Question 1

An ADVOCATE is a person who

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An advocate helps clients negotiate for themselves or negotiates on behalf of clients, representing their interests and ensuring their voices are heard.

Question 2

INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY refers to

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Individual advocacy involves supporting or representing the interests or wishes of a specific person, rather than focusing on broader policy or systemic changes.

Question 3

ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY refers to

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Administrative advocacy involves efforts to influence policies or practices within a specific agency or organization.

Question 4

If an advocate assesses that a decision maker is an ALLY, then

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If a decision maker is an ally, it means they are supportive of the advocate or their cause, making advocacy easier.

Question 5

If an advocate assesses that a decision maker is an ADVERSARY, then

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Advocacy will be more challenging because an adversary is someone who is initially biased against the advocate or her cause, making it harder to persuade them.

Question 6

An advocate can help a client advocate on HIS OWN BEHALF by

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Educating the client about his rights empowers the client to advocate on his own behalf.

Question 7

An advocate can help advocate FOR A CLIENT by

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An advocate can directly represent and speak on behalf of a client at a public hearing, which is a core function of advocacy.

Question 8

A party with a POWER DISADVANTAGE has

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A party with a power disadvantage has relatively less power than the other party, meaning they have less influence or control in the situation.

Question 9

SANCTIONING POWER refers to the capacity to influence gained through

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Sanctioning power refers to the ability to reward or punish, which allows an individual or entity to influence others' behavior.

Question 10

EXPERT POWER refers to the capacity to influence gained through

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Expert power is derived from possessing specialized knowledge or skills that others value and need.

Question 11

ASSOCIATIONAL POWER refers to the capacity to influence gained through

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Associational power is derived from relationships and networks with others, allowing an individual to influence through connections and alliances.

Question 12

NUISANCE POWER refers to the capacity to influence gained through

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Nuisance power refers to the ability to create difficulties or problems for others, thereby gaining influence or leverage over them.

Question 13

Melody can support her position by drawing support from the Bible. This support is an example of using

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Moral power is derived from ethical or moral principles, such as those found in religious texts like the Bible.

Question 14

Sebastian asks to be the chair of the meeting. ACTING AS CHAIR provides Sebastian with

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Acting as chair provides Sebastian with procedure power, as he can control the flow and order of the meeting.

Question 15

Triton uses his PHYSICAL STRENGTH to win a fight. This example demonstrates Triton's use of

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Personal power refers to the use of one's own abilities or characteristics, such as physical strength, to influence or control a situation.

Question 16

Erica uses her CHARISMA to help win a debate. This example demonstrates Erica's use of

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Charisma is a personal trait that can influence others, making it an example of personal power.

Question 17

Ursula uses her company's SMART PHONES AND TABLETS to help her advocate. This example demonstrates Ursula's use of

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Ursula is using company resources (smartphones and tablets) to aid her advocacy, which is an example of resource power. Resource power involves the use of tangible assets or resources to influence or achieve objectives.

Question 18

To PREPARE for advocacy, an advocate should

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Question 19

Christopher is a state senator who campaigned on a firm position on keeping minimum wages at the same level for at least 5 more years. Describe how an advocate could help Christopher undo his commitment, so he could support an increase in minimum wages and still save face.

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Question 20

Describe three strategies that an advocate could use to help an adversary become more of an ally.

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Quiz 10: Advocacy