The fundamental difference between Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and Aid to
Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) is that:
a) under AFDC, no individual or family is "entitled" to welfare
b) under TANF, no individual or family is "entitled" to welfare
c) under TANF, individuals must have contributed to Social Security during their workers lives in
order to qualify for funds
d) Males qualified for AFDC coverage, but only females qualify for TANF
b
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Under the SSI program
A. the federal government pays monthly checks to people in need at 55 years of age B. the federal government pays monthly checks to people with disabilities who are over the age of 70 C. Payments are based on the recipient's assets and income D. Payments are financed from social security contributions
Why is the concept of "treatment" an imperfect one in regard to social work practice?
a. Because social workers are not trained to diagnose and treat well enough to provide medical services b. Social workers' supervisors are not prepared to supervise in ways that require them to oversee medicalized treatment of clients c. It operationalizes social work practice in a way that the social worker may view the client as a passive recipient and may create a disconnect between the social worker and the client d. It reminds social workers of those hospital gowns that are open in the back
Empowering group members does not usually include
a) Encouraging members to find their own resources outside the group b) Encouraging mutual aid c) Reinforcing positive feelings about their identity d) Intervening at the individual, group, and systems levels
Two criticisms of family systems theory are its ________ and its ________
A. imprecision; context as an open system B. non-scientific nature; imprecision C. gender bias; circularity D. gender bias; non-scientific nature