Question 1

​Blaming social welfare clients for their predicaments is consistent with the institutional view of social welfare.

Accepted Answer

The institutional view of social welfare sees assistance as a normal part of social structure for all citizens, not as a response to individual failings, thus it does not blame clients for their predicaments.

Question 2

​The residual view of social welfare generally attaches a stigma to receiving services and funds.

Accepted Answer

The residual view of social welfare assumes that government assistance should only be provided as a last resort, and as such, those who do receive services and funds are often stigmatized as being unable to care for themselves.

Question 3

Children today in this country are more of an economic asset than a financial liability.

Accepted Answer

Historically, children were considered economic assets because they could work and contribute to the family income. Today, in many countries, children are seen more as financial liabilities due to the costs of education, healthcare, and upbringing without directly contributing to the household income.

Question 4

A major push for expansion of social welfare programs came in the 1960s, when President Lyndon Johnson declared a War on Poverty and sought to create what he called a "Great Society."
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Accepted Answer

President Lyndon Johnson did declare a War on Poverty and aimed to establish a "Great Society" in the 1960s, which led to the expansion of social welfare programs.

Question 5

Which of the following is a screening approach that involves the surgical insertion of a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and uterus of a pregnant female to obtain amniotic fluid for the determination of chromosomal abnormality?

Accepted Answer

Amniocentesis is the screening approach that involves the surgical insertion of a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and uterus of a pregnant female to obtain amniotic fluid for the determination of chromosomal abnormality. Chorionic villus sampling (B) involves the removal of a small piece of placenta tissue for chromosomal analysis. Cloning (C) is a process of creating genetically identical copies of organisms or cells. Microcephaly (D) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a smaller than normal head circumference.

Question 6

The Protestant ethic emphasized individualism, the view that one is the master of one's own fate.

Accepted Answer

The Protestant ethic is often associated with the idea of individualism, which emphasizes personal responsibility and self-reliance. This belief is often tied to the idea of the "Protestant work ethic," which suggests that hard work and discipline are necessary for success in life.

Question 7

​_____ are adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to a state similar to that of an embryonic stem cell by being forced to express genes and factors characteristic of embryonic stem cells.

Accepted Answer

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to a state similar to that of an embryonic stem cell by being forced to express genes and factors characteristic of embryonic stem cells. Embryonic stem cells, on the other hand, are derived from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst and have the ability to differentiate into any cell type. Basophils and lymphocytes are types of white blood cells with specific functions in the immune system.

Question 8

One of the businesses of social welfare is to provide adequate housing for the homeless.

Accepted Answer

Providing adequate housing for the homeless is a key objective of social welfare programs.

Question 9

​The technology now exists to enable men to give birth to babies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​The technology now exists to enable men...

Question 10

​In the past, social welfare has been more of a pure science than an applied science.

Accepted Answer

Social welfare has always been an applied science, focusing on the practical application of social theories and research to improve the well-being of individuals and communities, rather than purely theoretical or scientific exploration.

Question 11

Stinnet and Walters reviewed the research literature on stepparenthood and came to the conclusion that:

Accepted Answer

Stinnet and Walters reviewed the research literature on stepparenthood and found that adolescents have greater difficulty accepting a stepparent than do young children.

Question 12

Embryo transfer is a technique in which an egg taken from a woman's reproductive system is externally artificially impregnated with partner's sperm and then implanted in her uterus to complete the normal process of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Embryo transfer involves fertilization of an egg outside the body and implantation of the resulting embryo in the uterus.

Question 13

​In 1935, when the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program was enacted, it was thought best for single mothers to stay at home to raise their children.

Accepted Answer

The AFDC program was created with the belief that it was ideal for single mothers to stay at home and take care of their children.

Question 14

​Sociology is the study of human culture based on archeological, ethnographic, linguistic, social, and psychological data and methods of analysis.

Accepted Answer

Sociology is the study of society, its institutions, and the relationships within it, focusing on social behavior, culture, social structures, and social change, rather than primarily on archaeological or ethnographic data.

Question 15

​Social welfare programs and social service organizations are sometimes referred to as social welfare institutions.

Accepted Answer

This is because social welfare programs and social service organizations are institutions that provide various types of assistance and support to individuals and families who are in need. These institutions may be run by government agencies, non-profit organizations, or community groups, and their primary goal is to promote the well-being and welfare of the individuals and communities they serve.

Question 16

Herbert Hoover strongly believed that only government programs should meet the needs of the unemployed.

