Question 1

Which of the following programs provides financial help to those in need who are ineligible for any other income-maintenance program?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Old Age, Survivors, Disability, and Health Insurance 
B)  ​Unemployment Insurance 
C)  ​Supplemental Security Income 
D)  ​General Assistance 
A)  ​Old Age, Survivors, Disability, and Health Insurance 
B)  ​Unemployment Insurance 
C)  ​Supplemental Security Income 
D)  ​General Assistance D

Question 2

​The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act provides a lifetime guarantee of cash assistance to poor families with children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

​One criticism of the culture-of-poverty theory is that it appears to be a classic example of "blaming the victim."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

​A college degree is an excellent predictor of avoiding poverty, as only a small proportion of those with a college degree live in poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

​Workhouses were also known as almshouses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

​Which of the following statements is true of a culture of poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its existence ceases once the economic factors that created it no longer exist. 
B)  The real culprit is the social system that allows poverty to exist. 
C)  ​It arises after extended periods of economic deprivation in highly stratified capitalistic societies. 
D)  ​The distinctive culture of the poor is not the cause but the result of their continuing poverty. 
A)  Its existence ceases once the economic factors that created it no longer exist. 
B)  The real culprit is the social system that allows poverty to exist. 
C)  ​It arises after extended periods of economic deprivation in highly stratified capitalistic societies. 
D)  ​The distinctive culture of the poor is not the cause but the result of their continuing poverty.

Question 7

​List the functions provided by the poor to affluent groups in the society.

Accepted Answer

Poverty is dysfunctional-mainly to the p

Question 8

Adherents of the residual view of public assistance advocate that preservation of the independence and self-respect of an applicant for assistance is a prime consideration in the administration of programs of relief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Do you believe there should be a redistribution of some of the wealth from the top one-fifth to the lowest one-fifth in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Students' answers will vary.
​The distri

Question 10

A society characterized by _____ has social classes, with the upper classes having by far the greatest access to the pleasures that money can buy.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​social stratification 
B)  ​social construction 
C)  ​social security 
D)  ​social concept 
A)  ​social stratification 
B)  ​social construction 
C)  ​social security 
D)  ​social concept

Question 11

​Explain the key provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act.

Accepted Answer

In 1996 President Clinton and the Democr

Question 12

​Adherents of the residual view of public assistance generally hold all of the following opinions except that:

Accepted Answer

A)  relief should be extended to applicants who can qualify under eligibility requirements. 
B)  assistance should be made as unpleasant as possible to discourage its use. 
C)  ​assistance should be discouraged by making payments too low for anyone to really want it. 
D)  ​people should be forced to remain at their jobs or to return to employment. 
A)  relief should be extended to applicants who can qualify under eligibility requirements. 
B)  assistance should be made as unpleasant as possible to discourage its use. 
C)  ​assistance should be discouraged by making payments too low for anyone to really want it. 
D)  ​people should be forced to remain at their jobs or to return to employment.

Question 13

​Explain the culture-of-poverty theory. Discuss the criticisms related to this theory.

Accepted Answer

To some extent, poverty is passed on fro

Question 14

​The _____ to define poverty states that a person is poor when his or her income is substantially less than the average income of the population.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​absolute approach 
B)  ​situational approach 
C)  ​relative approach 
D)  ​generational approach 
A)  ​absolute approach 
B)  ​situational approach 
C)  ​relative approach 
D)  ​generational approach

Question 15

​Which of the following programs provides both income and assistance in meeting medical expenses for injuries sustained on a job?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Old Age, Survivors, Disability, and Health Insurance 
B)  ​Medicare 
C)  ​Workers' Compensation Insurance 
D)  ​Medicaid 
A)  ​Old Age, Survivors, Disability, and Health Insurance 
B)  ​Medicare 
C)  ​Workers' Compensation Insurance 
D)  ​Medicaid

Question 16

The federal government has chosen the relative approach in defining poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The welfare reform has led to increased economic hardship for many low-income parents and their children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

​In the context of defining poverty, which of the following is true of the absolute approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  This approach puts more emphasis on the inequality of incomes. 
B)  ​This approach considers the fact that people are poor not only in terms of their own needs but also in relation to others who are not poor. 
C)  ​It states that a certain amount of goods and services is essential to an individual's or family's welfare, and those who do not have this minimum amount are viewed as poor. 
D)  ​It states that a person is poor when his or her income is substantially less than the average income of the population. 
A)  This approach puts more emphasis on the inequality of incomes. 
B)  ​This approach considers the fact that people are poor not only in terms of their own needs but also in relation to others who are not poor. 
C)  ​It states that a certain amount of goods and services is essential to an individual's or family's welfare, and those who do not have this minimum amount are viewed as poor. 
D)  ​It states that a person is poor when his or her income is substantially less than the average income of the population.

Question 19

​Social insurance programs in America include:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​food stamps. 
B)  ​Medicaid. 
C)  ​housing assistance. 
D)  ​Medicare. 
A)  ​food stamps. 
B)  ​Medicaid. 
C)  ​housing assistance. 
D)  ​Medicare.

Question 20

​Charles Murray, in his book "Losing Ground," asserts that the way to reduce illegitimate births among poor people is to eliminate every kind of government support for single parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following programs provides financial help to those in need who are ineligible for any other income-maintenance program?

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act provides a lifetime guarantee of cash assistance to poor families with children.

