Social Diversity

Herbolarios and herbolarias A) identify and categorize herbs according to medical practice B) examine client's patterns of food intake to address ailments C) use herbs to fight both physical and emotional ailments D) All of the above E) none of the above

D

Colonialism is A) building colonies B) rape and pillaging towns C) the organized effort to eliminate an entire group of people D) a system of oppression of and domination over the local population

D

Culturally grounded Social Work practice is realized through the acquisition of A) Knowledge B) Attitudes C) Behaviors D) All of the Above E) None of the Above

D

Curanderism A) is a form of natural and practical medicine B) works well with Mexican Americans as well as Latino subgroups C) is composed of curanderos and curanderas who are traditional healers D) all of the above

D

Postmodernism has been described as the best interpretation of society. A) True B) False

FALSE

Quantitative research focuses on the "why." A) True B) False

FALSE

Social welfare has had no critics and has done nothing but good for the United States. A) True B) False

FALSE

The concept of race is based in genetics and biology. A) True B) False

FALSE

The ideas behind the social Darwinism theory support the foundation of the social work practice. A) True B) False

FALSE

The person-in-environment perspective works at enhancing the oppressive social conditions and oppressing the enhancing conditions in one's life. A) True B) False

FALSE

There are no oppositions to affirmative action. A) True B) False

FALSE

There are no signs of the United States' starting to accept bisexual and homosexual behaviors. A) True B) False

FALSE

Transgendered people get a lot of support and are always accepted and understood by society. A) True B) False

FALSE

Shared views and ideologies may be a prerequisite for the development of effective alliances based on a set of common interests. A) True B) False

TRUE

The more economic inequality observed within a country the greater the disparities in health outcomes. A) True B) False

TRUE

The process of liberation must occur for both those who are deprived of opportunities to advance socially and those obstructing that advancement. A) True B) False

TRUE

One way of implementing the culturally ground approach in many agency settings is through A) family interventions B) agency policies C) court system D) stratification

A

Rejection among children of immigrants of elements of mainstream culture and its opportunities for social mobility. A) Second generation revolt B) Second generation decline C) Second generation attitude D) Second generation problem

A

The sum of the unearned advantages of special group membership. A) Privilege B) Empathy C) Compassion D) Boundaries

A

Placing someone in the role of the "other" group can lead to A) acceptance B) tolerance C) deculturalization D) popularity

CLesbians often face a double or triple jeopardy which includes A) being a woman B) being a lesbian C) being a person of color D) all of the above

Distributive justice is deeply rooted in A) policy analysis B) practice settings C) none of the above D) all of the above

A

What refers to a set of values held by a community and its corresponding worldview? A) cultural competence B) cultural boundaries C) cultural groups D) cultural identity

D

Qualitative research focuses on the "why." A) True B) False

TRUE

Mestizaje is: A) the mixing of Native people of the Americas with European and Middle Eastern ancestry B) the mixing of Native people of the Americas with Spanish and Indian ancestry C) the mixing of Native people of the Americas with African and European D) the mixing of Native people of the Americas with Spanish and African ancestry

D

Pateras are Latino A) lawyers B) healers C) nuns D) midwives

D

Which term is associated with World Systems theory? A) Oppression B) Globalization C) Indepdendence D) Function

B

The process of gay liberation has emphasized A) lesbian culture B) bisexual culture C) heterosexual culture D) gay male culture

D

Which societal gap would be associated with the Human Capital theory A) Gender wage gap B) Education gap C) Economic gap D) All of the Above

D

It is important to have a good relationship with A) priests B) rabbis C) shamans D) pastors E) all of the above

E

Paraprofessionals are A) not important to social workers B) aides who are often hired by social service agencies C) play a vital role in supporting the delivery of effective high quality services D) A only E) B and C

E

All Latinos speak Spanish. A) True B) False

FALSE

Stigma theory suggests that sexual minorities are likely to avoid disclosure of their sexual identity because A) they expect to be viewed unfavorably by it B) social embarrassement C) too much gossip D) none of the above

