conflict of values of the secular and the sectarian realms of social work are nuanced,with a belief that:

The earliest organized social welfare activity of the Christian church was:

What percentage of social welfare funding comes from governmental sources?

The founder of the Children's Aid Society was:

Which of these statements is NOT true?

The earliest development of the Charity Organization Society Movement can be traced to:

Among the factors leading to increasing secularization of social work are all but:

The religious roots of the settlement house movement can be traced to:

According to Maimonides,the highest degree of charity is:

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

An alternative explanation of the growth in conservative churches is that this growth is largely in response to:

Which of the following scholarly journals cater to the interests of Catholics in social work?

Why are conservative Christians seen as rejecting social change?

Christianity added the following to the Jewish Traditions from which is sprang:

Of licensed practicing social workers,what percentage feel it is important to deal with the religious/spiritual issues of their clients?

An indicator of the reversal of secularization within social work is:

Which of the following provided for the poor mostly through agriculture?

The settlement house movement:

Competing Perspectives on Social Welfare

Social Welfare: Basic Concepts

Social Work As a Profession

Generalist Social Work Practice

Responses to Human Diversity

Poverty: the Central Concept

The Nature and Causes of Poverty

The Development of Antipoverty Programs

Child Welfare

Crime and Criminal Justice

Health Care

Mental Health and Developmental Disability

Housing, homelessness, and Community Development

Aging

Filters