Question 1

Social workers can perform all of the following actions to conduct policy practice and advocacy except :

Accepted Answer

Surrender is not a viable option for social workers conducting policy practice and advocacy. Social workers have a duty to fight for the rights and needs of their clients and communities, and surrendering would go against this ethical obligation. Options A, B, and C are all valid actions that social workers can take to advocate for policy changes and promote social justice.

Question 2

Universality is the idea that social welfare benefits should be available exclusively to those who can demonstrate need through established eligibility criteria.

Accepted Answer

Universality refers to social welfare benefits being available to all citizens or residents, regardless of their income level or other factors. This is different from means-tested programs, which require individuals to demonstrate need in order to receive benefits.

Question 3

Policies can change in response to modifications in values.

Accepted Answer

Values are at the core of policies, and changes in values may lead policymakers to reconsider certain policies and make modifications accordingly.

Question 4

A primary principle involved in conservatism is that it is society's responsibility to care for and support its members.

Accepted Answer

Conservatism typically emphasizes individualism and free market principles, rather than a societal responsibility to care for its members.

Question 5

Counseling is considered a personal social service.

Accepted Answer

Counseling involves one-on-one or group interactions with a licensed professional to address personal, social, or behavioral issues, making it a personal social service.

Question 6

The term policy is defined as rules that govern people's lives and dictate expectations for behavior.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately defines the concept of policy.

Question 7

In-kind benefits involve providing eligible clients with prescribed amounts of money based on what the policies governing the program allow.

Accepted Answer

In-kind benefits provide clients with services or goods instead of money. Examples include food stamps, housing vouchers, and free or reduced-cost medical care.

Question 8

Social workers must pay special attention to social welfare policies because some policies are unfair and therefore must advocate for them to be changed.

Accepted Answer

As advocates for social justice and equity, social workers have a responsibility to identify and challenge policies that perpetuate inequality and advocate for policy change that promotes social welfare and human rights for all individuals and communities.

Question 9

The Five-E approach to policy analysis also includes policy efficiency.

Accepted Answer

The Five-E approach to policy analysis includes five criteria: Effectiveness, Efficiency, Equity, Ethics, and Engagement. Therefore, policy efficiency is one of the key elements of this approach.

Question 10

In the fourth phase of the social welfare policy development and implementation process, social services are delivered by social workers and other staff in the context of social service agencies.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

A basic concept inherent in the institutional perspective of social welfare is that social welfare policies and programs generally respond to problems caused by individual personal failure.

Accepted Answer

The institutional perspective of social welfare recognizes that social problems are often caused by societal factors such as poverty, discrimination, and unequal access to resources, rather than only individual personal failure. Social welfare policies and programs are aimed at addressing these broader structural issues.

Question 12

Which of the following was cited by Dobelstein regarding benefits to people living in poverty?

Accepted Answer

Dobelstein suggests that if the government spends the money it is spending on in-kind benefits on cash directly, it could possibly spend less, which would benefit those living in poverty.

Question 13

_____ are hired individuals who attempt to influence legislators' decisions and votes through direct communication.

Accepted Answer

Lobbyists are specifically hired to influence legislators through direct communication, while journalists report on news stories and may indirectly influence legislators through their reporting. Conservative activists and extremists may attempt to influence legislators, but they are not necessarily hired individuals with the specific job of lobbying.

Question 14

The amount paid for some benefits based on a recipient's ability to pay rather than on fixed fees is known as general revenue.

Accepted Answer

The amount paid for benefits based on a recipient's ability to pay rather than on fixed fees is known as means-tested programs, not general revenue. General revenue refers to government revenue that is not earmarked for specific programs or purposes.

Question 15

A primary principle involved in liberalism is that failure to succeed is generally the individual's fault.

Accepted Answer

A primary principle of liberalism is actually that individuals should be given equal opportunities and access to resources to succeed, and that larger societal structures (such as systemic inequality or lack of access to education) can also play a role in hindering success. Therefore, failure to succeed is not solely the individual's fault according to liberalism.

Question 16

To some extent, the concept of universality coincides with the institutional perspective on social welfare.

Accepted Answer

Universality in social welfare means that all individuals in a given category, such as all elderly or all disabled individuals, are entitled to benefits without any means testing or additional criteria. This aligns with the institutional perspective on social welfare, which emphasizes the role of government in providing universal benefits to all citizens.

Question 17

A means test is a systematic evaluation of how effectively a policy addresses the targeted problem or issue, meets people's needs, and achieves its goals.

Accepted Answer

A means test is not an evaluation of how effectively a policy addresses a targeted problem or issue, but rather a method of determining eligibility for receiving certain benefits or services based on income or other means.

Question 18

The _____, established by the National Association of Social Workers in 1976, solicits information from political contestants to establish their positions on social welfare issues and determine the extent to which their stances comply with social work values and goals.

Accepted Answer

The Political Action Committee for Candidate Election (PACE) was established by the National Association of Social Workers in 1976 to evaluate political candidates' positions on social welfare issues and determine whether their positions align with social work values and objectives. The other two options, Social Work Advocacy Group and Political Advocacy Election Campaign, are not actual entities and are not recognized by the NASW.

Question 19

In 1967, _____ formed the National Welfare Rights Organization, which appeared on behalf of the poor before congressional committees to promote welfare reform.

Accepted Answer

George Wiley formed the National Welfare Rights Organization in 1967. Dorothea Dix was a 19th-century activist for the mentally ill, Marian Wright Edelman founded the Children's Defense Fund, and Ralph Dolgoff was a socialist and social work professor who advocated for social welfare policies.

Question 20

Identification of public opinion of an identified problem and people's related needs is the sixth phase of the policy development and implementation process.

Accepted Answer

Identification of public opinion and needs is typically part of the problem identification and agenda-setting phases, which occur at the beginning of the policy development process, not as the sixth phase.

Quiz 7: Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy Practice, and Policy Advocacy: Foundations for Service Provision