Question 1

According to Brueggemann, if we could shrink the earth's population to a village of precisely 100 people, with all the existing human ratios remaining the same:

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding global social work?

Accepted Answer

Global social work emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting the unique contexts and cultures within which it is practiced. This means recognizing that community development and social work interventions must be tailored to fit the specific societal, cultural, and economic conditions of each community.

Question 3

Which of the following is an international nongovernment organization?

Accepted Answer

Amnesty International is an international non-governmental organization focused on human rights. The other options listed are part of the United Nations system or associated with international governmental structures.

Question 4

Which theoretical function of communities involves a process by which society or one of its constituent social units transmits prevailing knowledge, social values, and behavior patterns to its members?

Accepted Answer

Socialization is the process by which society or its social units transmit prevailing knowledge, social values, and behavior patterns to its members.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a dimension inherent in international social work?

Accepted Answer

Professional marketing is not considered a dimension inherent in international social work. International social work typically focuses on practice, policy development, advocacy, and professional exchange across borders, rather than on marketing aspects.

Question 6

About one billion people are extremely poor, living on less than $1.25 per day. What organization determines that threshold for measuring poverty?

Accepted Answer

The World Bank is the organization that determines the threshold for measuring extreme poverty, which is living on less than $1.25 per day.

Question 7

Which of the following is an international nongovernmental organization that collects relevant information and dispenses it to various community groups, governments, and other organizations; provides training and support for members and other organizations; assists in policy development; sponsors global and regional meetings; publishes papers and reports on issues; and advocates for oppressed populations?

Accepted Answer

The International Council on Social Welfare fits the description given, as it is an international nongovernmental organization involved in various activities such as collecting and dispensing information, providing training and support, assisting in policy development, sponsoring meetings, publishing reports, and advocating for oppressed populations.

Question 8

The United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in response to________.

Accepted Answer

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations in 1948 in response to the atrocities of World War II, aiming to prevent such events from happening again.

Question 9

Which basic principle of community development practice involves development that meets the current needs of present generations without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their needs?

Accepted Answer

Sustainability is the principle that focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. This involves careful management of resources and planning for long-term environmental, economic, and social health.

Question 10

Which term refers to the total value of a person's assets: real estate and personal property, stocks, bond, cash, and so on?

Accepted Answer

Wealth refers to the total value of all assets owned by a person, including real estate, personal property, stocks, bonds, cash, and other investments.

Question 11

The official poverty line formula asserts that U.S. families spend ________.

Accepted Answer

The official poverty line formula, originally developed in the 1960s, is based on the cost of food. It was created under the assumption that families spend about one-third of their income on food.

Question 12

Which of the following countries has a highly individualistic culture?

Accepted Answer

The Netherlands is known for its highly individualistic culture, where personal autonomy and self-expression are valued. In contrast, Greece, Mexico, and Taiwan tend to have more collectivist cultures, emphasizing family and community.

Question 13

People who have been forced out of their countries because of human rights violations against them are considered:

Accepted Answer

Refugees are individuals who have been forced to flee their country because of persecution, war, or violence, often due to human rights violations against them.

Question 14

_____ is a feeling that the group and society receive top priority.

Accepted Answer

Collectivism is the cultural value that emphasizes the importance of the group or society over the interests of the individual, which aligns with the definition provided.

Question 15

Which term refers to the growing economic, political, and social interconnectedness among societies throughout the world?

Accepted Answer

Globalization refers to the process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries worldwide, affecting economic, political, and social aspects of societies.

Question 16

Putting Mexican farmers out of work was an unintended consequence of the North American Free Trade Agreement. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

The iatrogenic effect refers to an unintended or undesirable outcome resulting from an intervention, in this case, the negative impact of NAFTA on Mexican farmers.

Question 17

Which of the following is a global organization striving for social justice, human rights and social development through the support of effective social work practice and international cooperation between social workers and their professional organizations?

Accepted Answer

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is the global organization striving for social justice, human rights, and social development through the support of effective social work practice and international cooperation between social workers and their professional organizations.

Question 18

According to Wetzel, there are three standards based on feminist principles that should govern the development of programs for women around the world. Which of the following is NOT one of those standards?

Accepted Answer

Wetzel's standards for developing programs for women focus on empowerment, education, and raising awareness about gender roles, rather than asking men to change their moral compasses.

Question 19

Which term involves upholding the condition that in a perfect world all citizens would have identical rights, protection, opportunities, obligations, and social benefits regardless of their backgrounds and membership in diverse groups?

Accepted Answer

Social justice involves the concept of creating a society or institution that is based on the principles of equality and solidarity, that understands and values human rights, and that recognizes the dignity of every human being. It aims to ensure that all individuals have equal rights, opportunities, and access to resources and benefits, regardless of their backgrounds or group memberships.

Question 20

_____ highly value formality as opposed to a more informal attitude toward tradition and ceremony.

Accepted Answer

Latin Americans often place a high value on formality, tradition, and ceremony, contrasting with the more informal attitudes that might be observed in cultures such as those of Americans, Scandinavians, and Canadians.

Quiz 13: Social Justice and the Global Community