Question 1

Critical theorists are most likely to support ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  interdisciplinary research that integrates information, data, techniques, tools, perspectives, concepts, and/or theories from two or more disciplines 
B)  action research that involves research participants in decision-making in different aspects of research 
C)  empirical research that includes analyzing firsthand data collected from voluntary research participants 
D)  empirical research that includes analyzing secondary data collected by other researchers with similar interests 
A)  interdisciplinary research that integrates information, data, techniques, tools, perspectives, concepts, and/or theories from two or more disciplines 
B)  action research that involves research participants in decision-making in different aspects of research 
C)  empirical research that includes analyzing firsthand data collected from voluntary research participants 
D)  empirical research that includes analyzing secondary data collected by other researchers with similar interests B

Question 2

When people are unaware of the conditions in which they live and how those conditions oppress them, they are demonstrating signs of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  critical consciousness 
B)  naïve consciousness 
C)  banking education 
D)  liberatory education 
A)  critical consciousness 
B)  naïve consciousness 
C)  banking education 
D)  liberatory education B

Question 3

Freire was skeptical of the role of social workers because they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  are a tool for social control 
B)  help to promote social changes 
C)  provide concrete help to their clients 
D)  practice in too many different settings 
A)  are a tool for social control 
B)  help to promote social changes 
C)  provide concrete help to their clients 
D)  practice in too many different settings A

Question 4

Compare and contrast naïve consciousness and critical consciousness.

Accepted Answer

Naive consciousness is when people are u

Question 5

Critical theory is most consistent with ______ practice.

Accepted Answer

A)  micro 
B)  mezzo 
C)  exo 
D)  macro 
A)  micro 
B)  mezzo 
C)  exo 
D)  macro

Question 6

Fear of freedom can best be described as the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  common dimension of subordination of the large majority by a small, powerful minority 
B)  use of professionals as an instrument to keep people in their respective socioeconomic positions 
C)  tendency to develop a fatalistic attitude that involves fearing the very possibility of liberation 
D)  naïve state of being that leaves people without the power to change the status quo of being oppressed 
A)  common dimension of subordination of the large majority by a small, powerful minority 
B)  use of professionals as an instrument to keep people in their respective socioeconomic positions 
C)  tendency to develop a fatalistic attitude that involves fearing the very possibility of liberation 
D)  naïve state of being that leaves people without the power to change the status quo of being oppressed

Question 7

Critical theory, broadly defined, can be used to analyze power inequalities related to racism, sexism, colonialism, and disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which threat to liberation can be understood as both internal and external?

Accepted Answer

A)  internalized oppression 
B)  a culture of silence 
C)  fear of freedom 
D)  divide and rule 
A)  internalized oppression 
B)  a culture of silence 
C)  fear of freedom 
D)  divide and rule

Question 9

Explain why critical theories are consistent with social work values and ethics.

Accepted Answer

Critical theories are consiste

Question 10

Which educational methods features gathering people in small groups and showing them slides of various cultural artifacts?

Accepted Answer

A)  problem posing 
B)  culture circles 
C)  conscientization 
D)  banking education 
A)  problem posing 
B)  culture circles 
C)  conscientization 
D)  banking education

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about the banking model of education?

Accepted Answer

A)  It forms solidarity between teachers and students, as well as between student groups. 
B)  It is a mutual effort that helps to facilitate the conscientization process. 
C)  It is problem-posing, which demythologizes the oppressor's insidious messages. 
D)  It is typically used by an oppressive class in order to maintain the current order. 
A)  It forms solidarity between teachers and students, as well as between student groups. 
B)  It is a mutual effort that helps to facilitate the conscientization process. 
C)  It is problem-posing, which demythologizes the oppressor's insidious messages. 
D)  It is typically used by an oppressive class in order to maintain the current order.

Question 12

Which of the following is part of Freire's ideas?

Accepted Answer

A)  The oppressed communities can develop critical consciousness to empower them. 
B)  It is legitimate for the privileged groups to take control of other groups. 
C)  Social changes must be accompanied by violent revolution. 
D)  Naïve consciousness is the precursor for critical consciousness. 
A)  The oppressed communities can develop critical consciousness to empower them. 
B)  It is legitimate for the privileged groups to take control of other groups. 
C)  Social changes must be accompanied by violent revolution. 
D)  Naïve consciousness is the precursor for critical consciousness.

Question 13

______ defines people as "objects" who are unable to take responsibility for their own liberation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Assistentialism 
B)  Culture of silence 
C)  Massification 
D)  Objectification 
A)  Assistentialism 
B)  Culture of silence 
C)  Massification 
D)  Objectification

Question 14

Which of the following best describes divide and rule?

Accepted Answer

A)  the tendency to develop a fatalistic attitude that involves fearing the very possibility of liberation 
B)  the use of professionals as an instrument to keep people in their respective socioeconomic positions 
C)  the common dimension of subordination of the large majority by a small, powerful minority 
D)  the naïve state of being that leaves people without the power to change the status quo of being oppressed 
A)  the tendency to develop a fatalistic attitude that involves fearing the very possibility of liberation 
B)  the use of professionals as an instrument to keep people in their respective socioeconomic positions 
C)  the common dimension of subordination of the large majority by a small, powerful minority 
D)  the naïve state of being that leaves people without the power to change the status quo of being oppressed

Question 15

Which of the following statement is true about adaptation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adaptation is symptomatic of humanization. 
B)  Adaptation represents a strong form of self-defense. 
C)  Adaptation is a behavior characteristic of the animal sphere. 
D)  Adaptation causes people to change social injustice. 
A)  Adaptation is symptomatic of humanization. 
B)  Adaptation represents a strong form of self-defense. 
C)  Adaptation is a behavior characteristic of the animal sphere. 
D)  Adaptation causes people to change social injustice.

