During the later Colonial era, economic and social changes were accompanied by a shift from a communal to an individualistic cultural perspective, particularly in regards to religion. Talk about what this means specifically and how it impacts the role

of social welfare policy during this period. What do you feel is the perspective today and how does this influence social welfare policy today in America?

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As society evolved during the early years of America, the ability to function less as a community increased. The idea that individual wealth is seen as admirable, as well as a sign of individual worthiness seems to be as powerful as ever in modern times. It is only logical that those in power with wealth struggle to respect the needs of those less fortunate in their quest to protect what they have earned.

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The interviewing skills discussed in the chapter

A. Are tools needed to uncover what your chosen targets are really saying B. Help clarify who has leadership potential C. Use clinical insight to see underlying motivations and defenses that may be at play in a person's development as a leader D. Help prepare young people in their job-readiness training

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Attributing negative characteristics to individuals for problems originating in their environment is

called: a) "finding the source" b) "profiling" c) "blaming the victim" d) "genograming"

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The labor force in the 19th century on the Western frontier was composed of the following groups with the exception of

A. slaves from the South. B. Hispanics. C. Asians. D. Irish.

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Develop two research questions: one for an evaluation of an intervention and another for a program evaluation. Identify the main distinction between the two.

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