Question 1

Which of the following perspectives is most likely to study how definitions of the poor as lazy and irresponsible are related to support for assistance programs?

Accepted Answer

A) Structural-functionalism 
B) Conflict Theory 
C) Symbolic Interactionism 
D) Feminist Theory

Question 2

Poorer countries are more likely than wealthier countries to

Accepted Answer

A) promote equality of opportunity. 
B) ensure equal access to education. 
C) experience civil war. 
D) have government programs to help the homeless.

Question 3

Which of the following perspectives are most likely to argue that physicians should be paid higher than most occupations because their job is more important than most and requires so much education and training?

Accepted Answer

A) Structural-functionalism 
B) Conflict theory 
C) Symbolic interactionism 
D) Feminist theory

Question 4

Medicaid

Accepted Answer

A) is federally subsidized medical services and hospitalization for the elderly. 
B) provides medical care for the poor through reimbursements to physicians and hospitals. 
C) specializes in medical care for severely, chronically ill children. 
D) is federally subsidized food assistance for malnourished children.

Question 5

Concentrated areas of poverty and poor housing are called

Accepted Answer

A) neighborhoods. 
B) slums. 
C) suburbs. 
D) exurbs.

Question 6

How are the poor affected by lack of clean water and sanitation?

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Question 7

Your text's photo essay about lack of clean water among the world's poor suggests that

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A) the best way to remedy the situation is privatization of public services in poor countries. 
B) lack of clean water is a minor health problem that affects few people in the world. 
C) lack of clean water and sanitation facilities is a major cause of disease and death. 
D) lack of water places more of a burden on the men than women in poor countries.

Question 8

Why are children living in poverty in the United States more likely to suffer academically than children who are not poor?

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Question 9

Conflict theorists have no problem with corporate welfare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the federal requirements to receive TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)?

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Question 11

A common working definition of "low income" households is households with incomes that are between ____________ percent of the federal poverty line.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 and 20 
B) 30 and 50 
C) 75 and 100 
D) 100 and 200

Question 12

As companies relocate to poor countries with abundant supplies of cheap labor, wages decline and

Accepted Answer

A) consumer spending decreases. 
B) quality of life increases. 
C) more industries grow and prosper. 
D) unemployment rates decrease.

Question 13

The study reported in your text of low-income and welfare single mothers found they used all of the following strategies to make ends meet EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) shoplifting and other types of larceny theft. 
B) working in the formal, informal, or underground economy. 
C) cash assistance from boyfriends, relatives, and friends. 
D) help from agencies, community groups, or charities in paying overdue bills.

Question 14

The working poor are individuals who spend at least _____ weeks per year in the labor force but whose income falls below the official poverty level.

Accepted Answer

A) 8 
B) 16 
C) 27 
D) 42

Question 15

Why do the poor often feel politically alienated and fail to participate in the American political system?

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Question 16

Which of the following is NOT associated with low income?

Accepted Answer

A) substance abuse 
B) child abuse 
C) divorce 
D) lack of stress

Question 17

Couples with incomes greater than $50,000 are more likely to divorce than couples with incomes less than $25,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Can poverty be functional for society? Describe the structural-functionalist argument and identify the criticisms of this perspective.

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Question 19

Head Start and Early Head Start are __________ assistance programs.

Accepted Answer

A) food 
B) educational 
C) job training 
D) housing

Question 20

Section 8 housing involves the construction of large housing "projects" for low-income families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Which of the following perspectives is most likely to study how definitions of the poor as lazy and irresponsible are related to support for assistance programs?

Poorer countries are more likely than wealthier countries to

Which of the following perspectives are most likely to argue that physicians should be paid higher than most occupations because their job is more important than most and requires so much education and training?

Medicaid

Concentrated areas of poverty and poor housing are called

How are the poor affected by lack of clean water and sanitation?

Your text's photo essay about lack of clean water among the world's poor suggests that

Why are children living in poverty in the United States more likely to suffer academically than children who are not poor?

Conflict theorists have no problem with corporate welfare.

What are the federal requirements to receive TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)?

A common working definition of "low income" households is households with incomes that are between ____________ percent of the federal poverty line.

As companies relocate to poor countries with abundant supplies of cheap labor, wages decline and

The study reported in your text of low-income and welfare single mothers found they used all of the following strategies to make ends meet EXCEPT

The working poor are individuals who spend at least _____ weeks per year in the labor force but whose income falls below the official poverty level.

Why do the poor often feel politically alienated and fail to participate in the American political system?

Which of the following is NOT associated with low income?

Couples with incomes greater than $50,000 are more likely to divorce than couples with incomes less than $25,000.

Can poverty be functional for society? Describe the structural-functionalist argument and identify the criticisms of this perspective.

Head Start and Early Head Start are __________ assistance programs.

Section 8 housing involves the construction of large housing "projects" for low-income families.