A

The differences in health outcomes between populations A) health inequality B) health disparities C) social gradiant

A

The subordination of any person or group because of some physically distinctive characteristic. A) Racism B) Ageism C) Sexism D) Classism

A

Which of these is not identity in Native Americans? A) Pan cultural B) Pan Indian C) Pan Tribal D) Pan traditions

A

_______ identifies gaps in the applicability of existing models and methods of social work practice. A) Evaluation B) Research C) Case Studies D) None of the Above

A

Globalization A) affects all aspects of society B) includes social work practice C) brings new opportunities D) is a process by which the geographical, political, and cultural boundaries that separate individuals and societies can weaken and dissipate E) all of the above

E

Modern Western concepts of sexual orientation have been shaped by A) religion B) politics C) society D) heterosexual norms E) All of the above

E

Oppressed ethnic communities in the United States are often located in A) Large cities B) rural mountain areas C) bottom strata of income and wealth D) None of the Above E) All of the above

E

Public opposition to social welfare is caused in part by which misconception(s)? A) Recipients would rather sit at home than work B) recipients are undeserving of these benefits C) predominately ethnic minorities D) none of the above E) all of the above

E

The culturally grounded approach views clients as A) experts B) victims C) partners D) criminals E) A and C

E

Which one of these cultural values are shared by different Asian American groups? A) collectivism B) conformity to cultural norms C) achievement D) humility E) All of the above

E

Once an intervention has been successful, it can be repeated exactly the same way and achieve the same results. A) True B) False

FALSE

The praxis is an entrance exam to get into social work school. A) True B) False

FALSE

The process of colonization targets only the land. A) True B) False

FALSE

All feminists are lesbians. A) True B) False

FALSE

Cultural differences are based on which of the following? A) Language B) Dress C) Food D) All of the Above E) None of the Above

D

Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. A) True B) False

TRUE

Legal regulations that promote racial and gender equality, employment, government contracting, and educational access. A) affirmative action B) intersectionality C) deculturalization D) discrimination

A

Shamans are part of which culture? A) Native American B) American C) Mexican D) European

A

Cultural norms are A) things every person does in a culture B) required for every culture C) values and beliefs that influences attitudes and behaviors D) biologically determined

C

Ethnography is A) a way of studying economy B) a way of studying animals C) an in-depth way of studying culture D) ethnocentrism

C

The Cosmopolitanism theory challenges people to become closer to A) themselves B) other in their culture C) "others" D) their family

C

The United States can be described as having A) pluralistic orientation B) no orientation C) individualist orientation D) homophobic orientation

C

The acronym TANF stands for A) Total Assimilation to Nuclear Families B) Temporary Aid to New Families C) Temporary Assistance to Needy Families D) Temporary Assimilation to Needy Families

C

The pluralistic perspective is A) having more than one perspective B) having more than one culture C) being able to advance socially and economically without sacrifice of culture D) a number of theories compiled to create a broad perspective on culture

C

Acculturation involves activities by which a minority group abandons the unique features of its culture of origin and adapts to the values and behaviors of the dominant culture. A) True B) False

FALSE

Collectivistic societies feel the individual's needs should be met before the society's. A) True B) False

FALSE

Cultural competency calls attention to the diversity among clients and communities, focusing on the cultural gap that exists between the service delivery system and the client. A) True B) False

False

Social Workers and other professionals have an ethical responsibility to support efforts to increase communities access to resources and to achieve economic and social equality at the same time that oppressive structures are identified and changed. A) True B) False

TRUE

The Melting Pot is often associated with A) a model minority B) independence C) division D) heat

A

This happens when groups accept and perpetuate dis-empowering narratives about themselves. A) Internalization of oppression B) Externalization of oppression C) Internalization of discrimination D) Externalization of discrimination

