Question 1

On what level would a social worker make referrals to link clients or consumers to specific services and benefits in the American welfare state?

Accepted Answer

Social workers make referrals to link clients or consumers to specific services and benefits at the micro level, focusing on individuals or families.

Question 2

Social workers may decide not to contest a social policy they believe is unethical because

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Social workers might choose not to contest an unethical social policy if they believe challenging it is not politically feasible, meaning it lacks the necessary support or conditions for change within the current political environment.

Question 3

First-order ethical principles include which of the following values:

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First-order ethical principles are fundamental values that guide moral behavior and decision-making, such as honesty and freedom. These principles are considered universal and foundational to ethical reasoning across various contexts.

Question 4

Violations of life conditions exist when members of vulnerable populations receive __________ that are vastly inferior to a mainstream population.

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All the options listed (wages and/or pensions, housing and/or other life amenities, nutrition and/or health care) are aspects where violations of life conditions can occur for vulnerable populations compared to the mainstream population.

Question 5

Efforts to reduce inequality were often relegated to the political back burner in the which time periods

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Efforts to reduce inequality were often not prioritized during the Gilded Age, the 1920s, and the 1980s, periods characterized by significant economic disparities and a focus on policies that favored wealth accumulation over equitable wealth distribution.

Question 6

To affect policy change, policy advocates engage in which of the following:

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Policy advocates engage in all these activities: placing issues on policy agendas, analyzing problems and developing proposals, and getting proposals enacted and implemented.

Question 7

What is one example of a contextual factor that can influence opportunities for a policy advocate?

Accepted Answer

Economic factors can influence opportunities for a policy advocate by affecting resources, funding, and public priorities.

Question 8

Terms commonly used when discussing ethical reasoning include

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All of these terms are commonly used when discussing ethical reasoning. The outcomes approach focuses on the consequences of actions, the first ethical principles approach is based on fundamental ethical principles, and the relativist approach considers the context and cultural norms.

Question 9

Female single heads of households are among the poorest members of our society. An academic coined this term to describe this population

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The term "feminization of poverty" was coined to describe the phenomenon where women, especially those heading households alone, are disproportionately affected by poverty. This concept highlights the gendered nature of poverty, where women are more likely to be poorer than men.

Question 10

Many conservatives believe that the discrepancies between vulnerable and mainstream populations result from the vulnerable population creating their low-income by

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Both A and B reflect common conservative viewpoints that attribute economic disparities to personal failings or the negative impacts of state welfare policies, rather than systemic issues.

Question 11

Deontologists emphasize

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Deontologists focus on the adherence to ethical principles or duties, rather than the consequences of actions, empirical data, or religious opinions.

Question 12

Examples of nonconformist vulnerable populations include

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All of these groups face societal challenges and discrimination, making them vulnerable populations due to their nonconformity to mainstream societal norms.

Question 13

Which groups below have found it difficult to obtain assistance from policy makers because they are widely perceived to be problem-free and have thus been identified as "model" vulnerable populations or out groups?

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Both Asian Americans and Jewish Americans have been stereotyped as "model" minorities, which can lead to their challenges and needs being overlooked by policymakers. This perception can hinder their access to assistance and recognition of their vulnerabilities.

Question 14

Philosophical relativists note that when most people make choices they

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Philosophical relativists argue that individuals' ethical choices are often influenced by the norms and traditions of their society or community and their personal interests, rather than through extended deliberation. This supports the idea that both A and B are correct, making C the correct choice.

Question 15

African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, and Native Americans are considered a(n) _________ vulnerable population or out-group.

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The answer of African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, and Native...

Question 16

Evidence-based research demonstrates that persons who are unable to meet their survival needs and suffer flagrant inequalities in life conditions, experience increased issues related to

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Evidence-based research shows that inability to meet survival needs and significant inequalities in life conditions can lead to increased issues in mental health, physical health, and employment. These areas are interconnected, with each potentially impacting the others.

Question 17

Philosophers who emphasize how culture in specific historical eras powerfully shapes perceptions of what is "right" and what is "wrong" are called

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Relativists argue that moral principles are not universal but are instead shaped by cultural, societal, and historical contexts, which aligns with the description given.

Question 18

When can social workers link micro policy advocacy to macro policy advocacy?

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Social workers can link micro policy advocacy to macro policy advocacy when they identify gaps, omissions, and flaws in policies in specific cases, as this allows them to address broader systemic issues while working on individual cases.

Question 19

What questions must one ask when evaluating the ethical merit of a social policy?

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All of these questions are relevant when evaluating the ethical merit of a social policy, as they collectively assess the policy's impact on individual well-being, cost-effectiveness, and broader societal benefits.

Question 20

Not-for-profit agencies have been a prominent feature of the American welfare state. Some ways in which not-for-profits can advocate for policy change include

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Not-for-profit agencies can engage in a variety of advocacy activities to influence policy change, including supporting or opposing specific ballot propositions, registering voters, and making policy proposals to heads of state and legislators. These activities are all ways in which they can work to affect the policy landscape within the legal constraints of their non-profit status.

Quiz 2: Making the American Welfare State More Humane- Past, Present, and Future