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What does the text suggest about the diversity of ideas in social development theory and practice?
What does the text suggest about the diversity of ideas in social development theory and practice?
- The diverse normative beliefs in social development lead to varied approaches. (correct)
- All scholars and practitioners agree on a single approach to social development.
- There is a lack of diversity in ideas in social development.
- The diversity of ideas in social development is a recent phenomenon.
What is a key characteristic of social development as defined in the text?
What is a key characteristic of social development as defined in the text?
- Static nature focusing on maintaining preexisting conditions
- Planned social change promoting population well-being (correct)
- Exclusive focus on short-term interventions
- Immediate transfer of resources
How does social development differ from static approaches according to the text?
How does social development differ from static approaches according to the text?
- Static approaches prioritize planned social change.
- Static approaches involve dynamic transformative change.
- Social development focuses on maintaining preexisting conditions.
- Social development emphasizes transformative change over immediate resource transfer. (correct)
Why has no single, agreed-upon definition of social development emerged yet?
Why has no single, agreed-upon definition of social development emerged yet?
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What is one limitation of the definition of social development provided in the text?
What is one limitation of the definition of social development provided in the text?
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What aspect of social development should be stressed based on the text?
What aspect of social development should be stressed based on the text?
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