Question 1

The ______________ has provided the basis for the program hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________ has provided the basis for...

Question 2

The concept of intervening variables denies the existence of multi-causal models in understanding the complex problems that human service workers encounter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A program hypothesis for unemployment which would be appropriate at the community level and written as an "If/Then" would include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  if we can identify the factors associated with an individual's unemployment. 
B)  then we can reduce the rate of unemployment in our community. 
C)  then we will be able to reduce the school dropout rate. 
D)  if we can provide the necessary incentives to give those who are unemployed the skills to become unemployed.

Question 4

Program planners begin with the social problem analysis, move to the needs assessment, developing a program hypothesis and the next step would be which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  examination of the existing program component data. 
B)  developing a cost/benefit analysis. 
C)  developing a hierarchical set of goals and objectives. 
D)  developing the evaluation plan.

Question 5

The shift in focus from large-scale national issues to local concerns is that it consciously recognizes root causes and determines them to be beyond the impact of local limitations, but translates the social problems into a framework that makes it manageable at the local level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Almost all social program planning involves complex factors. Program planners must identify these factors and use them in the development of a program hypothesis. These factors are called intervening variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

"Relational statements explain not only what we will do but also why we are doing it. It is our rationale not only for taking action." Explain what this means in the context of program planning and give two examples of and if-then, means-end statements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Relational statements explain not only what we...

Question 8

What some may say are the solutions of unemployment, are really factors that are associated with why some people are unemployed in a community. Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of such factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Convincing a big employer in the area not to move production out of the country 
B)  Provide training to those who are unemployed 
C)  Providing tax incentives to hire the unemployed 
D)  Creating new jobs by attracting new business to the area

Question 9

The importance of determining what aspect of the problem has three foci: 1) ______________, 2) early intervention once the problem exists, and 3) attempting to ameliorate the consequences of the problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The importance of determining what aspect of...

Question 10

To approach a solution at the local level, first a factual statement of the condition is prepared. The next three steps in the process include all EXCEPT which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  A frame of reference is shaped by a value system of the group or individual 
B)  The interpretation and labeling becomes the stimulus and justification for action 
C)  A group or individual puts a "frame" around the condition 
D)  The "frame of reference" is based on the morality of the condition and does not change

Question 11

Program evaluation cannot begin until the program has come to the end of its cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The basis of "informed hunches" about program design is in the research literature that describes the etiology of the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

____________statements (if-then, means-end) that explain not only what we will do but why we are doing it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________statements (if-then, means-end) that explain not only...

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the first steps in defining need?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying the condition 
B)  Identifying the social problem 
C)  Proposing the solution 
D)  Determining social need

Question 15

Unemployment is an on-going social problem in many parts of the U.S. Which of the following would NOT be a factor of unemployment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our economy follows cycles of growth and decline 
B)  Structural and fractional factors will cause higher unemployment disparities in some regions 
C)  The welfare system in the US incentivizes people to not work 
D)  Inflation generally increases and unemployment declines,

Question 16

Intervening variables are a series of events which are the result of a preceding event and a precondition of the next. Which of the following is NOT an example of an intervening variable for infant mortality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improving the nutritional status of pregnant a pregnant woman 
B)  Offering educational services on the pregnancy to a pregnant woman 
C)  Complete a thorough intake which requires the pregnant woman to name the supposed father of the baby 
D)  Encouraging the pregnant woman to take childbirth classes

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies to be considering when designing an intervention strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goals, objectives, and objectives 
B)  Determining the cost-benefit ratio 
C)  Monitoring and evaluation of the program 
D)  Design of the program

Question 18

The linkage between means and ends that is specified in the working intervention hypothesis is critical in that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  allows the administrator to determine whether a program is working as intended. 
B)  allows for increased client participation 
C)  determines whether the program was actually implemented as intended. 
D)  determines to what extent did we achieve the proposed results.

Exam 5: Selecting the Appropriate Intervention Strategy

The ______________ has provided the basis for the program hypothesis.

The concept of intervening variables denies the existence of multi-causal models in understanding the complex problems that human service workers encounter.

A program hypothesis for unemployment which would be appropriate at the community level and written as an "If/Then" would include all of the following EXCEPT:

Program planners begin with the social problem analysis, move to the needs assessment, developing a program hypothesis and the next step would be which of the following:

The shift in focus from large-scale national issues to local concerns is that it consciously recognizes root causes and determines them to be beyond the impact of local limitations, but translates the social problems into a framework that makes it manageable at the local level.

Almost all social program planning involves complex factors. Program planners must identify these factors and use them in the development of a program hypothesis. These factors are called intervening variables.

"Relational statements explain not only what we will do but also why we are doing it. It is our rationale not only for taking action." Explain what this means in the context of program planning and give two examples of and if-then, means-end statements.

What some may say are the solutions of unemployment, are really factors that are associated with why some people are unemployed in a community. Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of such factors?

The importance of determining what aspect of the problem has three foci: 1) ______________, 2) early intervention once the problem exists, and 3) attempting to ameliorate the consequences of the problem.

To approach a solution at the local level, first a factual statement of the condition is prepared. The next three steps in the process include all EXCEPT which of the following:

Program evaluation cannot begin until the program has come to the end of its cycle.

The basis of "informed hunches" about program design is in the research literature that describes the etiology of the problem.

____________statements (if-then, means-end) that explain not only what we will do but why we are doing it.

Which of the following is NOT one of the first steps in defining need?

Unemployment is an on-going social problem in many parts of the U.S. Which of the following would NOT be a factor of unemployment?

Intervening variables are a series of events which are the result of a preceding event and a precondition of the next. Which of the following is NOT an example of an intervening variable for infant mortality?

Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies to be considering when designing an intervention strategy?

The linkage between means and ends that is specified in the working intervention hypothesis is critical in that it: