Question 1

The three effective elements of policy practice for social workers are

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis, development, and implementation.
B)  needs assessment, analysis, and advocacy.
C)  needs assessment, advocacy, and empowerment.
D)  analysis, advocacy, and empowerment. D

Question 2

Techniques that help an advocate "speak to the audience" include

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A)  gearing a presentation to the interests and values of a group.
B)  understanding who is the primary audience.
C)  using authority figures that the audience respects.
D)  all of these. D

Question 3

Policy analysis methods vary according to the question addressed. Which are the three methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Needs assessment, advocacy, and Prince Policy Appraisal
B)  Cost-benefit, needs assessment, and implementation
C)  Process, implementation, and impact
D)  Needs assessment, cost-benefit, and implementation C

Question 4

An advocate who uses a two-sided argument is

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A)  presenting two perspectives on an issue.
B)  anticipating and refuting opposing arguments
C)  appealing to two different value perspectives.
D)  presenting to two different audiences at the same time.

Question 5

Under the Conable election, a non-profit organization may not attempt to influence legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The three frameworks for conducting policy analysis are rational, ethos, and critical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In most states, a 501(c) (3) organization that attempts to influence legislation will lose its tax-exempt status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Testifying before her state legislature, an advocate begins by telling a story about someone who was affected by the policy under debate. She is using

Accepted Answer

A)  logos.
B)  pathos.
C)  ethos.
D)  all of these.

Question 9

Define the following terms: pathos, logos, ethos.

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Question 10

Social workers empower clients when they

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A)  help them acquire the resources, skills, and opportunities to advocate for themselves.
B)  advocate for changes that will benefit them.
C)  act to change law and policies that negatively impact them.
D)  provide effective counseling for them to make better personal choices.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a process technique for policy analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost-benefit analysis
B)  Prince Policy Appraisal
C)  Need assessment
D)  All of these are process techniques.

Question 12

What is the role of a social work advocate in the "marketplace of ideas"?

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Question 13

How does Ezell define advocacy?

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Question 14

A "demand-based" definition of need tends to favor

Accepted Answer

A)  those whose basic needs are not met.
B)  those who are able to express their needs.
C)  those represented by effective advocates.
D)  both those who are able to express their needs and those represented by effective advocates.

Question 15

Communications research suggests that examples are generally less effective than statistics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps of Prince Policy Appraisal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify the players who are likely to affect the decision.
B)  Determine a position for each player.
C)  Estimate the power that each player brings to the issue.
D)  Calculate a budget for the issue when applicable.

Question 17

An advocate who communicates his/her own needs effectively without regard to those of the target audience is operating at the ______ developmental level of perspective-taking.

Accepted Answer

A)  first
B)  second
C)  third
D)  fourth

Question 18

A non-profit social service agency may qualify for tax-deductible contributions under which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Hatch act
B)  Conable election
C)  IRS Code 501(c)  (3) 
D)  None of the above, all charitable contributions are tax-deductible

Question 19

An advocate who relies on careful and accurate analysis is using

Accepted Answer

A)  logos.
B)  pathos.
C)  ethos.
D)  all of these.

Question 20

"Cost-effectiveness" analysis involves

Accepted Answer

A)  clearly describing the costs and benefits of a policy proposal.
B)  estimating the monetary values of costs and benefits.
C)  careful evaluation of the effectiveness of an established policy.
D)  cost-benefit analysis in the human services.

Exam 3: Policy Analysis and Policy Practice

The three effective elements of policy practice for social workers are

Techniques that help an advocate "speak to the audience" include

Policy analysis methods vary according to the question addressed. Which are the three methods?

An advocate who uses a two-sided argument is

Under the Conable election, a non-profit organization may not attempt to influence legislation.

The three frameworks for conducting policy analysis are rational, ethos, and critical.

In most states, a 501(c) (3) organization that attempts to influence legislation will lose its tax-exempt status.

Testifying before her state legislature, an advocate begins by telling a story about someone who was affected by the policy under debate. She is using

Define the following terms: pathos, logos, ethos.

Social workers empower clients when they

Which of the following is NOT a process technique for policy analysis?

What is the role of a social work advocate in the "marketplace of ideas"?

How does Ezell define advocacy?

A "demand-based" definition of need tends to favor

Communications research suggests that examples are generally less effective than statistics.

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps of Prince Policy Appraisal?

An advocate who communicates his/her own needs effectively without regard to those of the target audience is operating at the ______ developmental level of perspective-taking.

A non-profit social service agency may qualify for tax-deductible contributions under which of the following?

An advocate who relies on careful and accurate analysis is using

"Cost-effectiveness" analysis involves