Question 1

Need is a normative process shaped by all of the following environments EXCEPT which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic. 
B)  social. 
C)  political. 
D)  economic. 
A)  demographic. 
B)  social. 
C)  political. 
D)  economic. A

Question 2

It is necessary to measure need in all four dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

"Vulnerability" means that the family is very close to the poverty line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Title XX of the Amendments to the Social Security Act included legislation that defined ______________ as any identifiable condition which limits a person or individual, or a family member in meeting his or her full potential.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Title XX of the Amendments to the...

Question 5

In expressed need, the variables include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  attempts to obtain a service. 
B)  demand statistics. 
C)  whether the service is available. 
D)  the percent of those that have been able to receive service after an attempt. 
A)  attempts to obtain a service. 
B)  demand statistics. 
C)  whether the service is available. 
D)  the percent of those that have been able to receive service after an attempt.

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT influence elasticity:

Accepted Answer

A)  standard of living. 
B)  sociopolitical environment. 
C)  expectations of those needing services. 
D)  availability of resources and technology. 
A)  standard of living. 
B)  sociopolitical environment. 
C)  expectations of those needing services. 
D)  availability of resources and technology.

Question 7

The first dimension of need is expressed in social, economic or health-related terms and often are qualitative statements. The second dimension of need is _____________________.

Accepted Answer

quantifica

Question 8

"It is almost impossible to accurately estimate the numbers affected by the population so we might develop meaningful policies or programs and then identify what services should be provided-according to the four dimensions of need." Discuss this statement and list at least three questions that you would ask as a program planner when searching for data to use in the planning process.

Accepted Answer

How many people are in "need";

Question 9

In 1960, Congress expanded services of the Social Security Act to include services to the elderly-beyond income maintenance and health care-to include ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1960, Congress expanded services of the...

Question 10

Actual demand on existing social service agencies and what potential need might be, useful information to review long-term goals and capital budgets and provide a useful "early warning system" regarding potential changes in need. Discuss how management might use each of these points and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

demand can be actual, perceived or poten

Question 11

In measuring normative need, the ratio and the _____ are compared:

Accepted Answer

A)  percent. 
B)  number of people with the condition divided the total population. 
C)  gap between the number of organizations and the number required. 
D)  standard. 
A)  percent. 
B)  number of people with the condition divided the total population. 
C)  gap between the number of organizations and the number required. 
D)  standard.

Question 12

People are more likely to seek services when they believe that they are likely to
_____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People are more likely to seek services...

Question 13

An example of relative need would be which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of homeless in one community. 
B)  the number of people who say they are homeless. 
C)  the number of homeless in shelters in one community compared to another similar community. 
D)  the number of people who sign a petition to remove the homeless from the community. 
A)  the number of homeless in one community. 
B)  the number of people who say they are homeless. 
C)  the number of homeless in shelters in one community compared to another similar community. 
D)  the number of people who sign a petition to remove the homeless from the community.

Question 14

The principle of channeling resources to a specific area uses identification of which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  depends on the capacity of organizations to offer the service. 
B)  at-risk populations. 
C)  a good demonstration of need. 
D)  an economically deprived community. 
A)  depends on the capacity of organizations to offer the service. 
B)  at-risk populations. 
C)  a good demonstration of need. 
D)  an economically deprived community.

Question 15

Every psychology student who has studied "Maslow's Hierarchy of Need" can identify his concept that needs are hierarchical-people determine their need from the bottom up-and the lower level need must be met before:

Accepted Answer

A)  a community's need can be satisfied. 
B)  needs in the community meet the standard set by the community. 
C)  there are additional resources can address the higher level need defined by Maslow. 
D)  the next level of need can be addressed. 
A)  a community's need can be satisfied. 
B)  needs in the community meet the standard set by the community. 
C)  there are additional resources can address the higher level need defined by Maslow. 
D)  the next level of need can be addressed.

Question 16

Current methods for collecting data and availability of data are two problems in Needs Assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When defining the categories of need, perceived need means the individual has actually attempted to obtain a service-if the attempt has been made, the need is considered to be met.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Need as perceived by the potential consumer of the service provides planners with information that will be useful in designing a:

Accepted Answer

A)  more responsive system of service. 
B)  an estimate of demand. 
C)  data to include in a report. 
D)  stable system over time. 
A)  more responsive system of service. 
B)  an estimate of demand. 
C)  data to include in a report. 
D)  stable system over time.

