One way of eliciting information is simply to ask questions.
A) True
B) False
The primary argument in support of the idea that the federal poverty threshold overestimates hardship is
A) in the United States, anyone with initiative can avoid poverty.
B) the threshold should take into account the in-kind benefits received by the poor.
C) welfare provides sufficient income to raise families out of poverty.
D) all of these.
It is important to emphasize the strengths of colleagues and administrators when dealing with them.
A) True
B) False
Those who argue that the federal poverty threshold underestimates hardship say
A) the multiplier used to determine the threshold as three times the cost of food is too low.
B) the Economy Food Plan requires too much knowledge and effort to implement.
C) it is not based on the long-term needs of a family.
D) all of these.
Genuineness portrays a sense of honesty to others and generally makes them feel that here is someone they can trust.
A) True
B) False
The Federal Poverty Threshold is based on the expectation that a family will spend about _____ of its income on food.
A) 1/2
B) 1/4
C) 1/3
D) 1/8
Empathy can be used to enhance the effectiveness of interpersonal interactions during confrontations.
A) True
B) False
What are some of the reasons and outcomes for the conversion from AFDC to TANF?
What will be an ideal response?
Empathy always means that you think another individual's feelings are positive and that you have the same feelings yourself.
A) True
B) False
Discuss the effect of the Great Depression on the view that poverty was a problem of personal irresponsibility and what the result of this was, in terms of de Swanns's conditions for collective action.
What will be an ideal response?