Question 16

Conscientization is a broad term indicating the ongoing humanization of people as subjects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statement is consistent with the critical race theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Races are categories that society invents, manipulates, and recreates. 
B)  The racial majorities tolerate advances in racial justice at all times. 
C)  Racial majorities are competent in explaining the consequences of racial oppression. 
D)  Racism is a rare experience for people of color in the United States. 
A)  Races are categories that society invents, manipulates, and recreates. 
B)  The racial majorities tolerate advances in racial justice at all times. 
C)  Racial majorities are competent in explaining the consequences of racial oppression. 
D)  Racism is a rare experience for people of color in the United States.

Question 18

Critical theories have been challenged because it ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is impossible to help oppressed communities develop critical consciousness 
B)  is difficult to differentiate between critical theory and empowerment theories 
C)  involves raising questions about the existing social and economic systems 
D)  is very difficult, if not impossible, to evaluate the effectiveness of critical theories 
A)  is impossible to help oppressed communities develop critical consciousness 
B)  is difficult to differentiate between critical theory and empowerment theories 
C)  involves raising questions about the existing social and economic systems 
D)  is very difficult, if not impossible, to evaluate the effectiveness of critical theories

Question 19

According to Freire, Brazilian society and culture were slavocratic, antidemocratic, and dominated by an oppressive outside force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Critical theorists posit that the ______ are in the best position to challenge all forms of oppression.

Accepted Answer

A)  natural sciences 
B)  applied sciences 
C)  humanities 
D)  social sciences 
A)  natural sciences 
B)  applied sciences 
C)  humanities 
D)  social sciences

Critical theorists are most likely to support ______.

When people are unaware of the conditions in which they live and how those conditions oppress them, they are demonstrating signs of ______.

Freire was skeptical of the role of social workers because they ______.

Compare and contrast naïve consciousness and critical consciousness.

Critical theory is most consistent with ______ practice.

Fear of freedom can best be described as the ______.

Critical theory, broadly defined, can be used to analyze power inequalities related to racism, sexism, colonialism, and disability.

Which threat to liberation can be understood as both internal and external?

Explain why critical theories are consistent with social work values and ethics.

Which educational methods features gathering people in small groups and showing them slides of various cultural artifacts?

Which of the following statements is true about the banking model of education?

Which of the following is part of Freire's ideas?

______ defines people as "objects" who are unable to take responsibility for their own liberation.

Which of the following best describes divide and rule?

Which of the following statement is true about adaptation?

Conscientization is a broad term indicating the ongoing humanization of people as subjects.

Which of the following statement is consistent with the critical race theory?

Critical theories have been challenged because it ______.

According to Freire, Brazilian society and culture were slavocratic, antidemocratic, and dominated by an oppressive outside force.

Critical theorists posit that the ______ are in the best position to challenge all forms of oppression.

Introduction to Theory and Its Application to Social Work Practice

Critique of Theory for Use in Social Work Practice

Historical Context

Psychodynamic Theory

System Theories

Environmental and Ecological Theory in Social Work

Life Span Theories, Family Life Course Theories, and Historical Trauma

Symbolic Interactionism

Behavior Theory, the Cognitive Turn and the Influence of Mindfulness

Theories of Culture and White Privilege

Empowerment Theory and the Strengths Perspective

Cognitive and Moral Development Theories

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Exam 4: Critical Theories

Critical theorists are most likely to support ______.

When people are unaware of the conditions in which they live and how those conditions oppress them, they are demonstrating signs of ______.

Freire was skeptical of the role of social workers because they ______.

Compare and contrast naïve consciousness and critical consciousness.

Critical theory is most consistent with ______ practice.

Fear of freedom can best be described as the ______.

Critical theory, broadly defined, can be used to analyze power inequalities related to racism, sexism, colonialism, and disability.

Which threat to liberation can be understood as both internal and external?

Explain why critical theories are consistent with social work values and ethics.

Which educational methods features gathering people in small groups and showing them slides of various cultural artifacts?

Which of the following statements is true about the banking model of education?

Which of the following is part of Freire's ideas?

______ defines people as "objects" who are unable to take responsibility for their own liberation.

Which of the following best describes divide and rule?

Which of the following statement is true about adaptation?

Conscientization is a broad term indicating the ongoing humanization of people as subjects.

Which of the following statement is consistent with the critical race theory?

Critical theories have been challenged because it ______.

According to Freire, Brazilian society and culture were slavocratic, antidemocratic, and dominated by an oppressive outside force.

Critical theorists posit that the ______ are in the best position to challenge all forms of oppression.

Introduction to Theory and Its Application to Social Work Practice

Critique of Theory for Use in Social Work Practice

Historical Context

Psychodynamic Theory

System Theories

Environmental and Ecological Theory in Social Work

Life Span Theories, Family Life Course Theories, and Historical Trauma

Symbolic Interactionism

Behavior Theory, the Cognitive Turn and the Influence of Mindfulness

Theories of Culture and White Privilege

Empowerment Theory and the Strengths Perspective

Cognitive and Moral Development Theories

Filters