A

At the personal level, internalized oppression can be experience as everything EXCEPT A) shame B) pride C) stress D) guilt

B

During which time period did Structural functionalism come under attack for its inability to explain social change, inequality, conflict and the power of the wealthy? A) 1950s B) 1960s C) 1970s D) 1980s

B

The intersection of gender, race, and class can be described by which of the following? A) The matrix effect B) The domination of power C) The matrix of domination D) The power effect

C

Theories are A) lenses social scientists use to examine, evaluate, and interpret social science B) often used to justify privileges for some members of society C) often used to justify oppression of some members of society D) none of the above E) all of the above

E

The culturally grounded approach when using narratives maximizes the client's A) wealth B) power C) verbal and linguistic skills

C

The deficiency approach follows which three steps? A) Observe the situation, make a judgment, follow through. B) Diagnose the problem, intervene to solve the problem, prescribe medication to alleviate the symptoms. C) Intervene when there is a problem, diagnose the problem, prescribe medication to alleviate the symptoms.

C

Although Chavez was successful and saw many changes in many areas, migrant farm workers continued to face oppressive conditions such as A) lack of medical insurance and housing B) clothing C) social networks D) none of the above

A

Evidence shows that by 4 years of age children prefer playmates who engage in activities that are gender typical, and that between 3 and 5 years children develop biases in favor of their own ethnic or racial groups. This is an example of which theory? A) Contact theory B) Neo-Marxist theory C) Family systems theory D) Ecological theory of human development

A

One of the most important contributions of third-wave feminism has been its acknowledgment that A) gender cannot be considered in isolation B) women need to have employment to be successful C) women and men cannot communicate concerning feminist issues D) None of the above

A

Role stress is A) distress when two or more different roles place incompatible expectations on an individual B) stress that occurs when contradictory expectations are attached to the same role

A

Stereotyping of African Americans in history has been in the form of A) Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben B) Jolly Green Giant C) June Cleaver D) Bonnie and Clyde

A

Border Vigilant Movements are A) contemporary forms of racism B) minutemen C) found near border towns D) groups interested in history

A OR B - NOT SURE

Documented differences in mortality and morbidity between social groups, a lack of equality in opportunity, treatment or status, and an inequality that is unfair, unjust, unnecessary, and avoidable. A) health inequality B) health disparities C) social gradiant

B

Double jeopardy is A) taking two risks B) having two individual disadvantages such as ethnicity and gender C) having two individual advantages such as ethnicity and gender D) taking four risks

B

Globalization is A) the immigration process B) the dissipation of boundaries that separate people and societies C) the strengthening of boundaries D) ethnocentrism

B

Hegemonic masculinity is A) the only kind of masculinity B) idealized by a particular culture C) supported by all cultures D) not a real thing

B

Justification for the oppression of the poor and the working poor by those who control the economic and social resources of society. A) Sexism B) Classism C) Racism D) Ageism

B

Promotores are Latino A) lawyers B) health educators C) nuns D) nurses

B

Racial groups are A) biologically given B) socially constructed C) elected D) non existent

B

Role strain is A) distress when two or more different roles place incompatible expectations on an individual B) stress that occurs when contradictory expectations are attached to the same role

B

The social implications of intersectionality are A) never changing B) always changing C) sometimes changing D) no social implications

B

The sociologist who documented groundbreaking qualitative research with African American Men in Talley's Corner A) W. E. B. Dubois B) Eliot Liebow C) Emile Durkheim D) Max Weber

B

The unwillingness among children of immigrants to accept low paying and low status jobs. A) Second generation revolt B) Second generation decline C) Second generation attitude D) Second generation problem

B

This is a collective phenomenon that affects how people see themselves as members of an ethic group, as well as how they are seen by others. A) Racism B) Ethnicity C) Diversity D) Identity

B

What is dynamic and constantly evolving in its social and political context? A) Competency B) Culture C) Assimimlation D) Community

