Question 1

An example of a 'universal' social program is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Old Age, Survivors, Disability and Health Insurance 
B)  Food Stamps 
C)  Temporary Assistance to Needy Families 
D)  Section 8 housing 
A)  Old Age, Survivors, Disability and Health Insurance 
B)  Food Stamps 
C)  Temporary Assistance to Needy Families 
D)  Section 8 housing

Question 2

Some advocates of Social Security privatization criticize the program's current lack of "choice" for beneficiaries. Choice is an important criterion for policy analysts from the strengths perspective. Explain why or why not you think that strengths-based social workers should support Social Security privatization.

Accepted Answer

Choice is important, but strengths-based

Question 3

Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) is commonly referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Supplemental Security Income 
B)  Medicaid 
C)  long-term care insurance 
D)  Social Security 
A)  Supplemental Security Income 
B)  Medicaid 
C)  long-term care insurance 
D)  Social Security

Question 4

Name at least two ways women are disadvantaged within the Social Security system, as compared to men.

Accepted Answer

In Social Security, people receive no cr

Question 5

From a social work perspective, what are some of the concerns associated with increasing the retirement age within Social Security?

Accepted Answer

People of color, individuals in poverty,

Question 6

Describe at least three TANF reforms from a strengths perspective.

Accepted Answer

Single parents receiving TANF should be

Question 7

What are two types of housing assistance provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development?

Accepted Answer

Subsidized public ho

An example of a 'universal' social program is:

Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) is commonly referred to as:

Name at least two ways women are disadvantaged within the Social Security system, as compared to men.

From a social work perspective, what are some of the concerns associated with increasing the retirement age within Social Security?

Describe at least three TANF reforms from a strengths perspective.

What are two types of housing assistance provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development?

Social Work and Social Policy: A Strengths Perspective

The Historical Context: Basic Concepts and Early Influences

The Historical Context: Development of Our Current Welfare System

The Economic and Political Contexts

Tools for Determining Need and Analyzing Social Policy

Social Policy Development and Policy Practice

Civil Rights

Policies and Programs for Children and Families

Health and Mental Health Policies and Programs

Policies and Programs for Older Adults

The Future

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Exam 8: Income- and Asset-Based Social Policies and Programs

An example of a 'universal' social program is:

Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) is commonly referred to as:

Name at least two ways women are disadvantaged within the Social Security system, as compared to men.

From a social work perspective, what are some of the concerns associated with increasing the retirement age within Social Security?

Describe at least three TANF reforms from a strengths perspective.

What are two types of housing assistance provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development?

Social Work and Social Policy: A Strengths Perspective

The Historical Context: Basic Concepts and Early Influences

The Historical Context: Development of Our Current Welfare System

The Economic and Political Contexts

Tools for Determining Need and Analyzing Social Policy

Social Policy Development and Policy Practice

Civil Rights

Policies and Programs for Children and Families

Health and Mental Health Policies and Programs

Policies and Programs for Older Adults

The Future

Filters