Question 1

In social advocacy, what is the definition of a 'problem'?

Accepted Answer

A 'problem' in social advocacy is defined as a situation that should and can be changed, emphasizing the potential for action and improvement.

Question 2

If an advocate only gets involved when there is a disagreement as to how an issue should be handled, which approach is being employed?

Accepted Answer

The pragmatic approach involves getting involved only when there is a disagreement on how an issue should be handled, focusing on practical solutions.

Question 3

Which of the following problem setting approaches involves an intricate calculation of whether an issue is an individual or societal problem?

Accepted Answer

The Social-Criterion approach involves analyzing whether an issue is an individual or societal problem, often requiring intricate calculations and considerations of broader social implications.

Question 4

What is the 'George Costanza' approach to problem solving?

Accepted Answer

The 'George Costanza' approach to problem solving refers to doing the opposite of your typical instincts or responses, inspired by a "Seinfeld" episode where George finds success by doing the opposite of his usual actions.

Question 5

Which 'hat' in the six thinking hats approach is worn when you are seeing the situation in different ways?

Accepted Answer

The Green Hat represents creative thinking and exploring new ideas, which involves seeing the situation in different ways.

Question 6

One of the advantages of using experts in the guessing process of who is affected and how is that experts are always neutral in their approach.

Accepted Answer

Experts, like any individuals, can have biases or perspectives influenced by their experiences, background, or affiliations, which may affect their neutrality.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a challenge of performing systematic surveys and research to determine how many people and organizations are impacted by an issue?

Accepted Answer

Open-ended questions can be difficult to interpret is not a challenge of performing systematic surveys and research to determine how many people and organizations are impacted by an issue.

Question 8

Which of the following Solution Generating Processes involves generating ideas without evaluating them along the way?

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming involves generating ideas without evaluating them during the process, allowing for free-flowing creativity and idea generation.

Question 9

You should not wait to take action in advocacy, if you are not clear on the issue you can learn as you go, better to not lose valuable time.

Accepted Answer

Taking action without a clear understanding of the issue can lead to ineffective or harmful advocacy efforts. It's important to be informed to ensure that actions are meaningful and beneficial.

Question 10

When determining the main cause of an issue immediate causes are also known as _________ causes, and ultimate causes are also known as __________ causes.

Accepted Answer

Immediate causes are referred to as proximate causes, while ultimate causes are often considered the true causes.

Quiz 4: Understanding the Issue