SOWK 260 Midterm 1 Latest 2023-2024 /79
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Quiz :Social Work - 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
Quiz :Social Welfare - Answer :well-being of society
Quiz :Social Policy - 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
Quiz :Social Welfare Policy - 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
Quiz :social welfare systems - Answer :ARE PURPOSIVE not ACCIDENTAL
Quiz :Why is Social Policy important to Social Work Practice? - Answer :Social
policy is the basis for social work practice
Quiz :4 interrelated parts of social welfare system - Answer :social problem
policy goals
legislation
program
Quiz :Policy Themes - Answer :Deserving vs. Non-deserving
Governmental vs. Non-governmental
Deficits vs. Strengths
Treatment vs. Social Control
Oppression vs. Social Justice
, Quiz :POLICY DEVELOPMENT: THE 4 STAGES OF POLICY PROCESS - Answer :1.
Problem definition (issue mobilization)
2. Policy formulation
3. Policy legitimation
4. Policy implementation (policy evaluation)
Quiz :Problem Definition - 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?
Quiz :Sources of Problem Recognition & Legitimation - 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
Quiz :Policy Formation - Answer :Knowledge is essential for effective social
policy
Quiz :Problem Centered Approach - Answer :-Problem definition
-Seeks to address intertwined/related problems often requiring complex web
of activities
Quiz :Strengths Centered Approach - Answer :-Problem definition
-Assess strengths of the people and the environment as part of the process of
policy development
-What are the obstacles preventing people from meeting their basic needs?
Quiz :Policy Formation Chart - Answer :look at ppt
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