Question 1

According to Saul Alinksy, social change occurs through which of the following strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategies that contribute to building power among community members 
B)  Strategies that generate methods that are representative of the needs of the group 
C)  Strategies that contribute to positive conflict resolution 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Strategies that contribute to building power among community members 
B)  Strategies that generate methods that are representative of the needs of the group 
C)  Strategies that contribute to positive conflict resolution 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

Which of the following are examples of social injustices faced by the people of Cow Crossing?

Accepted Answer

A)  inadequate representation at the state level, 
B)  lack of quality education 
C)  lack of social services to improve the situation of its members 
D)  all of the above are examples of social and economic injustice 
A)  inadequate representation at the state level, 
B)  lack of quality education 
C)  lack of social services to improve the situation of its members 
D)  all of the above are examples of social and economic injustice D

Question 3

Environmental racism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Heckling, exclusion, and violence based on race 
B)  Policies, programs, and procedures that systematically benefit members of certain racial groups more than others 
C)  views the disadvantages faced by ethnic minority groups as caused by the behaviors, philosophies, and ways of living that are rooted in their particular cultures 
D)  institutional and structural policies and practices that differentially impact the health and living conditions of racial and ethnic groups 
A)  Heckling, exclusion, and violence based on race 
B)  Policies, programs, and procedures that systematically benefit members of certain racial groups more than others 
C)  views the disadvantages faced by ethnic minority groups as caused by the behaviors, philosophies, and ways of living that are rooted in their particular cultures 
D)  institutional and structural policies and practices that differentially impact the health and living conditions of racial and ethnic groups D

Question 4

Microinsults

Accepted Answer

A)  unconscious messages that are meant to exclude or negate the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of the target group. 
B)  demeaning and threatening messages that are communicated to marginalized groups through our environment 
C)  name-calling, acts of violence, avoidant behaviors, telling or laughing at jokes, or discriminatory practices meant to harm those in the target group 
D)  ascribing irrelevant descriptors to someone such as "the intelligent female doctor" or "the intelligent African-American lawyer" when a Caucasian male may be introduced simply as "a doctor" or "a lawyer" 
A)  unconscious messages that are meant to exclude or negate the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of the target group. 
B)  demeaning and threatening messages that are communicated to marginalized groups through our environment 
C)  name-calling, acts of violence, avoidant behaviors, telling or laughing at jokes, or discriminatory practices meant to harm those in the target group 
D)  ascribing irrelevant descriptors to someone such as "the intelligent female doctor" or "the intelligent African-American lawyer" when a Caucasian male may be introduced simply as "a doctor" or "a lawyer"

Question 5

Describe the differences between racism and prejudice.

Accepted Answer

Racism and prejudice are often used inte

Question 6

Briefly describe how the concepts of projection and socialization can help to explain why a self-identified heterosexual man might possess prejudiced attitudes toward gay men.

Accepted Answer

The concepts of projection and socializa

Question 7

Compare 3 sociological or biopsychosocial theories/perspectives that would help us understand the theories of prejudice.

Accepted Answer

There are several sociological and biops

Question 8

The idea that no one suffers for the "good" of the whole society refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Social justice 
B)  Distributive justice 
C)  Libertarian perspective 
D)  Utilitarian approach 
A)  Social justice 
B)  Distributive justice 
C)  Libertarian perspective 
D)  Utilitarian approach

Question 9

In relation to theories of prejudice, describe the theoretical concept of Conflict Theory.

Accepted Answer

Conflict Theory is a theoretical concept

Question 10

Microaggressions are:

Accepted Answer

A)  intentional insults communicated to harm members of a target group 
B)  unintentional insults 
C)  maintain prejudice, discrimination, and oppression through subtle, negative messages 
D)  all of the above 
A)  intentional insults communicated to harm members of a target group 
B)  unintentional insults 
C)  maintain prejudice, discrimination, and oppression through subtle, negative messages 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

Explain the differences between social action and social movement.

Accepted Answer

Social action and social movement are tw

Question 12

Describe how the political opportunities perspective applies to social change and social action in Crow Crossing.
:

Accepted Answer

The political opportunities perspective

Question 13

A person from the dominant group who accepts a job opportunity that has not been extended to a minority-group member who is equally qualified benefits from

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary oppression 
B)  Secondary oppression 
C)  Tertiary oppression 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Primary oppression 
B)  Secondary oppression 
C)  Tertiary oppression 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

How does the understanding of prejudice help social workers?

