Question 1

Social welfare is the institution in society that manages dependency:

Accepted Answer

A) through the provision of opportunity. 
B) by exerting penalties on those who are dependent. 
C) by rewarding increasing independence. 
D) all of the above. 
A) through the provision of opportunity. 
B) by exerting penalties on those who are dependent. 
C) by rewarding increasing independence. 
D) all of the above.

Question 2

Which of the following statements describes the nature of "stigma" as it relates to welfare?

Accepted Answer

A) Society values individual characteristics such as self-reliance and a willingness to work hard,welfare recipients are seen as dependent and lazy. 
B) Social welfare hs been polarized as a "moral category",and its related policy includes treating the poor in a dignified manner,as to highlight the responsible nature of the welfare recipents. 
C) The norm of reciprocity explains the societal obligation to make some return for the things received,welfare recipents are stigmatized because they are able to be seen as making appropiate contributions for the benefits they incur. 
D) The capitalistic nature of U.S.society stresses that those who work hard and have the ability will be rewarded with success,welfare recipients are equal to those who do not receive welfare because both groups of people deserve the benefits of success. 
A) Society values individual characteristics such as self-reliance and a willingness to work hard,welfare recipients are seen as dependent and lazy. 
B) Social welfare hs been polarized as a "moral category",and its related policy includes treating the poor in a dignified manner,as to highlight the responsible nature of the welfare recipents. 
C) The norm of reciprocity explains the societal obligation to make some return for the things received,welfare recipents are stigmatized because they are able to be seen as making appropiate contributions for the benefits they incur. 
D) The capitalistic nature of U.S.society stresses that those who work hard and have the ability will be rewarded with success,welfare recipients are equal to those who do not receive welfare because both groups of people deserve the benefits of success.

Question 3

The social exclusion explanation of social welfare:

Accepted Answer

A) places emphasis on individual shortcomings. 
B) places emphasis on social processes in which some are unable to participate. 
C) appeals to conservative trends of blaming the victim. 
D) focuses on provision of counseling or therapy. 
A) places emphasis on individual shortcomings. 
B) places emphasis on social processes in which some are unable to participate. 
C) appeals to conservative trends of blaming the victim. 
D) focuses on provision of counseling or therapy.

Question 4

A term often used in the press and in political dialogue to refer to a society that makes the well-being of people the responsibility of government is:

Accepted Answer

A) residual state. 
B) welfare state. 
C) socialist state. 
D) blue state. 
A) residual state. 
B) welfare state. 
C) socialist state. 
D) blue state.

Social welfare is the institution in society that manages dependency:

Which of the following statements describes the nature of "stigma" as it relates to welfare?

The social exclusion explanation of social welfare:

A term often used in the press and in political dialogue to refer to a society that makes the well-being of people the responsibility of government is:

Competing Perspectives on Social Welfare

Social Work As a Profession

Generalist Social Work Practice

Responses to Human Diversity

Religion and Social Work

Poverty: the Central Concept

The Nature and Causes of Poverty

The Development of Antipoverty Programs

Child Welfare

Crime and Criminal Justice

Health Care

Mental Health and Developmental Disability

Housing, homelessness, and Community Development

Aging

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Exam 2: Social Welfare: Basic Concepts

Social welfare is the institution in society that manages dependency:

Which of the following statements describes the nature of "stigma" as it relates to welfare?

The social exclusion explanation of social welfare:

A term often used in the press and in political dialogue to refer to a society that makes the well-being of people the responsibility of government is:

Competing Perspectives on Social Welfare

Social Work As a Profession

Generalist Social Work Practice

Responses to Human Diversity

Religion and Social Work

Poverty: the Central Concept

The Nature and Causes of Poverty

The Development of Antipoverty Programs

Child Welfare

Crime and Criminal Justice

Health Care

Mental Health and Developmental Disability

Housing, homelessness, and Community Development

Aging

Filters