Deck 5: Evolutionary and Structural Functionalist Classical Theories

Question 1

The ideas behind the social Darwinism theory support the foundation of the social work practice.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Social Work is an applied field and as such does not need theories.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The English naturalist Charles Darwin is the father of Social Darwinism.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Functionalists are concerned with societal balance above anything else.

Question 5

Theories are

A) lenses social scientists use to examine, evaluate, and interpret social science
B) often used to justify privileges for some members of society
C) often used to justify oppression of some members of society
D) none of the above

Question 6

Which theory inspired the apartheid system in South Africa?

A) Marxism
B) Neo-Marxism
C) Social Darwinism
D) World Systems theory

Question 7

The Communist party rule in China and Cuba are examples the political application of which theory?

A) Marxism
B) Neo-Marxism
C) Social Darwinism
D) World Systems theory

Question 8

Which term is associated with World Systems theory?

A) Oppression
B) Globalization
C) Independence
D) Function

Question 9

During which time did Structural Functionalism come under attack for its inability to explain social change, inequality, conflict and the power of the wealthy?

A) 1950s
B) 1960s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s

Question 10

The Melting Pot is often associated with

A) a model minority
B) independence
C) division
D) heat

Question 11

Role strain is

A) distress when two or more different roles place incompatible expectations on an individual
B) stress that occurs when contradictory expectations are attached to the same role
C) when couples do not get alone
D) children feels anxious about their homework

Question 12

Role stress is

A) distress when two or more different roles place incompatible expectations on an individual
B) stress that occurs when contradictory expectations are attached to the same role.
C) when fashion changes
D) the stress older people feel about making decisions about retirement

Question 13

Racial groups are:

A) biologically determined
B) socially constructed
C) elected
D) nonexistent

Question 14

Which societal gap would be associated with the Human Capital theory?

A) Gender wage gap
B) Education gap
C) Economic gap
D) All of the above

Question 15

Describe the assimilation theory. Why the concept of straight-line assimilation is not part of the culturally grounded approach.

Question 16

What is the Melting Pot theory, what are its flaws, and can it be part of the culturally grounded approach?