Social work research can build knowledge for at-risk populations in which there is limited
information. Studying at-risk populations is copasetic with the professions emphasis of promoting
social justice.
According to the text, why may it be difficult to identify at-risk populations?
a) Research tends to be conducted on an "as needed" basis
b) It is better to conduct research that serves the majority
c) The populations are invisible
d) Researchers are unfamiliar with the populations
d
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As early as 1792, Thomas Paine viewed poverty as being related to a
malfunctioning economic system. He argued for the abolishment of the Poor Laws and A. establishing a system of guaranteed employment B. increasing the number of private philanthropic organizations C. creating a tax system for goods and services D. encouraging the wealthy to honor their noblesse oblige
The assessment process does NOT involve:
a. implementing long term interventions b. understanding the underlying causes of what initiated the involvement with a social worker c. a partnering of the client system and the social worker d. collaboratively determined outcomes
During his campaign for president, Reagan promised to balance the federal budget, but by the end
of his eight years in office, his administration had generated a huge federal deficit. Indicate whether the statement is true or false