Community Work

What does the term cross-pollination in the context of various fields of practice identify?

The first city in Canada that the WHO officially accepted as a Global Age-Friendly Community Toronto Ontario in 2010.

To understand how society is doing various objective data tools are used. Which is an example discussed in your text?

All of the following are examples of Canada’s mixed economy service sectors EXCEPT which?

Canada’s aging population is creating a greater demand for skilled immigrants.

Supportive housing for elderly typically offers a combination of an independent living space and a range of services.

Your client is setting goals to attend school. According to Maslow’s hierarchy which level is your client functioning?

A senior in social housing relies on OldAgeSecurity& Guaranteed Income Supplement what % of their income pays rent?

To colonial governments, what did the term assimilation imply?

Girls are more likely than boys to have a disability

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was the first national constitution to refer to persons with a disability.

Which of the following is the potential negative consequence referred to by the term caregiver strain?

Which Canadian prime minister aimed to totally assimilate Aboriginal peoples into the mainstream society?

Age affects older adults’ ability to drive safely

According to Maslow’s original theory, which of the following needs must be met first before all others?

A low birth rate is a major contributor to population aging in Canada.

Which of the following statements describes seniors today?

Who does the “sandwich generation” refer to?

Many social movements have taken place in Canada. Which of the following did NOT occur?

Within voluntary social agencies, which of the following describes a radical change that must now be done?

Effective school-to-work transitions for youth is one example in helping Canadians with disabilities find & keep jobs.

What does the paternal role in Aboriginal affairs reveal about the government’s belief about Aboriginal peoples?

Which of the following describes what voluntary social agencies used to do, but what they have to do now?

Twenty-five percent of status First Nations children live in poverty

Canada has always had an open-door immigration policy.

While age raises the risk for dementia, most people do not develop dementia as they age.

Many people find it rewarding to work in the field of social work. Studies show many workers are leaving the field. Why?

To understand how society is doing subjective data collection tools are used. Which is an example of this type of tool?

From an impairment perspective, where is the cause of a disability found?

Of the professional helpers, which of the following is the most closely associated with the social welfare system?

A disability is a condition that restricts a person’s ability to perform tasks that are normal for their age.

What proportion of Canadians is expected to be over sixty-five by 2051?

Most immigrants to Canada settle in Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver.

Approximately how many Canadians were living in residential health, social welfare, or correctional settings?

Based on Statistics Canada, how many individuals were born outside of Canada?

What was the primary reason the Government of Canada wanted Aboriginal children to attend residential schools?

In what year was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms enacted?

What is the welfare wall?

According to current definitions, an Inuit is not considered to be an Aboriginal person.

No singular social work program exists with a focus specifically on Aboriginal culture, philosophy, and values.

Which measuring device identifies the minimum level of income required for a family to purchase food shelter & basics?

There is a hierarchy of racism in Canada.

What is the largest group of individuals who immigrated to Canada in 2011?

Older adults are more likely to be victims of crime than younger people

The scientific approach to helping families emerged during the 1920s and 1930s. What was it commonly known as?

If you are a Canadian youth, which of the following mental health disorders are you most likely to have?

Which of the following describes the Métis people?

The demand for gerontological social work is expected to decline in the coming decades.

The largest single visible-minority group in Canada is Aboriginal peoples.

What is a social or economic indicator?

A community that is age-friendly is likely to protect vulnerable seniors.

Counseling couples preparing for child birth&sitting on a agency’s prenatal board, falls under what areas of social work

Which concept ensures that initiatives will be available to all seniors, regardless of their level of need?

Which of the following does NOT support an explanation of why Canada needs immigrants?

Marie has a disability making it difficult to leave her house. Which types of services is most appropriate?

By law, Aboriginal peoples have a right to self-government.

In 2031, according to 2010 Canadian Statistics, what % of Canadians will belong to a visible-minority group?

What does the Government of Canada use the low-income measure (LIM) for?

What is systemic change within a social agency most likely to modify?

For organizational change to succeed, a commitment to all of the following is important EXCEPT which?

For most families that have a child with a disability, what poses the greatest challenge?

Why were the institutions of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries NOT considered community-based?

Ageism is a philosophy that respects the elders in a given society

What are Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the National Anti-Poverty Organization (NAPO) two examples of?

“Our goal should be to help them fit in as normally as possible.” Which perspective would best describe this statement?

Canadian governments recognize youth as a priority for new policies and programs. What has increased for this interest?

Age-friendly work environments offer more flexible work arrangements & elimination of discrimination older workers.

What must be effectively managed to be considered resilient?

Canadian Bill of Rights was the first legislation addressing issue of discrimination

Which social problem do policymakers see as being synonymous with social exclusion?

Almost 82 percent of adults with a disability have multiple disabilities

Women with a disability are at a much higher risk of abuse than women without a disability

How many First Nations communities placed in the 100 worst communities in Canada?

Non-Aboriginal workers may be effective helpers if they first receive Aboriginal cultural awareness training.

Indicators of Well-being has3 types of indicators used to measure well-being of Canadians. Which is NOT an indicator?