Do you believe that the "basic income" as discussed in this section is feasible in the U.S.? Explain why or why not
What will be an ideal response?
For this question, students should discuss and show an understanding of the views and values regarding poverty within the history and programs in the U.S., as well as the social justice definitions discussed in the text.
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In the context of the family systems framework, which of the following statements is true of rigid, inflexible boundaries?
A) ?Strict regulations limit the family's transactions with its external environment. B) ?Family members' access to social support is increased. C) ?The family cannot be protected from undesired intrusions. D) ?Territoriality preservation is hindered along with a failure to defend privacy.
Josiah is working with a family of six in therapy. The two oldest daughters are struggling with competition for everything-the best grades, making sports teams, and their parents' attention. Josiah works with the family over a period of time and decides to use an ordeal with the oldest daughters. Which of the following is an example of an effective ordeal?
A) Josiah tells the daughters to each write in their journal for 20 minutes before coming to their parents with their most recent argument/competition. B) Josiah tells the daughters to fake not wanting to compete with each other for one evening. C) Josiah tells the daughters to compete at a designated time each day for 30 minutes. D) Josiah tells the daughters that they need to compete more; if they stop, things might get worse than they are currently between them.
Parents and relatives are generally far more concerned when a girl acts like a "tomboy" than when a boy acts like a "sissy."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
During the latter half of the 20th century, what sources of federal tax revenues changed?
A) Individual income taxes became a higher proportion of federal revenues. B) Corporate taxes became a smaller proportion of federal revenues. C) The proportion of federal revenues drawn from payroll taxes increased. D) Both corporate taxes became a smaller proportion of federal revenues and the proportion of federal revenues drawn from payroll taxes increased.