Accepted Answer

Herbert Hoover believed that private charities and local governments should take the lead in helping the unemployed, rather than relying primarily on federal government intervention.

Question 17

Identify the new family forms in the current social structure of society.

Accepted Answer

All of these options represent new family forms in contemporary society, reflecting diverse and evolving social structures and personal choices.

Question 18

​The development of birth control devices has been an important factor in leading to an increase in premarital sexual relationships.

Accepted Answer

The availability of birth control devices has given people more control over their reproductive choices, allowing them to engage in sexual activity without the risk of unintended pregnancy. This has likely contributed to an increase in premarital sexual relationships.

Question 19

​Associated with the institutional view of social welfare is the belief that the causes of an individual's difficulties are rooted in his or her own malfunctioning.

Accepted Answer

Associated with the institutional view of social welfare is the belief that the causes of an individual's difficulties are rooted in the social structures and policies rather than individual malfunctioning.

Question 20

Which of the following concepts is embodied in an open marriage?

Accepted Answer

An open marriage is one in which the partners agree that each may have sexual relations with someone else outside the marriage. This concept embodies flexible roles in meeting financial responsibilities, as both partners may have different social lives and may need to handle their finances separately. Possession or ownership of a mate (A) is antithetical to the idea of an open marriage, as it involves the idea of one person "belonging" to the other. Stifling of self for the marriage (B) also goes against the idea of an open marriage, as it requires individuals to put aside their individual desires and needs for the sake of the relationship. Doing everything together with one's spouse during leisure time (D) may be desirable for some couples but is not a core concept of an open marriage.

Quiz 1: Social Welfare: Its Business, History, and Future

​Blaming social welfare clients for their predicaments is consistent with the institutional view of social welfare.

​The residual view of social welfare generally attaches a stigma to receiving services and funds.

Children today in this country are more of an economic asset than a financial liability.

A major push for expansion of social welfare programs came in the 1960s, when President Lyndon Johnson declared a War on Poverty and sought to create what he called a "Great Society." ​

Which of the following is a screening approach that involves the surgical insertion of a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and uterus of a pregnant female to obtain amniotic fluid for the determination of chromosomal abnormality?

The Protestant ethic emphasized individualism, the view that one is the master of one's own fate.

​_____ are adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to a state similar to that of an embryonic stem cell by being forced to express genes and factors characteristic of embryonic stem cells.

One of the businesses of social welfare is to provide adequate housing for the homeless.

​The technology now exists to enable men to give birth to babies.

​In the past, social welfare has been more of a pure science than an applied science.

Stinnet and Walters reviewed the research literature on stepparenthood and came to the conclusion that:

Embryo transfer is a technique in which an egg taken from a woman's reproductive system is externally artificially impregnated with partner's sperm and then implanted in her uterus to complete the normal process of pregnancy.

​In 1935, when the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program was enacted, it was thought best for single mothers to stay at home to raise their children.

​Sociology is the study of human culture based on archeological, ethnographic, linguistic, social, and psychological data and methods of analysis.

​Social welfare programs and social service organizations are sometimes referred to as social welfare institutions.

Herbert Hoover strongly believed that only government programs should meet the needs of the unemployed.

Identify the new family forms in the current social structure of society.

​The development of birth control devices has been an important factor in leading to an increase in premarital sexual relationships.

​Associated with the institutional view of social welfare is the belief that the causes of an individual's difficulties are rooted in his or her own malfunctioning.

Which of the following concepts is embodied in an open marriage?

Blaming social welfare clients for their predicaments is consistent with the institutional view of social welfare.

The residual view of social welfare generally attaches a stigma to receiving services and funds.

A major push for expansion of social welfare programs came in the 1960s, when President Lyndon Johnson declared a War on Poverty and sought to create what he called a "Great Society."

_____ are adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to a state similar to that of an embryonic stem cell by being forced to express genes and factors characteristic of embryonic stem cells.

The technology now exists to enable men to give birth to babies.

In the past, social welfare has been more of a pure science than an applied science.

In 1935, when the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program was enacted, it was thought best for single mothers to stay at home to raise their children.

Sociology is the study of human culture based on archeological, ethnographic, linguistic, social, and psychological data and methods of analysis.

Social welfare programs and social service organizations are sometimes referred to as social welfare institutions.

The development of birth control devices has been an important factor in leading to an increase in premarital sexual relationships.

Associated with the institutional view of social welfare is the belief that the causes of an individual's difficulties are rooted in his or her own malfunctioning.