B

Which age group best describes the resiliency or strength perspective? A) infants B) children/young adults C) middle adulthood D) late adulthood

B

Which country underwent an intensive process of colonization in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries? A) India B) Africa C) Europe D) America

B

Which perspective would be the most beneficial in working with refuges and recent immigrants? A) Ecological approach B) Person-in-Environment C) Deculturalization D) Ignorance

B

_______ addresses a wider range of questions about the behavior of clients, their families and communities, the actions of social work practitioners and agencies, and the connections among helping professions, organizations, and larger societal institutions. A) Evaluation B) Research C) Case Studies D) None of the Above

B

Constructivism holds that A) the idea of culture is constructed B) culture is biologically constructed C) people are able to build their own knowledge D) society constructs knowledge for people

C

Empowerment is A) building muscle strength B) building economic strength C) being in control of one's destiny D) losing all control

C

Etic is A) a measurement B) a type of culture C) a type of research D) a type of clothing

C

Homophobia is A) the fear of heterosexual people B) the fear of ethnic minorities C) the fear of homosexual people D) acceptance of all people

C

How can social workers become more competent in their work with lesbian and gay clients? A) Experiment in the gay and lesbian community B) Completely ignore gay clients C) Ask themselves how to incorporate the experiences of gays and lesbians into the protocol D) Not accept gay and lesbian clients

C

Mixed methods research uses A) quantitative research B) qualitative research C) A and B D) Neither A nor B

C

Oppression is defined as A) the theory that people prefer to develop social bonds with people who look and act like themselves B) the spreading of knowledge, experiences, and creative expressions of different cultures C) the denial of an individual or group of personal freedom, happiness, and access to resources by another

C

Resiliency is the ability to A) see different sides of a situation B) have an understanding of culture C) cope with and bounce back from challenging and difficult experiences

C

The apartheid that occurred in South Africa was inspired by which theory? A) Marxism B) Neo-Marxism C) Social Darwinism D) World Systems Theory

C

The concept of masculinity operates on which of the following? A) One level B) Two levels C) Many levels D) None of the Above

C

The creation of ________ and _________ is a very important step in decreasing the level of cultural and ideological fragmentation that characterizes many urban centers A) cross-cultural alliances B) coalitions C) A & B D) None of the Above

C

The multicultural perspective supports the expression and celebration of differences in the private sphere but it fails to A) recognize international economic cultures B) recognize supportive cultures C) recognize tensions rising from differences D) understand local cultures

C

The principle of homophily is: A) the theory of homophobia in the United States B) the belief that people should be able to advance socially and economically without having to sacrifice values and cultural heritage unwillingly C) the theory that individuals prefer to develop social bonds with people who look and act like themselves

C

The process of letting go of one's culture of origin while incorporating norms and behaviors of the dominant culture. A) Accultruation B) Enculturation C) Assimilation D) Adaptation

C

The social class lines in the United States can be described as everything but A) fluid B) hidden C) favorable D) flexible

C

The term "social pedagogy" came into use in what country? A) France B) Cape Town C) Germany D) England E) Russia

C

The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo A) started the war between Mexico and the United States B) took an area already occupied by another group C) ended the war between Mexico and the United States

C

Transculturation is A) having multiple cultures B) having no culture C) an identity status produced by globalization D) creation of new culture

C

When confronted with an ethical dilemma connected to cultural practices and norms ______ can be applied A) Supervision B) Consultation C) A and B D) None of the Above

C

When working with the LBGT community social workers need to do what? A) Ignore their clients sexual orientation B) Apply stereotypes about the LBGT community C) Try to respect the ways that these individuals decide to handle their intersecting identities D) Encourage their clients to become heterosexual

C

Which of these is not a key characteristic for supporting productive development? A) Communication of high expectations B) Positive beliefs and opportunities C) A nuclear family D) Caring relationships