One criticism of the culture-of-poverty theory is that it appears to be a classic example of "blaming the victim."

A college degree is an excellent predictor of avoiding poverty, as only a small proportion of those with a college degree live in poverty.

Workhouses were also known as almshouses.

Which of the following statements is true of a culture of poverty?

List the functions provided by the poor to affluent groups in the society.

Adherents of the residual view of public assistance advocate that preservation of the independence and self-respect of an applicant for assistance is a prime consideration in the administration of programs of relief.

Do you believe there should be a redistribution of some of the wealth from the top one-fifth to the lowest one-fifth in the United States?

A society characterized by _____ has social classes, with the upper classes having by far the greatest access to the pleasures that money can buy.

Explain the key provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act.

Adherents of the residual view of public assistance generally hold all of the following opinions except that:

Explain the culture-of-poverty theory. Discuss the criticisms related to this theory.

The _____ to define poverty states that a person is poor when his or her income is substantially less than the average income of the population.

Which of the following programs provides both income and assistance in meeting medical expenses for injuries sustained on a job?

The federal government has chosen the relative approach in defining poverty.

The welfare reform has led to increased economic hardship for many low-income parents and their children.

In the context of defining poverty, which of the following is true of the absolute approach?

Social insurance programs in America include:

Charles Murray, in his book "Losing Ground," asserts that the way to reduce illegitimate births among poor people is to eliminate every kind of government support for single parents.

Social Welfare: Its Business, History, and Future

Social Work As a Profession and a Career

Generalist Social Work Practice

Emotionalbehavioral Problems and Counseling

Family Problems and Services to Families

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu

Drug Abuse and Drug Treatment Programs

Crime, Juvenile Delinquency, and Correctional Services

Problems in Education and School Social Work

Work-Related Problems and Social Work in the Workplace

Racism, Ethnocentrism, and Strategies for Advancing Social and Economic Justice

Sexism and Efforts for Achieving Equality

Aging and Gerontological Services

Health Problems and Medical Social Services

Physical and Mental Disabilities and Rehabilitation

Overpopulation, Misuse of the Environment, and Family Planning

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Exam 4: Poverty and Public Welfare

Which of the following programs provides financial help to those in need who are ineligible for any other income-maintenance program?

​The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act provides a lifetime guarantee of cash assistance to poor families with children.

​One criticism of the culture-of-poverty theory is that it appears to be a classic example of "blaming the victim."

​A college degree is an excellent predictor of avoiding poverty, as only a small proportion of those with a college degree live in poverty.

​Workhouses were also known as almshouses.

​Which of the following statements is true of a culture of poverty?

​List the functions provided by the poor to affluent groups in the society.

Adherents of the residual view of public assistance advocate that preservation of the independence and self-respect of an applicant for assistance is a prime consideration in the administration of programs of relief.

Do you believe there should be a redistribution of some of the wealth from the top one-fifth to the lowest one-fifth in the United States?

A society characterized by _____ has social classes, with the upper classes having by far the greatest access to the pleasures that money can buy.

​Explain the key provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act.

​Adherents of the residual view of public assistance generally hold all of the following opinions except that:

​Explain the culture-of-poverty theory. Discuss the criticisms related to this theory.

​The _____ to define poverty states that a person is poor when his or her income is substantially less than the average income of the population.

​Which of the following programs provides both income and assistance in meeting medical expenses for injuries sustained on a job?

The federal government has chosen the relative approach in defining poverty.

The welfare reform has led to increased economic hardship for many low-income parents and their children.

​In the context of defining poverty, which of the following is true of the absolute approach?

​Social insurance programs in America include:

​Charles Murray, in his book "Losing Ground," asserts that the way to reduce illegitimate births among poor people is to eliminate every kind of government support for single parents.

Social Welfare: Its Business, History, and Future

Social Work As a Profession and a Career

Generalist Social Work Practice

Emotionalbehavioral Problems and Counseling

Family Problems and Services to Families

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu

Drug Abuse and Drug Treatment Programs

Crime, Juvenile Delinquency, and Correctional Services

Problems in Education and School Social Work

Work-Related Problems and Social Work in the Workplace

Racism, Ethnocentrism, and Strategies for Advancing Social and Economic Justice

Sexism and Efforts for Achieving Equality

Aging and Gerontological Services

Health Problems and Medical Social Services

Physical and Mental Disabilities and Rehabilitation

Overpopulation, Misuse of the Environment, and Family Planning

Filters

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act provides a lifetime guarantee of cash assistance to poor families with children.

One criticism of the culture-of-poverty theory is that it appears to be a classic example of "blaming the victim."

A college degree is an excellent predictor of avoiding poverty, as only a small proportion of those with a college degree live in poverty.

Workhouses were also known as almshouses.

Which of the following statements is true of a culture of poverty?

List the functions provided by the poor to affluent groups in the society.

Explain the key provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act.

Adherents of the residual view of public assistance generally hold all of the following opinions except that:

Explain the culture-of-poverty theory. Discuss the criticisms related to this theory.

The _____ to define poverty states that a person is poor when his or her income is substantially less than the average income of the population.

Which of the following programs provides both income and assistance in meeting medical expenses for injuries sustained on a job?

In the context of defining poverty, which of the following is true of the absolute approach?

Social insurance programs in America include:

Charles Murray, in his book "Losing Ground," asserts that the way to reduce illegitimate births among poor people is to eliminate every kind of government support for single parents.