Introduction to Human Services: Through the Eyes of Practice Settings, 4th Edition Test Bank

Chapter 2: History and Evolution of Social Welfare Policy Multiple Choice 1) Many policy experts frame the feudal system as a) as providing insurance against many of the social hazards associated with being poor b) a governmentally imposed form of social equality. c) one where serfs could eventually own land by working on it for years. d) a harsh system that did not effectively manage poverty 2) The commonly held societal belief during medieval times was that poverty was a) unavoidable within society. b) caused by personal moral failures. c) an unnecessary component of society. d) all of the above 3) During the early part of the Middle Ages in England the church was responsible for poor relief, which was facilitated through a) local taxes b) a National levy on tea c) mandatory taxes or compulsory tithing administered by Catholic bishops d) baskets of food and in-home care provided by nuns and older orphans 4) The need for a complete overhaul of the social welfare policy in England was prompted by which of the following? a) Individuals moving to the city to work in factories b) The decline of the feudal system. c) The diminishing influence of the church in matters of social care. d) All of the above 5) Vagrants were often considered a) people in need of compassion and support. b) people within society who had contributed earlier in life but were now in need of assistance. c) the worthy poor. d) the unworthy poor. 6) Pregnant women, individuals who were extremely ill and unable to work, or any person over the age of sixty a) were often considered the worthy poor b) were treated more leniently, including given governmental authorization to beg c) often resided in settlement houses or almshouses d) both A and B 7) The Elizabethan Poor Laws of 1601 a) were a set of laws that were completely novel, representing new social realities b) were an organized merging of England’s earlier social welfare legislation c) was one social welfare law that replaced a comprehensive set of laws d) created disorder and disorganization in England’s poor laws 8) Outdoor relief refers to assistance provided a) in the fields and in other agricultural environments. b) through churches and hospitals. c) food baskets and medicine in the home environment of the person in need. d) outside the home, such as in almshouses or other institutionalized settings. 9) Which among the following is a driving principle of the English Poor Laws of 1601 a) poor care should be provided in the home environment of those in need through cash or other needed services, regardless of the reason for their poverty. b) the primary responsibility for provision lay with the government. c) poor relief should be handled at the local level. d) individuals should be allowed to move to a new community in order to seek financial assistance. 10) According to Calvinist theology, behaviors that became indicators of one’s eternal fate included a) hard work and good moral conduct. b) hard work and charity. c) charity and good moral conduct. d) good moral conduct and regular tithing. 11) The reason why Max Weber’s analysis of Calvinism and the Protestant ethic is important when examining the history of social welfare policy is because of their influence on a) political leaders and their treatment of the poor. b) the religious community. c) the development of charity life in Colonial America. d) society’s cultural mores related to poverty. 12) Social Darwinism posited that a) human competitiveness for limited resources is necessary in securing the survival of the “fittest” members of society. b) humans evolved from one-celled organisms. c) humans evolved from primates. d) charity worked in concert with natural selection to assist those who were ill-equipped to manage life’s complexities. 13) The COS philosophy was built on the concept of a) American pragmatism. b) individual delivery systems. c) compassionate giving. d) voluntary coordination. 14) The overriding purpose of the COS was to a) develop a system where each case of aid was thoroughly investigated by “friendly visitors” so that the root cause of poverty could be determined and eliminated b) provide the poor with enough cash relief to alleviate the harshest aspects of poverty. c) eliminate the concepts of the worthy and unworthy poor which was a common element of the English Poor laws. d) return to the days where poverty was perceived as a blessing. 15) Scientific charity is defined as a) intelligent giving. b) the notion that charity should work against natural selection, not with it. c) the concept that social factors are the primary cause of economic disadvantage. d) the belief that assistance encourages independence. 16) The chief founder of the Settlement House movement was a) Mary Richmond. b) Jane Addams. c) Dorthea Dix. d) None of the above 17) In addition to providing a safe, clean home, settlement houses also provided all but which of the following a) assistance with food and health care. b) childcare c) general advocacy. d) psychotherapeutic services. 18) Founders of the Settlement House movement perceived societal conditions and the hardship of immigration a) as an excuse often used by the poor to explain away poor decisions. b) as the primary cause of poverty. c) as a product of personal moral failure. d) as a product of a poor economy. 19) Settlement House founders believed a) that social and economic reform actually called for the settlement house workers to reside in the home, alongside the immigrant families they helped. b) that it would be a violation of professional boundaries for caseworkers to live alongside of residents. c) in the philosophy that poverty was a sign of personal moral failing. d) that the provision of material relief would lead to dependence and possible abuse of charities. 20) Although there are no working settlement houses today, the prevailing concept espoused by this model remains, with the recognition of the need for a) public assistance in the form of services rather than cash or material relief. b) child welfare laws that enable governmental intervention when families abuse their children. c) firm consequences for clients who refuse to make their lives better. d) comprehensive care for individuals who suffer from poverty and social displacement. 21) Modjeska Simkins, Ida Wells and Jane Hunter are examples of a) former settlement house residents who went on to influence social policy by engaging in advocacy efforts. b) leaders in the American suffrage movement that gave the women the right to vote. c) African American social workers who developed programs for the black community since most social welfare programs often excluded African Americans. d) leaders in COS movement. 22) Civil Works Administration (CWA), the Federal Emergency Relief Act (FERA), the Civilian Conservation Core and the Social Security Act of 1935 are examples of a) programs created by President Kennedy in response to the Great Depression. b) programs created by President Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression. c) programs created by President Hoover in response to the economic boom of the 1920s. d) programs created in response to the advocacy of Jane Addams and Dorthea Dix. 23) The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act (PRWORA) of 1996 was signed into law by a) President Ronald Regan. b) President George W. Bush. c) President Bill Clinton. d) the 110th Congress. 24) The legislation that expanded existing hate crimes legislation to include crimes committed against individuals based on perceived gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity is a) The McKinney-Vento (HEARTH) Act b) The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act c) The Human Rights and Equality Omnibus Act d) The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act 25) Common arguments for welfare reform include the belief that a) hardship is often the result of laziness b) providing assistance will increase laziness (and thus dependence), hence increasing hardship, not decreasing it. c) those in need often receive services at the expense of the working population. d) all of the above. 26) Attitudes toward same-sex marriage since Gallup began keeping track have a) become significantly more accepting b) become slightly less accepting c) remained stable d) become significantly less accepting Chapter 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. A A C D D 6. D 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. A 11. D 12. A 13. D 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. D 18. B 19. A 20. D 21. C 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. D