C

Who advocated for the use of the ethnically based term "African American" instead of the racially based term "Black?" A) President Barack Obama B) President John F. Kennedy C) Reverend Jesse Jackson D) Mother Theresa

C

Differences in human capital are produced by A) variations in level, type, quality of educational credentials B) job training C) work experience D) all of the above

D

Historically, social work in the United States has made an effort to connect clients with social services through A) responding to their needs with social policy development B) social policy change C) clients relationship with larger system D) all of the above

D

Institutionalized sexism can happen where? A) In the workplace B) In education C) In politics D) All of the Above

D

Lesbians often face a double or triple jeopardy which includes A) being a woman B) being a lesbian C) being a person of color D) all of the above

D

Most social workers are _______ and they service mostly _______. A) men, women B) men, men C) women, men D) women, women

D

Neoculturation is A) having no culture B) having multiple cultures C) an identity status produced by globalization D) creation of new culture artifacts by incorporating elements of traditional and new cultures

D

Racism is A) a positive thing for communities B) biologically constructed C) nonexistent in today's world D) none of the above

D

Social determinants include behaviors that include A) Parenting B) nutrition C) substance abuse D) all of the above

D

Social work as a profession studies the interrelationships of which entities? A) Individuals, families, communities, nations B) Individuals, families, businesses, communities C) Individuals, families, businesses, cultures D) Individuals, families, communities, social institutions E) Individuals, families, communities, cultures

D

The acculturation process involves all of the following except: A) marginalization B) assimilation C) separation D) relationship building

D

The core group of men who identify themselves as gay, bisexual, or have had same sex relationships make up what percentage of the population? A) 10% B) 12% C) 5% D) 3%

D

This allows social workers to move beyond labels, to assess the clients true cultural identity, and to learn WHO the client is, not WHAT the client is. A) Cultural knowledge B) Cultural sensitivity C) Cultural identity formation D) Community-based narratives

D

A meritocracy is a system of rewards allocated on many areas of merit. A) True B) False

FALSE

Culturally grounded one-on-one interventions focus on economic status as the main way to strengthen an individual. A) True B) False

FALSE

Homosexuality is considered the norm in the United States and is completely accepted. A) True B) False

FALSE

Institutional discrimination is the most common form of discrimination. A) True B) False

FALSE

It is best to address the needs of traditional Native American clients alone. A) True B) False

FALSE

Jim Crow laws made African Americans equal citizens who have all the same rights and privileges as whites. A) True B) False

FALSE

Only males need to develop a gender plan because of the strict gender rules men have to conform to. A) True B) False

FALSE

Organized religion is the only way spirituality is channeled. A) True B) False

FALSE

People can choose their social class. A) True B) False

FALSE

Social exclusion is the subjective state that occurs when individuals experience a threat that they believe exceeds their ability to cope. A) True B) False

FALSE

The childhood poverty rate is proportional across races. A) True B) False

FALSE

Acculturation is the process of adapting to a non-native culture that occurs when individuals from different cultures come into contact with each other. A) True B) False

TRUE

African Americans constitute a distinct ethnocultural community. A) True B) False

TRUE

Being employed has the potential to improve a personas health. A) True B) False

TRUE

Distributive justice can be defined as the fair distribution of benefits and burdens. A) True B) False

TRUE

Enculturation is the process of connecting back to the culture of origin or to a renewed and recreated version of it. A) True B) False

TRUE

Genocide can happen in both developing and developed countries. A) True B) False

TRUE

One's gender identity does not have to be congruent with one's biological sex. A) True B) False

TRUE

Recognizing and honoring cultural boundaries and finding effective ways to cross them is a life-long journey. A) True B) False

TRUE

Society's views of mental illness reflect a social construction of the notion of mental illness rather than the reality, and can result in feelings of distrust, embarrassment, and fear for people who carry the burden of the diagnosis of mental illness. A) True B) False

TRUE

The insider outside role is key while working with cultural minority communities. A) True B) False

TRUE