Question 1

The United States is more unified now than it has ever been, creating the perfect atmosphere for policymaking to thrive.

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. The United States is currently experiencing significant political polarization and division. This makes it challenging for policymakers to find consensus and pass legislation.

Question 2

Those in the impatient camp put their in trust quantitative and other scientific data collection methods such as structural equation modeling as the main source of reliable evidence.

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False

Question 3

Moral relativism is a belief in a definitive and true right and wrong.

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Moral relativism is the belief that moral judgments are subjective and culturally determined, and that there is no absolute or universal standard of morality. Therefore, there is no definitive and true right and wrong according to moral relativism.

Question 4

According to the theory of paradox, the best way to handle an extreme idea is to focus all attention pushing toward the alternative extreme.

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The theory of paradox often suggests embracing and balancing conflicting ideas rather than pushing toward an alternative extreme, as understanding and integrating opposing viewpoints can lead to more nuanced and effective solutions.

Question 5

Is partisan polarization growing among policymakers, the public, or both? What data support your view?

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Question 6

What societal trends does the concerned camp focus on? What are the values of the concerned camp? What policy responses do the concerned prefer? What evidence supports the views of the concerned camp? What is their policy agenda?

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Question 7

What societal trends does the satisfied camp focus on? What are the values of the satisfied camp? What policy responses do the satisfied prefer? What evidence supports the views of the satisfied camp? What is their policy agenda?

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Question 8

What societal trends does the impatient camp focus on? What are the values of the impatient camp? What policy responses do the impatient prefer? What evidence supports the views of the impatient camp? What is their policy agenda?

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Question 9

How can the theory of paradox be applied to welfare reform?

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Question 10

What are the consequences of politicians relying on single policy solutions?

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Question 11

Name the three worldviews brought about by the social consequences of the family demographic transitions?

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Question 12

How can professionals use the theory of paradox to overcome polarization of family policy issues?

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Question 13

The satisfied camp is concerned that the Standard North American Family (SNAF) may be harmful to children who may view their families as unable to measure up to this standard.

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Question 14

The impatient camp views family as an outdated ideology that should be abandoned. Those who hold this view believe the concept of family should be replaced with generic terms such as 'location for resource production and redistribution.'

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The statement accurately represents the viewpoint of the "impatient camp."

Question 15

Single policy solutions are more appropriate for our nation's current state of polarization.

Accepted Answer

Single policy solutions are more likely to appeal to a narrow range of voters, while comprehensive solutions are more likely to appeal to a broader range of voters. In a polarized nation, it is more difficult to find common ground on comprehensive solutions, making single policy solutions more appropriate.

Question 16

The theory of paradox is a proposed solution for the uncompromising nature of U.S. society.

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Question 17

In accordance with the theory of paradox, professionals should focus on a single solution for each social issue. Considering too many solutions creates dissension.

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According to the theory of paradox, professionals should hold multiple solutions to a social issue, as this allows for flexibility and adaptation in response to changing circumstances. Focusing only on one solution may prevent progress and limit creativity.

Question 18

The three worldviews brought about by the social consequences of the family demographic transitions are the concerned camp, the satisfied camp, and the impatient camp.

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The three worldviews brought about by the social consequences of the family demographic transitions are indeed the concerned camp, the satisfied camp, and the impatient camp.

Question 19

Rappaport's true paradox involves two competing ideas from two parties that at first seem valid and easily resolvable, but are inevitably irreconcilable.

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Question 20

The impatient camp holds the view that the transitions in the lives of families over the past few decades have caused a rapid decline in the quality of family life.

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Quiz 9: Looking Back to Move Forward: Lessons From the History of Family Policy