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?
What will be an ideal response?
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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a. Know the particulars of how the research was conducted b. Justify the risk to the participants c. Understand the researcher's bias d. All of the above
The _____, in both belief and practice, upholds American ideals of freedom and equality
a. Prejudiced discriminator b. Unprejudiced discriminator c. Prejudiced nondiscriminator d. Unprejudiced nondiscriminator
When writing notes, it is considered essential to include evidence of _____________ between you and the referral agency/service provider:
A. Agreement B. Consensus C. Cooperation D. Unanimity
When goals are not being attained and progress is not going as expected, it is recommended that the case manager send a message to the referral-agency contact utilizing which specific pronoun?
A. You B. He/she C. They D. I