Question 1

Which of the following statements best describe feminism?

Accepted Answer

A)  it focuses on strengthening disadvantaged communities 
B)  the basic concept is the belief in the equality of men and women 
C)  the basic belief that women are superior to men 
D)  it focuses on the personal experiences of women as the mainstay of politics 
E)  it emphasizes the public view that women should be involved in political action 
A)  it focuses on strengthening disadvantaged communities 
B)  the basic concept is the belief in the equality of men and women 
C)  the basic belief that women are superior to men 
D)  it focuses on the personal experiences of women as the mainstay of politics 
E)  it emphasizes the public view that women should be involved in political action B

Question 2

According to the functionalist theorists, social problems occur

Accepted Answer

A)  when roles are not fulfilled by individuals, groups, and society. 
B)  because resources are limited. 
C)  when competing interests arise among groups. 
D)  because society is unable to influence individuals to solve problems. 
E)  when individuals do not find meaning in the solutions to the problems. 
A)  when roles are not fulfilled by individuals, groups, and society. 
B)  because resources are limited. 
C)  when competing interests arise among groups. 
D)  because society is unable to influence individuals to solve problems. 
E)  when individuals do not find meaning in the solutions to the problems. A

Question 3

Participatory research involves the community's full and active participation in the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In comparing liberalism and conservatism, the perspectives on tax levels

Accepted Answer

A)  in liberalism, it is variable while it is moderate in conservatism. 
B)  in liberalism, it is low while in conservatism it is moderate. 
C)  are both moderate and variable. 
D)  in liberalism, it is moderate while it is low in conservatism. 
E)  in liberalism, it is moderate while it is variable in conservatism. 
A)  in liberalism, it is variable while it is moderate in conservatism. 
B)  in liberalism, it is low while in conservatism it is moderate. 
C)  are both moderate and variable. 
D)  in liberalism, it is moderate while it is low in conservatism. 
E)  in liberalism, it is moderate while it is variable in conservatism.

Question 5

A leader in social animation is necessary to

Accepted Answer

A)  bring together community members in analyzing issues, generating solutions, and performing the tasks. 
B)  motivate community members in participating to research common issues and transform other resources into local ones. 
C)  organize local influential people and governments in order to analyze concerns, make decisions, and delegate responsibilities. 
D)  predict outcomes for projects that benefit the community and implements interventions. 
E)  advise community members about the plans and proposed interventions to solve local issues. 
A)  bring together community members in analyzing issues, generating solutions, and performing the tasks. 
B)  motivate community members in participating to research common issues and transform other resources into local ones. 
C)  organize local influential people and governments in order to analyze concerns, make decisions, and delegate responsibilities. 
D)  predict outcomes for projects that benefit the community and implements interventions. 
E)  advise community members about the plans and proposed interventions to solve local issues.

Question 6

Which of the following beliefs belong to the perspective of anarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  power corrupts people so they need philosopher kings to govern them 
B)  power is very useful and can transform people to manage the necessary changes in their lives 
C)  the market place dictates the nature of government so businesses should rule the people 
D)  people have the freedom in both the social and economic spheres and do not need rulers 
E)  people need to get involved in their social and economic situations and govern themselves 
A)  power corrupts people so they need philosopher kings to govern them 
B)  power is very useful and can transform people to manage the necessary changes in their lives 
C)  the market place dictates the nature of government so businesses should rule the people 
D)  people have the freedom in both the social and economic spheres and do not need rulers 
E)  people need to get involved in their social and economic situations and govern themselves

Question 7

Differentiate between pressure and protest organizations.

Accepted Answer

Pressure organizations use lobbying tech

Question 8

Karl Marx contended that the working class should govern so that the rich people who owned the means for production do not dominate the economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the difference between the indigenous perspective and western values?

Accepted Answer

A)  indigenous values emphasize self-autonomy while western values promote collectivism 
B)  indigenous perspective promotes self sufficient communities and connectedness to the land while western perspective values competition and taking from the land 
C)  indigenous perspective promotes competition and limited harvesting of natural resources while western perspective emphasizes exploitation of all resources 
D)  western culture promotes community activities and values diversity while indigenous culture highlights uniformity 
E)  both perspectives espouse communal groups and respect for natural resources 
A)  indigenous values emphasize self-autonomy while western values promote collectivism 
B)  indigenous perspective promotes self sufficient communities and connectedness to the land while western perspective values competition and taking from the land 
C)  indigenous perspective promotes competition and limited harvesting of natural resources while western perspective emphasizes exploitation of all resources 
D)  western culture promotes community activities and values diversity while indigenous culture highlights uniformity 
E)  both perspectives espouse communal groups and respect for natural resources

Question 10

According to the conflict theorists, problems arise because of

Accepted Answer

A)  limited resources and different interests among groups 
B)  individuals' interests influencing society 
C)  instability of roles and human resources 
D)  limited allowances on individual basic human needs 
E)  society's view of the equality of human beings 
A)  limited resources and different interests among groups 
B)  individuals' interests influencing society 
C)  instability of roles and human resources 
D)  limited allowances on individual basic human needs 
E)  society's view of the equality of human beings

Question 11

Explain the usefulness of participatory research in community development.

Accepted Answer

When the community developer listens to

Question 12

What are four advantages of locality development practices?

