1. The Administration for Children and Families is run at the federal level but has many regional offices throughout the country. (1 point) True
False
9. Bipolar disorder has been linked to both too many and too few chemical reactions in the brain. (1 point)
True
False
11. Human and social service workers do not get to pick and choose their clients. (1 point)
True
False
14. The absolute best way to combat disease and illness is to make sure people have to wait for care. (1 point)
True
False
15. What is one major reason that mental illnesses are more difficult to treat than physical ailments like having the flu or breaking an arm? (1 point)
Mental illnesses are often invisible to others.
There aren’t any medications that help with mental illnesses.
Mental illnesses are very uncommon.
We don’t know much about the causes of most mental illnesses.
16. Human and social service careers typically require workers to obtain minimal education, but also have high compensation. (1 point)
True
False
18. What was one of the main programs created with the passing of the 1935 massive federal aid legislation? (1 point)
National social insurance and pension programs
Low-cost medical care
Affordable housing assistance
Daycare for the children of single parents
20. Why is experiencing grief often healthy? (1 point)
It is often helpful to dwell on the negative.
It is a realistic way to see the world.
People can then move on without denial or anger.
Ignoring grief can cause cancer.
23. Without Medicare and Medicaid, many low-income families would not be able to afford healthcare. (1 point)
True
False
24. Which of the following is a likely goal being pursued by someone who works as a human or social service worker? (1 point)
personal wealth
maintaining the status quo in society
reducing inequality in the United States
privatizing public services
25. Alcoholism was identified as a disease as early as 1870. (1 point)
True
False
27. What legislation, in addition to mandatory school attendance laws, was enacted in the early 1900s to protect children? (1 point)
Addiction treatment programs for young Americans
A decline in Boy Scout/Girl Scout participation
Laws against child labor
Vaccinations ending many childhood diseases
28. Human and social service workers, despite their particular field, typically strive to accomplish social justice. (1 point)
True
False
30. The study of cultural, physical, and historical aspects of humanity is: (1 point)
psychology.
sociology.
anthropology.
scientology.
31. What is the general term for the variety of human service workers who are legally bound to report any known or suspected cases of child abuse to proper authorities? (1 point)
Mandatory reporters
Required informers
Subpoenaed testifiers
Notary publics
32. People who grew up in poverty typically have the resources to know how to perform well in professional interview settings; they just need to work on their confidence and self-esteem. (1 point)
True
False
33. Who were the organized, pseudo-social workers who visited poor families during the 1800s and early 1900s? (1 point)
Medical professionals
Government workers
Friendly visitors
Neighbors
34. Physically lethargic people report greater mental clarity, happiness, and confidence than their more active peers. (1 point)
True
False
35. What do we know about the links between mental health issues and alcohol and drug abuse? (1 point)
Substance abuse is the cause of mental health issues.
Substance abuse is a symptom of mental health issues.
Substance abuse is neither the cause nor a symptom of mental health issues.
Substance abuse can be either the cause or the effect of mental health issues.
36. What refers to the roles and responsibilities of a family member that affects the working of the family as a whole? (1 point)
The family blueprint
The kinship mechanism
The family function
The hereditary form
37. Someone who reveals client information to anyone other than the client could face a lawsuit if they are violating the ethical standards of their profession. (1 point)
True
False
38. Which model of service delivery is LEAST proactive? (1 point)
Public health model
Social service model
Human service model
Medical model
39. What stage of human development spans from about age 4 to age 19? (1 point)
Teenager
Adolescent
Childhood
Dependent
40. In the modern United States, the main human and social service agencies are run by: (1 point)
nonprofit organizations.
the government.
private corporations.
volunteers.
41. What societal change might also explain the sharp decrease in asylum and mental hospital patients in the U. S.? (1 point)
Psychopharmaceutical drugs reducing the effects of some illnesses
The invention of computers allowing for self-diagnosis and treatment
Changes in child labor laws
Increased industrialization