Question 1

Most social programs are justified on the basis of:

Accepted Answer

Most social programs are justified based on the needs of a target or client population, as they aim to address specific issues or gaps in services for particular groups within society.

Question 2

Profit and loss are the benchmarks of business, while in social service programs, the benchmarks are all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

In social service programs, understanding of the problem to be addressed is through all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

"Program Planners" is the diverse group of people who participate in the process. This group may include which of the following:

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Program Planners" is the diverse group of...

Question 5

In a systematic program planning process some of the questions asked are all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The question about the staffing pattern is more related to program implementation rather than the planning process. The planning process focuses on identifying the problem, understanding the target population, and determining the reach of the program.

Question 6

An inaccurate word often used in program planning as a solution to the problem is:

Accepted Answer

The term "more" is often inaccurately used in program planning as a solution to problems without specifying what needs to be increased or how it will address the issue effectively. It is vague and does not provide a clear strategy or solution.

Question 7

The program planning process is often deterred by a focus on all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The program planning process is often deterred...

Question 8

The critical considerations in developing an understanding of a social problem include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The critical considerations in developing an understanding of a social problem focus on analyzing and understanding the problem itself rather than planning for the continuation or expansion of current services. This planning step is more relevant to the solution and implementation phase rather than the initial understanding of the problem.

Question 9

Program planners start with an understanding of a condition based on the ______of the social problem.

Accepted Answer

Program planners base their understanding of a condition on facts related to the social problem, ensuring an objective and evidence-based approach to planning.

Question 10

Perception of a social problem is relative to the individual, while a condition is defined as a social fact, without ________.

Accepted Answer

A condition is considered a social fact without being influenced by personal values, meaning it exists independently of individual perceptions and beliefs.

Question 11

An example of a standard that might be used to help the planner move from fact to identification of the problem might be which of the following:

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of a standard that might...

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the questions used in the Framework for Problem Analysis?

Accepted Answer

The Framework for Problem Analysis focuses on understanding the problem itself, its scale, distribution, and the characteristics of those affected. It does not directly concern itself with identifying other organizations offering services for the condition, as this falls more into the realm of partnership development or resource mapping rather than problem analysis.

Question 13

Which answer below would NOT be an example of the etiology of the problem?

Accepted Answer

Etiology refers to the cause or origin of a problem. Choices A, B, and D all describe potential causes or origins of the respective problems. However, C (Unemployment: a low population density) does not directly describe a cause of unemployment but rather a condition that might affect the availability of jobs, not the root cause of unemployment itself.

Question 14

One problem that might cause a client to seek help related to gender is which if the following:

Accepted Answer

Rape can be a gender-related issue as it often involves power dynamics and violence that can be tied to gender. Victims may seek help to deal with the trauma and implications related to gender norms and violence.

Question 15

An orderly, systematic approach to program planning that planners use to begin the process is which of the following questions:

Accepted Answer

The first step in program planning is to identify and understand the problem that needs to be addressed. This provides a foundation for developing a systematic approach to addressing the issue.

Question 16

Planning will probably never be completely technical or objective. Which of the following will NOT help in the planning process?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Planning will probably never be completely technical...

Question 17

An understanding of the problem can help in building a profile of the condition. Which of the following is NOT one of the facts that could be used in building the process?

Accepted Answer

The duration of how long people have had the condition (C) does not directly contribute to building a profile of the condition itself but rather relates to the experience of those affected by it. Understanding the prevalence (A), demographics (B), and geographical distribution (D) of a condition are more directly relevant to building its profile.

Question 18

Scientific objectivity in the analysis of a community's problems can never be completely possible, because when searching for objectivity ____________can be the result.

Accepted Answer

Dominant values can influence the perception and interpretation of data, making complete objectivity difficult to achieve.

Question 19

In determining the situation/condition it is important to take facts and impressions from many different kinds of people. Which of the following would NOT be a group that would be considered in this process?

Accepted Answer

Inexperienced new workers might not have the necessary knowledge or experience to provide accurate or useful insights into a situation or condition, unlike clients experiencing the problem, direct service workers, or community leaders who would have more relevant and direct experience or knowledge.

Question 20

Efficiency and effectiveness should first be examined before concluding that the problem is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Efficiency and effectiveness should first be examined...

Quiz 2: Understanding Social Problems