A social policy to help the poor is a Per Child Tax Credit, which is also known as __________.
A) residual income credit
B) a positive income level
C) a negative income tax
D) progressive taxation
What qualifies as drug abuse depends on social norms.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Often little is done about a social problem until
a. Congress investigates the matter.
b. it becomes public knowledge.
c. a powerful group feels outraged or threatened.
d. all of the above.
Alton is a heterosexual man in prison. While he would prefer to have sex with a woman, he engages in sexual acts with other male prisoners because no women are available. This illustrates __________.
A) situational homosexual behavior
B) sexual harassment
C) misogyny
D) patriarchy
__________ requires offenders to compensate their victims for harm created. This is a form of retribution.
A) Rehabilitation
B) Restitution
C) Deterrence
D) Diversion
All of the following are elements of a social problem except
a. it has persisted over time.
b. it has caused damage to individuals in society.
c. it has offended the values of the entire society.
d. it has caused disagreement over proposed solutions.
In the 1950s, doctors recommended cigarettes for one's health.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When members of a football team found out that the quarterback was a homosexual, they assaulted him. This is an example of a __________.
A) hate crime
B) civil union
C) domestic partnership
D) suffragist
When experiencing emotional problems, the poor are more likely to experience __________.
A) psychoanalysis
B) group therapy
C) drug therapy
D) electroconvulsive therapy
When did the United States federal government begin funding religious charity organizations?
A) From the beginning of the country.
B) Since the Great Depression.
C) In the past few years.
D) The United States federal government does not fund religious charities.
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