SOWK 260 Midterm 1 Questions with Correct
Answers
Social Work Correct Answer-The applied science of helping people
achieve an effective level of psychosocial functioning and effecting
societal changes to enhance the well-being of all people
Social Welfare Correct Answer-well-being of society
Social Policy Correct Answer-The actions of gov't that have a direct
impact on the welfare of people by providing services and income
Policy
-reflects societal values, ideals, and a vision of what the world should
look like
-specifies rules and regulations that govern developing and operating
social programs
-det. mechanisms for financing services
-outlines employment opportunities for sowkers
Social Welfare Policy Correct Answer--recogition of human need and
interdependence
-means to distribute societal resources,power,status
-institutional means of social control
-means to reproduce prevailing social,econ, political relationships
,social welfare systems Correct Answer-ARE PURPOSIVE not
ACCIDENTAL
Why is Social Policy important to Social Work Practice? Correct
Answer-Social policy is the basis for social work practice
4 interrelated parts of social welfare system Correct Answer-social
problem
policy goals
legislation
program
Policy Themes Correct Answer-Deserving vs. Non-deserving
Governmental vs. Non-governmental
Deficits vs. Strengths
Treatment vs. Social Control
Oppression vs. Social Justice
POLICY DEVELOPMENT: THE 4 STAGES OF POLICY PROCESS
Correct Answer-1. Problem definition (issue mobilization)
2. Policy formulation
3. Policy legitimation
4. Policy implementation (policy evaluation)
, Problem Definition Correct Answer-Who has power to define the
problem?
Who does not define it as a problem?
What is the explanation of causation?
Could other causes account for it?
Has the issue always been regarded as a problem? If so, for what
reasons?
If not, why is it seen as a problem now?
How are different groups affected differently (e.g., by race, gender,
age)?
Who gains/ loses by defining the problem as a public cause?
Sources of Problem Recognition & Legitimation Correct Answer-New
or changing information
New channels of communication
Different interpretations of long-standing information because of new
ideologies
New standards of behavior
New values/needs of decision makers
New evaluators assessing the situation
New language, vocabulary, or norms
Policy Formation Correct Answer-Knowledge is essential for effective
social policy
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