Factors that determine whether or not a social problem is publicly recognized are:
a) The political power of the affected group, the ability of the group to advocated for itself and draw
public attention to the problem, level of interest and power of politicians in a position to do
something about the problem.
b) The number of people affected, the power and status of those attemptimg to alleviate the problem
and the public attitude toward the affected population.
c) Public attitude toward the affected population, availabilty and level of interest of potential
advocates for the group, ability of the affected group to participate in the legislative process.
d) Level of cohesiveness within the affected group, willingness of the affected group to approach a
politician, legislator or social work practitioner about how to resolve or alleviate the problem.
B
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a. cognitive-behavioral b. eclectic c. structural d. transgenerational
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Social workers have always understood the importance of social, physical, and natural environments.
The strengths perspective focuses on:
a. the dignity and resilience of people in overcoming obstacles b. the ways that the community may view the individual c. the medical model of illness d. a person's family and their resources
The major risk factor for cardiovascular disease is:
A) hypotension. B) hypertension. C) atherosclerosis. D) diabetes.