Question 1

Policy-sensitive practice occurs:

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Policy-sensitive practice involves social workers making recommendations that are informed by and sensitive to the economic, social, and policy contexts affecting their clients.

Question 2

Social policy advocates must concentrate their efforts on one rationale that they feel most strongly about.

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Advocates can focus on multiple rationales to address complex social issues effectively, as different rationales may appeal to different stakeholders.

Question 3

Beneficence means:

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Beneficence refers to the ethical principle of acting in ways that promote the well-being and best interests of others, particularly in professional settings like healthcare.

Question 4

Empirical research:

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Question 5

Which of the following is a type of policy-related service?

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All the options listed (Case advocacy, Brokerage, and Liaison) are types of policy-related services.

Question 6

In A Theory of Justice, John Rawls argues that by imagining internal arrangements through the "veil of ignorance," we conclude that:

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Rawls' "veil of ignorance" suggests that societal arrangements should be made without knowledge of one's own position, leading to the conclusion that inequalities are only justified if they benefit the least advantaged, thus preserving or furthering the common good.

Question 7

Traditional social work values, such as social justice and fairness:

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Traditional social work values like social justice and fairness often require social workers to advocate for policies that address systemic issues affecting their clients.

Question 8

__________ believe in the effectiveness of the private markets.

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Conservatives typically believe in the effectiveness of private markets and prefer limited government intervention in economic affairs.

Question 9

How is policy advocacy justified from an ethical standpoint?

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Policy advocacy is justified from an ethical standpoint because it seeks to address and rectify inequalities within society, which are considered morally objectionable.

Question 10

Which of the following is necessary when performing a policy-related activity?

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Question 11

Utilitarians believe that:

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Utilitarians believe in creating policies that maximize overall happiness and well-being, which often involves using research and social science to inform decisions.

Question 12

Nonparticipation in the voting process:

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Nonparticipation in voting can lead to the values of those who do vote being more represented, gives more power to affluent members who are more likely to vote, and can disadvantage low-income individuals who may face barriers to voting.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the four rationales for policy advocacy?

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The four rationales for policy advocacy typically include the political, analytic, electoral, and ethical rationales. The liberal rationale is not one of them.

Question 14

An eclectic approach to ethical reasoning argues that moral and ethic principles, practical considerations, cultural norms, and the results of empirical data should ALL be considered.

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An eclectic approach involves drawing from multiple sources or systems, so it would consider various aspects like moral principles, practical considerations, cultural norms, and empirical data in ethical reasoning.

Question 15

Social workers need to engage in policy practice because:

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Question 16

Liberals are more likely than conservatives to want to:

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Question 17

The NASW Code of Ethics:

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The NASW Code of Ethics requires social workers to engage in policy advocacy as part of their professional responsibilities to promote social justice and well-being.

Question 18

Which strategies are social workers more likely to suggest?

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Social workers are more likely to suggest cooperative strategies as they focus on collaboration, mutual support, and working together to address social issues and improve community well-being.

Question 19

A social worker should liaison with an advocacy group in order to:

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A social worker should liaison with an advocacy group to assist a specific vulnerable population by leveraging the group's resources and expertise to address the needs and challenges faced by that population.

Question 20

It is important to vote so that:

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Voting helps elect legislators who align with voters' values and priorities, potentially leading to sympathetic lawmakers in government.

Quiz 2: Articulating Four Rationales for Participating in Policy Advocacy