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What is social policy?
What is social policy?
- Decisions made by social workers to address immediate needs
- Policies that are only implemented in response to wars or depression
- Laws and regulations that only affect national level government
- Any government enactment that affects the well-being of people (correct)
According to Herrick, what influences how policy makers respond to human needs?
According to Herrick, what influences how policy makers respond to human needs?
- Power dynamics and how they conceptualize human needs (correct)
- Historical events and global trends
- Social workers' recommendations
- Public opinion and media influence
What is the role of social workers in the implementation of social policies?
What is the role of social workers in the implementation of social policies?
- They only provide recommendations for social policies
- They primarily focus on individual counseling
- They have no role in the implementation of social policies
- They play a huge role in implementing social policies (correct)
In the early 21st century, what idea does Herrick propound regarding state welfare policies?
In the early 21st century, what idea does Herrick propound regarding state welfare policies?
What do social policies reflect according to the text?
What do social policies reflect according to the text?