Question 1

Which of the following is not a challenge of performing systematic surveys and research to determine how many people and organizations are impacted by an issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost 
B)  Difficulty 
C)  Open-ended questions can be difficult to interpret 
D)  Need for Expertise 
E)  All of the above are challenges 
A)  Cost 
B)  Difficulty 
C)  Open-ended questions can be difficult to interpret 
D)  Need for Expertise 
E)  All of the above are challenges C

Question 2

If an advocate only gets involved when there is a disagreement as to how an issue should be handled, which approach is being employed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accepting the client's definition 
B)  Pragmatic approach 
C)  Social-Criterion approach 
D)  Consensus approach 
A)  Accepting the client's definition 
B)  Pragmatic approach 
C)  Social-Criterion approach 
D)  Consensus approach B

Question 3

One of the advantages of using experts in the guessing process of who is affected and how is that experts are always neutral in their approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In social advocacy, what is the definition of a 'problem'?

Accepted Answer

A)  A situation in which everyone is suffering 
B)  A condition that is the result of an individual's failings 
C)  A situation that should and can be changed 
D)  A situation that should be changed, regardless of anyone's decision to act 
A)  A situation in which everyone is suffering 
B)  A condition that is the result of an individual's failings 
C)  A situation that should and can be changed 
D)  A situation that should be changed, regardless of anyone's decision to act

Question 5

Which of the following problem setting approaches involves an intricate calculation of whether an issue is an individual or societal problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accepting the client's definition 
B)  Pragmatic approach 
C)  Social-Criterion approach 
D)  Calculated approach 
A)  Accepting the client's definition 
B)  Pragmatic approach 
C)  Social-Criterion approach 
D)  Calculated approach

Question 6

When determining the main cause of an issue immediate causes are also known as _________ causes, and ultimate causes are also known as __________ causes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Proximate, True 
B)  True, Proximate 
C)  True, Foundational 
D)  Foundational, Proximate 
A)  Proximate, True 
B)  True, Proximate 
C)  True, Foundational 
D)  Foundational, Proximate

Question 7

Which of the following Solution Generating Processes involves generating ideas without evaluating them along the way?

Accepted Answer

A)  What Can be Done? Approach 
B)  George Costanza Approach 
C)  Brainstorming Approach 
D)  Social-Criterion Approach 
A)  What Can be Done? Approach 
B)  George Costanza Approach 
C)  Brainstorming Approach 
D)  Social-Criterion Approach

Question 8

You should not wait to take action in advocacy, if you are not clear on the issue you can learn as you go, better to not lose valuable time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which 'hat' in the six thinking hats approach is worn when you are seeing the situation in different ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  White Hat- Rational Style 
B)  Blue Hat- Conductor's Hat 
C)  Green Hat- Creative Style 
D)  Red Hat- Intuitive Style 
E)  None of the above 
A)  White Hat- Rational Style 
B)  Blue Hat- Conductor's Hat 
C)  Green Hat- Creative Style 
D)  Red Hat- Intuitive Style 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

What is the 'George Costanza' approach to problem solving?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generate ideas without evaluating them along the way 
B)  Placing solutions on a continuum of what can easily done to those that are more difficult 
C)  Consider the opposite response to your typical problem solving approach 
D)  Consider the issue from different perspectives, such as George's many alter-egos 
A)  Generate ideas without evaluating them along the way 
B)  Placing solutions on a continuum of what can easily done to those that are more difficult 
C)  Consider the opposite response to your typical problem solving approach 
D)  Consider the issue from different perspectives, such as George's many alter-egos

Which of the following is not a challenge of performing systematic surveys and research to determine how many people and organizations are impacted by an issue?

If an advocate only gets involved when there is a disagreement as to how an issue should be handled, which approach is being employed?

One of the advantages of using experts in the guessing process of who is affected and how is that experts are always neutral in their approach.

In social advocacy, what is the definition of a 'problem'?

Which of the following problem setting approaches involves an intricate calculation of whether an issue is an individual or societal problem?

When determining the main cause of an issue immediate causes are also known as _ causes, and ultimate causes are also known as __ causes.

Which of the following Solution Generating Processes involves generating ideas without evaluating them along the way?

You should not wait to take action in advocacy, if you are not clear on the issue you can learn as you go, better to not lose valuable time.

Which 'hat' in the six thinking hats approach is worn when you are seeing the situation in different ways?

What is the 'George Costanza' approach to problem solving?

The Unified Model of Advocacy Practice

Social Work Ethics, Values, and Advocacy Practice

Getting Involved

Planning in Advocacy Practice

Advocating Through Education, Persuasion, and Negotiation

Presenting Your Information Effectively

Electronic Advocacy

Evaluating Advocacy

Ongoing Monitoring

Integrating Advocacy Practice Into Your Social Work Practice

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Exam 4: Understanding the Issue

Which of the following is not a challenge of performing systematic surveys and research to determine how many people and organizations are impacted by an issue?

If an advocate only gets involved when there is a disagreement as to how an issue should be handled, which approach is being employed?

One of the advantages of using experts in the guessing process of who is affected and how is that experts are always neutral in their approach.

In social advocacy, what is the definition of a 'problem'?

Which of the following problem setting approaches involves an intricate calculation of whether an issue is an individual or societal problem?

When determining the main cause of an issue immediate causes are also known as _________ causes, and ultimate causes are also known as __________ causes.

Which of the following Solution Generating Processes involves generating ideas without evaluating them along the way?

You should not wait to take action in advocacy, if you are not clear on the issue you can learn as you go, better to not lose valuable time.

Which 'hat' in the six thinking hats approach is worn when you are seeing the situation in different ways?

What is the 'George Costanza' approach to problem solving?

The Unified Model of Advocacy Practice

Social Work Ethics, Values, and Advocacy Practice

Getting Involved

Planning in Advocacy Practice

Advocating Through Education, Persuasion, and Negotiation

Presenting Your Information Effectively

Electronic Advocacy

Evaluating Advocacy

Ongoing Monitoring

Integrating Advocacy Practice Into Your Social Work Practice

Filters

When determining the main cause of an issue immediate causes are also known as _ causes, and ultimate causes are also known as __ causes.