Deck 3: Policy Analysis and Policy Practice

Question 1

A "slippery slope" argument is one that

A)reveals the underlying fallacy behind a proposal.
B)takes a proposal to its extreme.
C)effectively undermines most proposals.
D)all of these.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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)first
B)second
C)third
D)fourth

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Tom's policy analysis focuses on the impact of a policy on vulnerable populations. He is

A)using a social justice perspective.
B)doing cost-benefit analysis.
C)involved in product analysis.
D)performing all of these.

Question 5

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

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 6

An advocate who is "sharpening the message" might

A)ignore information that does not support her position.
B)over-simplify the facts in support of her position.
C)exaggerate to make the case.
D)all of these.

Question 7

When is it unethical for social workers to involve clients in advocacy?

A)Never, clients should be involved
B)Always, advocacy is an obligation of social workers
C)Sometimes, when it is required by rules and regulations
D)When clients are well prepared, they can be engaged in mutual goals ofadvocacy

Question 8

"Cost-effectiveness" analysis involves

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.

Question 9

An advocate who relies on careful and accurate analysis is using

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

Question 10

An advocate who uses a two-sided argument is

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 11

Social workers empower clients when they

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 12

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

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 13

Under the Hatch Act, federal employees may NOT

A)use their authority to influence an election.
B)wear partisan political buttons while on duty.
C)solicit or receive political contributions.
D)all of these.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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.

Question 16

In social work, individual practice seeks to change individuals, while policy practice focuses on changing policy.

Question 17

The three effective elements of policy practice for social workers are

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

Question 18

The text defines policy practice as

A)advocacy.
B)assessment and analysis.
C)working to help vulnerable groups.
D)practice that focuses on changing policy.

Question 19

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

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 20

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

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

Question 21

David Gil urges social workers to question contextual factors that most people take for granted. What does he mean by this advice? Give an example.

Question 22

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

Question 23

Explain why reciprocity has been called "the glue that holds society together."

Question 24

A social work advocate who describes her credentials and experience is trying to persuade using ethos.

Question 25

Define the following terms: pathos, logos, ethos.

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

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

Question 29

How does Ezell define advocacy?

Question 30

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