Deck 7: Advocacy for Dental Care

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

Both statements are true

Question 2

What is a written description of rules, regulations, and stipulations that governs individual actions and procedures?

A) Rule
B) Regulation
C) Policy
D) Procedure
E) Both B and C

Answer 2

Policy

Question 3

The most valued asset of lobbyists are their ________

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

Answer 3

Established relationships

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

What is necessary to create change?

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 7

The state of associating or participating with others regularly regarding a joint interest is termed ________

A) Cooperation
B) Mediation
C) Resolution
D) Partnerships
E) All of the above

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

A facilitator who brings together individuals who share the same interests, abilities, monetary support, and common goals is referred to as a ________

A) Catalyst
B) Solution-giver
C) Resource linker
D) Process helper
E) All of the above

Question 11

A common action in a collaborative relationship includes ________

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

Question 12

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

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 13

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

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

Question 14

A process of evolution is called ________

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

A) Catalyst
B) Solution-giver
C) Resource linker
D) Process helper
E) None 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) ________

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

A request for proposal is released by an agency when funding is available for specific ________.

A) Research or programs
B) MOUs
C) Partnership building
D) Coalition building
E) Both C and D

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

Policies can be as formal as laws or rules or as loosely structured as guides or advisory opinions.

Question 24

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

Question 25

Collaborative relationships tend to decrease the effectiveness of lobbying.