Social Welfare Exam

The term "Social Welfare" has one very clear and agreed-upon definition

Underlying social welfare are core Canadian values, such as compassion, collective responsibility and a fundamental belief in the ___________ of all people

In class, we defined social welfare under (3) main headings. Which of the following was NOT one of those headings?

Each of the 10 domains covered by the indicators of well-being in Canada (IWC) uses 3 types of indicators to measure the characteristics of, or changes in, the wellbeing of Canadians. What are the 3 types of indicators?

Of the 10 domains covered by the IWC, Chappell (2014) highlights 5 that the social welfare system is most likely to address. Which of the following is NOT one of the key domains?

Chappell (2014) defines a human need as a "necessary condition or requirement of human development that if not met will result in serious _______, _______ or _______ harm"

To deter folks from accessing government assistance, a residual approach ensures that help is targeted, meagre and short term

Social policy makers are elected government officials who make the laws, legislation and policies related to social programs. Social policy makers have to:

Chappell (2014) identifies 3 main functions that volunteer agencies fulfill. What are they?

The Federal Government provides free mental heath services for all Canadians

There are 4 main types of income security programs. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Social welfare programs that provide food or shelter (ex. Soup kitchens, homeless shelters) are providing citizens with which type of support?

For a social condition to be considered a social problem, it must meet 3 criteria. Which of the following is NOT on of them?

During the Early Phase, the government was heavily involved in the welfare of Canadians

A(n) _______ approach to social welfare provision views government assistance as a last resort

Leonard Marsh's report (1943) prioritized 3 main programs. Which of the following was NOT one of those programs?

Parent support groups or peer counselling for seniors are examples of programs focused on building social capital

An institutional approach to social welfare provision is most commonly associated with a conservative political ideology

Leonard Marsh's 3 main program recommendations in his report (1943) were accepted and implemented

Chappell (2014) defines social agencies as "formally structured organizations in the public and voluntary sectors whose main objective is to:

A social agency's strategic framework determines how it will approach the development of

The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, which is a substance abuse prevention education program for elementary school student in Canada, is an example of:

Person-in-enviroment perspective considers the complex relationship between _______ and their _______

The majority of unpaid caregivers in Canada are women

Approximately 70% of social service workers in Canada work in child protection agencies

Which of the following is the best example of a mandatory volunteer?

Caregiver strain can negatively impact both the caregiver and the person receiving care

According to research discussed in class, most Canadians report viewing immigration as:

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 pillars of Canadian immigration?

What are the 3 stages of settlement?

A white woman shouts a racial slur at a black man in a grocery store. What form of racism is this?

In class we described ethnic enclaves as:

In Canada's immigration history, the "Chinese head tax" was intended to:

According to the video "Welcome to Canada" what fraction of people in Canada are immigrants?

According to the video "Systemic Racism" what percentage of Canada's federal prison population is made up of Black and Indigenous poeples?

An anti-oppressive approach to social work practice views an immigrant client as:

Most social agencies share 6 key functions. Which of the following is NOT one of those functions?

The overrepresentation of Indigenous children in the child welfare system is an example of:

Providing individual, couples and family counselling are all examples of work at which level of practice?

The social economy sector aims to put _____ before _____

Which best describes the state of government's involvement in the welfare of Canadians during the Early Phase?

The transitional phase was characterized by social movements and social reform

According to the duty to report law, who has the legal duty to report concerns about a child?

Universal programs serve only those deemed to be particularly vulnerable to social or economic hardships

Social welfare programs can be divided into two broad categories: Income security programs and social services

Which of the following is considered an individual factor leading to poverty?

During the 60’s scoop Indigenous children were placed in Indigenous homes in an attempt to preserve their culture

In class we discussed the 4 social dimensions of connectedness. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Burnout and lower pay are two of the challenges associated with working in the social services field

The UNCRC has four basic principles, which of the following is NOT one of those principles?

A parent that refuses to take their child to the doctor to address a serious medical concern is committing an act of omission

Caregiver strain does not negatively impact the person receiving care

The residual approach to welfare provision views government assistance as a last resort

The Social Model on disability advocates for change in society rather than in the individual

The last Federally funded residential school closed in the province of _____ in the year _____

What does One Vision, One Voice aim to do?

According to Dr. Evan Stark, what is the leading context in which children are abused?