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SOWK 260 Midterm Questions with Correct AnswersWhat does social welfare policy do? Correct Answer-Addresses the
perpetuation and support of well-being of society
defines obligations of the government to citizens
recognition of human need/interdependence
distribute societal resources, power, status
institutional means of social control
What are the 4 parts of the social welfare system? Correct Answer-social
problem
policy goals
legislation
program
Policy Development 4 Stages Correct Answer-problem definition
policy formation
,policy legitimation
policy implementation
Strength-Based SOWK Implications Correct Answer-knowledge of
policy development is essential
social workers can help clients have their voices heard
through sharing stories, people's survival strategies and strengths can be
motivators for change
social workers can influence social policy at every level of practice
Problem centered approach vs strength based approach Correct Answer-
Problem centered:
policy is developed from social problems
few, small powerful people defining the problem and coming up with
the solution
emphasizes individual pathologies and ignores
, structural barriers that prevent success of the masses
Strength-Based:
problem definition created by the people it'd affect
negotiated w all stakeholders
people affected are heard and understood, their voices included in policy
making
What is prejudice? Correct Answer-holding an adverse opinion or belief
without grounds
pre-judging
an attitude (normally negative)
What are the 4 functions of prejudice? Correct Answer-Utilitarian (may
be accepted by others)
Self-esteem (protective function)
Value Expressive (express how correct you are about your values)
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