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Empowerment Series Becoming An Effective Policy Advocate 8th Edition Jansson Test Bank
TRUE/FALSE
- : Informal or non-written policies do NOT fit within the definition of social policy.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : B
2 : It is better for a policy advocate to work alone.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : B
MULTIPLE CHOICE
3 : Engaging in political action is
A : Done by macro social work practitioners.
B : Done by micro social work practitioners.
C : An expectation in the Code of Ethics.
D : All of the choices are correct.
Correct Answer : D
- : Structural discrimination is:
A : Bias against disabled persons through architectural standards.
B : A series of factors that negatively impinge on specific groups.
C : An unfair preference for a theoretical approach.
D : A bias against different populations.
Correct Answer : B
5 : Which of the following is NOT a vulnerable population?
A : Nonconformist groups.
B : Racial groups.
C : Dependent groups.
D : Special interest groups.
Correct Answer : D
6 : Which of the following is an example of a compensatory strategy?
A : Extra tutoring for pupils with specific learning difficulties.
B : Encouraging employment opportunities for single mothers.
C : Raising funds for a new wheelchair for a paraplegic citizen.
D : Helping spouses of alcoholics to form a support group.
Correct Answer : A
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- : Policy advocates aim to:
A : Prevent all social problems.
B : Help citizens obtain their basic needs.
C : Change social policy.
D : Change electoral legislation.
Correct Answer : C
8 : What is social policy?
A : A collective strategy that prevents and addresses social problems.
B : The viewpoint of legislative leaders.
C : A program of actions.
D : The pursuit of justice.
Correct Answer : A
9 : Medicaid and Medicare are examples of
A : Regulations.
B : Needs meeting policies.
C : Social service policies.
D : Socialist policies.
Correct Answer : B
10 : A job training program is an example of:
A : An opportunity-enhancing policy.
B : A referral policy.
C : A regulation.
D : An economic development policy.
Correct Answer : A
11 : Fragmentation refers to:
A : The lack of one coherent policy to deal with an issue.
B : The clients need to visit many different agencies to deal with the same issue.
C : The lack of consistent services over a period of time.
D : Staff performing tasks that they have not been trained to do.
Correct Answer : B
12 : Wastage refers to
A : When different providers serve the same population for the same problem.
B : When clients dont complete the services you have advocated them to have.
C : When there has been no outreach to people who could use the service.
D : All of the choices are correct.
Correct Answer : A
13 : Policy advocacy aims to:
A : Change clients attitudes.
B : Help clients from powerless groups obtain resources and opportunities.
C : Provide support to advocates.
D : Encourage clinicians to sponsor new policies. 2 / 4
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Correct Answer : B
14 : Actualized policy includes:
A : Informal, unwritten policies.
B : Personal policy actions, such as obeying or disobeying a policy.
C : Official, written policies.
D : Personal orientations toward policy.
Correct Answer : B
15 : Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic skills policy advocates use?
A : Empathic skills.
B : Analytic skills.
C : Value-clarifying skills.
D : Interactional skills.
Correct Answer : A
16 : Which of the following is a challenge for a policy advocate?
A : No one is interested in changing existing legislation.
B : Most people hold the same values regarding the needs of vulnerable populations.
C : Specific persons or corporations will try to block reforms.
D : Previous advocates have not succeeded.
Correct Answer : C
17 : Developing a vision for policy means:
A : Identifying an ideal state of affairs of an agency, country or world.
B : Consulting the NASW Code of Ethics for guidance.
C : Learning how policies have evolved in specific contexts.
D : All of the choices are correct.
Correct Answer : D
18 : The first thing a policy advocate needs is:
A : The backing of a major political party.
B : A strong position within an agency.
C : A vision of an ideal world.
D : Stubbornness and thick skin.
Correct Answer : C
19 : Policy advocates should:
A : Be sensible and take risks.
B : Seek social reforms no matter the chance of success.
C : Avoid all risks.
D : Always seek to decrease conflict.
Correct Answer : A
20 : Electoral politics:
A : Are outside the scope of policy advocacy.
B : Can only be addressed by professional consultants. 3 / 4
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C : Can only be addressed by special interest groups.
D : Help to determine the extent legislators are amenable to social reform.
Correct Answer : D
TRUE/FALSE
- : An eclectic approach to ethical reasoning argues that moral and ethic principles, practical
considerations, cultural norms, and the results of empirical data should ALL be considered.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : A
- : Social policy advocates must concentrate their efforts on one rationale that they feel most
strongly about.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : B
MULTIPLE CHOICE
- : Beneficence means:
A : Altruism that is inherent in the professional role.
B : The moral imperative to enhance clients well-being.
C : The receiving of benefits from social programs.
D : Going beyond the typical policy advocate role.
Correct Answer : B
- : Policy-sensitive practice occurs:
A : When social workers make professional recommendations with sensitivity to their clients economic, social, and policy realities.B : When social workers directly intercede, as advocates, with other agencies on behalf of a client.
C : When social workers act as case managers.
D : When professional advocates consult directly with legislators.
Correct Answer : A
5 : Which of the following is a type of policy-related service?
A : Case advocacy.
B : All of the choices are policy-related services.
C : Brokerage.
D : Liaison.
Correct Answer : B
- : Which of the following is necessary when performing a policy-related activity?
A : Helping a client to overcome feelings of insecurity.
B : Identifying policies that exacerbate the suffering of a client.
C : Connecting a client with an agency or network.
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