Accepted Answer

Understanding prejudice is crucial for s

Question 15

Discuss the differences between primary and secondary oppression.

Accepted Answer

Primary oppression refers to the initial

Question 16

Using Cow Crossing as a reference, give an example of Tertiary oppression.

Accepted Answer

Tertiary oppression refers to the system

Question 17

Social action efforts during the Great Depression were called

Accepted Answer

A)  the New Deal 
B)  the Great Deal 
C)  the Great Society 
D)  the New Reforms 
A)  the New Deal 
B)  the Great Deal 
C)  the Great Society 
D)  the New Reforms

Question 18

Treating individuals or groups differently based on preconceived notions about them is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Projection 
B)  Socialization 
C)  Discrimination 
D)  Authoritarianism 
A)  Projection 
B)  Socialization 
C)  Discrimination 
D)  Authoritarianism

Question 19

Explain how the health risks of the homeless could be considered a form of oppression (refer to the online articles for Ch 5).

Accepted Answer

The health risks faced by the homeless c

Question 20

Can you have discrimination without prejudice? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination and prejudice are often c

According to Saul Alinksy, social change occurs through which of the following strategies?

Which of the following are examples of social injustices faced by the people of Cow Crossing?

Environmental racism is:

Microinsults

Describe the differences between racism and prejudice.

Briefly describe how the concepts of projection and socialization can help to explain why a self-identified heterosexual man might possess prejudiced attitudes toward gay men.

Compare 3 sociological or biopsychosocial theories/perspectives that would help us understand the theories of prejudice.

The idea that no one suffers for the "good" of the whole society refers to:

In relation to theories of prejudice, describe the theoretical concept of Conflict Theory.

Microaggressions are:

Explain the differences between social action and social movement.

Describe how the political opportunities perspective applies to social change and social action in Crow Crossing. :

A person from the dominant group who accepts a job opportunity that has not been extended to a minority-group member who is equally qualified benefits from

How does the understanding of prejudice help social workers?

Discuss the differences between primary and secondary oppression.

Using Cow Crossing as a reference, give an example of Tertiary oppression.

Social action efforts during the Great Depression were called

Treating individuals or groups differently based on preconceived notions about them is:

Explain how the health risks of the homeless could be considered a form of oppression (refer to the online articles for Ch 5).

Can you have discrimination without prejudice? Explain.

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Exam 5: Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: Social Change Dimensions

According to Saul Alinksy, social change occurs through which of the following strategies?

Which of the following are examples of social injustices faced by the people of Cow Crossing?

Environmental racism is:

Microinsults

Describe the differences between racism and prejudice.

Briefly describe how the concepts of projection and socialization can help to explain why a self-identified heterosexual man might possess prejudiced attitudes toward gay men.

Compare 3 sociological or biopsychosocial theories/perspectives that would help us understand the theories of prejudice.

The idea that no one suffers for the "good" of the whole society refers to:

In relation to theories of prejudice, describe the theoretical concept of Conflict Theory.

Microaggressions are:

Explain the differences between social action and social movement.

Describe how the political opportunities perspective applies to social change and social action in Crow Crossing. :

A person from the dominant group who accepts a job opportunity that has not been extended to a minority-group member who is equally qualified benefits from

How does the understanding of prejudice help social workers?

Discuss the differences between primary and secondary oppression.

Using Cow Crossing as a reference, give an example of Tertiary oppression.

Social action efforts during the Great Depression were called

Treating individuals or groups differently based on preconceived notions about them is:

Explain how the health risks of the homeless could be considered a form of oppression (refer to the online articles for Ch 5).

Can you have discrimination without prejudice? Explain.

Human Behavior and the Social Work Profession

Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: the Person in the Environment

Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: Biopsychosocial Dimensions

Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: Sociocultural Dimensions

Pre-Pregnancy and Prenatal Issues

Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Development in Middle Childhood

Development in Adolescence

Development in Early Adulthood

Development in Middle Adulthood

Development in Late Adulthood

Looking Forward: Challenges and Opportunities for the Social Work Profession

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