Utilitarian theories derive their inspiration from:

a. Adam Smith
b. Karl Marx
c. Herbert Spencer
d. Émile Durkheim
e. None of the above


a. Adam Smith

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A social worker who mostly serves clients experiencing a certain type of problem would be considered

a. an eclectic b. a generalist c. an eccentric d. a specialist

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Which of the following characteristics does a society not possess?

a. People think of themselves as distinct from other societies b. Members maintain ties of interaction. c. Individuals have a high degree of interdependence among their members. d. Groups resemble society, but are similar in size..

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Which statement reflects the response of the executive director of the Virginia Commission on Mental Health Reform when asked about the mentally ill shooter in the Virginia Tech massacre?

a. “Guns must be controlled.” b. “College is very stressful.” c. “He was a stranger to himself.” d. “The system doesn’t work very well.”

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Which of the following has been least shaped by McDonaldization?

A. movie theaters B. convenience stores C. sports stadiums D. electricians

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