Question 19

Title XX advanced our thinking and practice by asserting that need has both qualitative and quantitative dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Needs are usually expressed in social, economic or health-related terms and are often:

Accepted Answer

A)  determined by statistics of the area. 
B)  identified by a number of different organizations. 
C)  qualitative statements. 
D)  large problems that need to be broken into smaller needs. 
A)  determined by statistics of the area. 
B)  identified by a number of different organizations. 
C)  qualitative statements. 
D)  large problems that need to be broken into smaller needs.

Need is a normative process shaped by all of the following environments EXCEPT which of the following:

It is necessary to measure need in all four dimensions.

"Vulnerability" means that the family is very close to the poverty line.

Title XX of the Amendments to the Social Security Act included legislation that defined ______________ as any identifiable condition which limits a person or individual, or a family member in meeting his or her full potential.

In expressed need, the variables include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following does NOT influence elasticity:

The first dimension of need is expressed in social, economic or health-related terms and often are qualitative statements. The second dimension of need is _____________________.

In 1960, Congress expanded services of the Social Security Act to include services to the elderly-beyond income maintenance and health care-to include ________________.

In measuring normative need, the ratio and the _____ are compared:

People are more likely to seek services when they believe that they are likely to _____________.

An example of relative need would be which of the following:

The principle of channeling resources to a specific area uses identification of which of the following:

Every psychology student who has studied "Maslow's Hierarchy of Need" can identify his concept that needs are hierarchical-people determine their need from the bottom up-and the lower level need must be met before:

Current methods for collecting data and availability of data are two problems in Needs Assessment.

When defining the categories of need, perceived need means the individual has actually attempted to obtain a service-if the attempt has been made, the need is considered to be met.

Need as perceived by the potential consumer of the service provides planners with information that will be useful in designing a:

Title XX advanced our thinking and practice by asserting that need has both qualitative and quantitative dimensions.

Needs are usually expressed in social, economic or health-related terms and are often:

The Contribution of Theory to Program Planning

Understanding Social Problems

Needs Assessment: Approaches to Measurement

Selecting the Appropriate Intervention Strategy

Setting Goals and Objectives

Designing Effective Programs

Designing Effectiveness-Based Information Systems

Performance Measurement, Monitoring, and Program Evaluation

Impact Program Evaluation and Hypothesis Testing

Budgeting for Financial Control, Management, and Planning

Developing Line-Item, Functional, and Program Budgeting Systems

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Exam 3: Needs Assessment: Theoretical Considerations

Need is a normative process shaped by all of the following environments EXCEPT which of the following:

It is necessary to measure need in all four dimensions.

"Vulnerability" means that the family is very close to the poverty line.

Title XX of the Amendments to the Social Security Act included legislation that defined ______________ as any identifiable condition which limits a person or individual, or a family member in meeting his or her full potential.

In expressed need, the variables include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following does NOT influence elasticity:

The first dimension of need is expressed in social, economic or health-related terms and often are qualitative statements. The second dimension of need is _____________________.

In 1960, Congress expanded services of the Social Security Act to include services to the elderly-beyond income maintenance and health care-to include ________________.

In measuring normative need, the ratio and the _____ are compared:

People are more likely to seek services when they believe that they are likely to _____________.

An example of relative need would be which of the following:

The principle of channeling resources to a specific area uses identification of which of the following:

Every psychology student who has studied "Maslow's Hierarchy of Need" can identify his concept that needs are hierarchical-people determine their need from the bottom up-and the lower level need must be met before:

Current methods for collecting data and availability of data are two problems in Needs Assessment.

When defining the categories of need, perceived need means the individual has actually attempted to obtain a service-if the attempt has been made, the need is considered to be met.

Need as perceived by the potential consumer of the service provides planners with information that will be useful in designing a:

Title XX advanced our thinking and practice by asserting that need has both qualitative and quantitative dimensions.

Needs are usually expressed in social, economic or health-related terms and are often:

The Contribution of Theory to Program Planning

Understanding Social Problems

Needs Assessment: Approaches to Measurement

Selecting the Appropriate Intervention Strategy

Setting Goals and Objectives

Designing Effective Programs

Designing Effectiveness-Based Information Systems

Performance Measurement, Monitoring, and Program Evaluation

Impact Program Evaluation and Hypothesis Testing

Budgeting for Financial Control, Management, and Planning

Developing Line-Item, Functional, and Program Budgeting Systems

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