Accepted Answer

1. reduction of feelings of alienation
2

Question 13

Plato, who was a modern conservative, believed that economy should be based on a free market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Macro theories believe that society influences individuals while micro theories contend that individuals construct society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following examples illustrates the perspective of functionalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals identify the problem and come together to share experiences and resources 
B)  society identifies the issue and solutions that each individual can undertake to stabilize the community 
C)  if a role or service is not adequately fulfilled, solutions are explored in order to fill in the gap 
D)  if roles are not met, individuals are summoned to perform those roles until governmental agencies are able to accommodate those roles 
E)  individuals and society have to work together to address these structural deficiencies 
A)  individuals identify the problem and come together to share experiences and resources 
B)  society identifies the issue and solutions that each individual can undertake to stabilize the community 
C)  if a role or service is not adequately fulfilled, solutions are explored in order to fill in the gap 
D)  if roles are not met, individuals are summoned to perform those roles until governmental agencies are able to accommodate those roles 
E)  individuals and society have to work together to address these structural deficiencies

Question 16

What is an example of a policy practice that is a community development activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  outreach 
B)  advocacy 
C)  board membership 
D)  program development 
E)  coalition building 
A)  outreach 
B)  advocacy 
C)  board membership 
D)  program development 
E)  coalition building

Question 17

A community developer who subscribes to the locality development model of practice believes that

Accepted Answer

A)  people are innately good and can act together to solve concerns of the community. 
B)  people have both good and bad impulses and have the will and capacity to make changes. 
C)  people are so diverse that they may need assistance in encouraging a shared purpose and acting together. 
D)  individuals coming together can competitively vie for positions within the change organization. 
E)  people generally have low levels of participation and have difficulty adapting to change. 
A)  people are innately good and can act together to solve concerns of the community. 
B)  people have both good and bad impulses and have the will and capacity to make changes. 
C)  people are so diverse that they may need assistance in encouraging a shared purpose and acting together. 
D)  individuals coming together can competitively vie for positions within the change organization. 
E)  people generally have low levels of participation and have difficulty adapting to change.

Question 18

Social animators encourage community participation so that the members can make improvements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Karl Marx viewed capitalism as

Accepted Answer

A)  responsible for the appearance of two social classes: the owners of the production means and the working class. 
B)  responsible for the attitude of greed and self-interest in the governing class. 
C)  what is to be blamed for the inadequacies of government. 
D)  responsible for liberating the markets. 
E)  what is to be blamed for the economic decline of the developed countries. 
A)  responsible for the appearance of two social classes: the owners of the production means and the working class. 
B)  responsible for the attitude of greed and self-interest in the governing class. 
C)  what is to be blamed for the inadequacies of government. 
D)  responsible for liberating the markets. 
E)  what is to be blamed for the economic decline of the developed countries.

Question 20

Modern socialists view the role of government as

Accepted Answer

A)  a protector of the social and economic well-being of all citizens and promoter of laws to deal with inequities. 
B)  a supporter of the liberation of the market in order to promote equality between the working class and the rich. 
C)  a protector of human rights and diversity among the citizens. 
D)  a supporter of decisions to empower the population. 
E)  a protector of civil liberties so that there is justice for all. 
A)  a protector of the social and economic well-being of all citizens and promoter of laws to deal with inequities. 
B)  a supporter of the liberation of the market in order to promote equality between the working class and the rich. 
C)  a protector of human rights and diversity among the citizens. 
D)  a supporter of decisions to empower the population. 
E)  a protector of civil liberties so that there is justice for all.

Which of the following statements best describe feminism?

According to the functionalist theorists, social problems occur

Participatory research involves the community's full and active participation in the process.

In comparing liberalism and conservatism, the perspectives on tax levels

A leader in social animation is necessary to

Which of the following beliefs belong to the perspective of anarchy?

Differentiate between pressure and protest organizations.

Karl Marx contended that the working class should govern so that the rich people who owned the means for production do not dominate the economy.

What is the difference between the indigenous perspective and western values?

According to the conflict theorists, problems arise because of

Explain the usefulness of participatory research in community development.

What are four advantages of locality development practices?

Plato, who was a modern conservative, believed that economy should be based on a free market.

Macro theories believe that society influences individuals while micro theories contend that individuals construct society.

Which of the following examples illustrates the perspective of functionalism?

What is an example of a policy practice that is a community development activity?

A community developer who subscribes to the locality development model of practice believes that

Social animators encourage community participation so that the members can make improvements.

Karl Marx viewed capitalism as

Modern socialists view the role of government as

Importance of Community

Introduction to Community Development

History of Community Development

Building Relationships With the Community

Process of Community Development

Skills for Working in Communities

Canadian Case Studies

Aboriginal Community Development

International Community Development

Social Welfare and the Future of Community Development

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Exam 4: Perspectives on Community Development

Which of the following statements best describe feminism?

According to the functionalist theorists, social problems occur

Participatory research involves the community's full and active participation in the process.

In comparing liberalism and conservatism, the perspectives on tax levels

A leader in social animation is necessary to

Which of the following beliefs belong to the perspective of anarchy?

Differentiate between pressure and protest organizations.

Karl Marx contended that the working class should govern so that the rich people who owned the means for production do not dominate the economy.

What is the difference between the indigenous perspective and western values?

According to the conflict theorists, problems arise because of

Explain the usefulness of participatory research in community development.

What are four advantages of locality development practices?

Plato, who was a modern conservative, believed that economy should be based on a free market.

Macro theories believe that society influences individuals while micro theories contend that individuals construct society.

Which of the following examples illustrates the perspective of functionalism?

What is an example of a policy practice that is a community development activity?

A community developer who subscribes to the locality development model of practice believes that

Social animators encourage community participation so that the members can make improvements.

Karl Marx viewed capitalism as

Modern socialists view the role of government as

Importance of Community

Introduction to Community Development

History of Community Development

Building Relationships With the Community

Process of Community Development

Skills for Working in Communities

Canadian Case Studies

Aboriginal Community Development

International Community Development

Social Welfare and the Future of Community Development

Filters