The type of mass communication theory that seeks emancipation from and change in a dominant social order is

a) critical theory
b) interpretive
c) normative theory
d) post-positivism


a) critical theory

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A human services agency with a governing board made up of volunteers from the community would most likely be a

a. for-profit organization b. non-profit organization c. public agency d. private practice group

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The recommendation of the book regarding drug control is

a. criminalization. b. full legalization. c. a middle road. d. crackdown on the dealers, not addicts.

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Mark lives in a state with very low unemployment rates. He recently lost his job because he refused to work for less than the prevailing wage during a strike at his factory. Mark did not participate in the strike

a. He is ineligible for unemployment benefits. b. He is eligible for unemployment benefits for 53 weeks. c. He is eligible for unemployment benefits for 26 weeks. d. He must get a temporary job in order to qualify for unemployment benefits.

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In the story, it becomes clear that lobbying is not the kind of work social workers should be doing.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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