Question 1

Ennui often affects children from:&#10;A)reservations.&#10;B)other countries.&#10;C)affluent households.&#10;D)poor households.

Accepted Answer

Ennui is a feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction that can arise from a lack of stimulating activities. Children from affluent households may have access to many material possessions and opportunities, but they can also be at risk of experiencing ennui if they lack engaging activities or experiences. Children from poor households may also experience ennui, but may also face other challenges that exacerbate their boredom, such as limited access to resources and opportunities.

Question 2

Which one of the following is not an example of a beneficial policy proposal, as suggested in Chapter 2:&#10;A)quality child care that is available and affordable.&#10;B)comprehensive preschool programs.&#10;C)extensive residential school services.&#10;D)development of community learning centers.

Accepted Answer

The development of extensive residential school services is not a beneficial policy proposal because residential schools have a negative history of separating Indigenous children from their families and communities, causing significant harm and trauma. It would be more beneficial to support Indigenous-led education initiatives that prioritize cultural connection and community involvement.

Question 3

What impairs language development and memory?&#10;A)Poverty&#10;B)Ethnicity&#10;C)Stress&#10;D)Low social status

Accepted Answer

Stress can impair language development and memory by affecting the brain's ability to process and store information.

Question 4

Homelessness, at the fundamental level, is caused by:&#10;A)poor financial management of families.&#10;B)a community's lack of low-cost housing.&#10;C)a high incidence of alcohol and drug use.&#10;D)a lack of personal responsibility and motivation.

Accepted Answer

Homelessness is primarily caused by a lack of affordable housing options in communities. While poor financial management, alcohol and drug use, and lack of personal responsibility may contribute to an individual's homelessness, these are often symptoms of the larger issue of limited access to affordable housing.

Question 5

The risk factor most closely associated with family stress and highly correlated with school failure is:&#10;A)homelessness.&#10;B)parental depression.&#10;C)poverty.&#10;D)neighborhood violence.

Accepted Answer

Poverty is a well-known risk factor for family stress, as it can lead to financial difficulties, inadequate access to healthcare, and limited educational opportunities for children. It is also closely associated with school failure, as children from low-income families may struggle to meet basic needs and face additional academic challenges due to lack of resources and support. While other factors such as homelessness, parental depression, and neighborhood violence can also contribute to family stress and school failure, poverty is considered the most significant risk factor in this context.

Question 6

Employment indices fail to reflect that during a recession:&#10;A)people of color face increased discrimination.&#10;B)gay people have lower employment levels than straight people.&#10;C)unemployment benefits fall.&#10;D)workers who lose their jobs and are then rehired often earn less in their new job.

Accepted Answer

Employment indices only track the number of people who are employed and unemployed, and do not take into account factors such as discrimination, benefits, or changes in earnings for rehired workers. Therefore, choice D is the best answer as it reflects the reality that workers who are rehired during a recession may earn less in their new job than they did before.

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the four aspects of empowerment:&#10;A)social activism.&#10;B)skill development.&#10;C)self-esteem building.&#10;D)critical consciousness.

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Question 8

What is a major barrier for single mothers who wish to move off welfare?&#10;A)Language&#10;B)Ethnicity&#10;C)Poverty&#10;D)Lack of affordable child care

Accepted Answer

Lack of affordable child care is a major barrier for single mothers who wish to move off welfare. Without access to affordable and reliable child care, single mothers may struggle to find and maintain employment or education, and may not have the resources to cover the cost of child care while they work or attend school. This can make it difficult to escape poverty and become self-sufficient.

Question 9

Which factor lessens the perception of being disadvantaged?&#10;A)Being White&#10;B)Being Native American&#10;C)Equality of poverty&#10;D)Economic inequality

Accepted Answer

When there is equality of poverty, meaning everyone is equally affected by poverty, there is a perception of being in the same boat and not necessarily disadvantaged in comparison to others. This can lessen the perception of being disadvantaged. Being White or Native American does not necessarily determine one's perception of being disadvantaged, and economic inequality can actually amplify the perception of being disadvantaged for those who are struggling financially.

Question 10

Which of the following is not linked to homelessness?&#10;A)Depression&#10;B)Anxiety&#10;C)Erratic school attendance&#10;D)Consistent school attendance as an attempt at stability

Accepted Answer

Consistent school attendance as an attempt at stability is actually linked to homelessness as it can be a coping mechanism for children experiencing instability at home. Depression, anxiety, and erratic school attendance are all commonly linked to homelessness.

Question 11

The largest and most cost-effective gains associated with good day care are realized with:&#10;A)middle class children.&#10;B)the poorest children.&#10;C)white children.&#10;D)asian children.

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Question 12

Children and adolescents living with single mothers are often at a higher risk for future behavior and educational problems due to:&#10;A)the higher risk of poverty for single mothers.&#10;B)the lack of a male parent involved in their lives.&#10;C)a higher incidence of poor parenting skills.&#10;D)the increasing birthrate for single teenage mothers.

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Question 13

Over what period of time has the number of people below the poverty line grown?&#10;A)The last decade&#10;B)The last five years&#10;C)The last two decades&#10;D)The last three decades

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Question 14

Affluenza is a figurative illness affecting those who:&#10;A)are homeless.&#10;B)have too much wealth.&#10;C)live on reservations.&#10;D)lack access to health care.

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Question 15

What has not been shown to make life rich?&#10;A)Material wealth&#10;B)Love&#10;C)Work&#10;D)Play

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Question 16

Why are Native Americans less affected by national economic cycles than other ethnic groups?&#10;A)They work in jobs that are not affected by economic cycles.&#10;B)Reservations are not included in national economic data.&#10;C)They are consistently subject to high unemployment.&#10;D)Gambling is unaffected by economic downturns.

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Question 17

What reduces poverty?&#10;A)Work&#10;B)Recession&#10;C)Homelessness&#10;D)Ethnicity

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Question 18

Anomie involves:&#10;A)a lack of wealth.&#10;B)a lack of connectedness to others.&#10;C)nutritional deficiency.&#10;D)violent outbursts.

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Question 19

Ennui is an emotion akin to:&#10;A)anger.&#10;B)boredom.&#10;C)joy.&#10;D)anxiety.

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Question 20

Which of the following is an example of critical consciousness:&#10;A)discussing the impact of racism with juvenile offenders.&#10;B)engaging in personal practice meditation or prayer.&#10;C)assertiveness training.&#10;D)helping a client gain access to additional benefits.

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Question 21

Empowerment helps people to confront their environment.

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Question 22

Zigler advocated extended opening hours for public schools.

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Question 23

People who lived through the Great Depression often lacked the perception of being disadvantaged.

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Question 24

Between 2008 and 2014 the percentage of people who considered themselves to be middle class in America grew.

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Question 25

Much of American child care is not of high quality.

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Deck 2: Environmentalsocietal Factors That Contribute to Risk