Question 1

What are the three major flaws in the objectivist approach to social problems? For each,explain what the flaw is and how it might confuse us as we try to differentiate between social problems and social conditions.Give examples to illustrate your points.

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Question 2

What is the relationship between rhetoric and feedback within the social problems process?

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Question 3

Which is not one of the six stages in the natural history model of the social problems process?

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A)  social problems work
B)  media coverage
C)  research confirmation
D)  policy outcomesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The impact of claimsmaking on the public's perceptions is typically measured using

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A)  in-depth interviews with leaders.
B)  media analysis.
C)  public opinion polls.
D)  counts of who votes for politicians with particular views.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The term feedback is used to refer to

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A)  the fact that each social problem influences the process through which other social problems will progress.
B)  the fact that each stage in the social problems process influences the stages both before and after it.
C)  the relationship between claimsmakers who are making claims about the same social problem.
D)  the way in which social problems workers can disrupt the social problems process by discrediting the claims made by experts.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The social problems process discussed in your text refers to the process through which

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A)  a condition worsens to become a problem.
B)  people come to define a condition as a social problem.
C)  public officials determine the best way to solve a problem.
D)  a problem is identified,discussed,and acted upon.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C) D

Question 7

Subjectivists tend to think of social problems as

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A)  social conditions that cause problems for people.
B)  the process of responding to social conditions.
C)  social conditions that cause problems for society.
D)  the process of a condition becoming problematic.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is not one of the questions an objectivist may ask to determine whether a social condition is a social problem?

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A)  Is it harmful to individuals or groups?
B)  How many people does it harm?
C)  How serious or damaging is the harm it creates?
D)  Why do people think of it as harmful?E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Your text argues that because we know that knowledge is socially constructed,

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A)  it is important to carefully evaluate claims and evidence.
B)  we can discount knowledge from the hard sciences as less scientific because it fails to focus on the social world.
C)  there is no way to actually understand reality.
D)  all assessments of the world and what is happening in it are equally valid.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The goal of your text is to provide readers with

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A)  a framework for determining which social problems have the greatest impact in the modern United States.
B)  an understanding of what causes social problems.
C)  a better way of thinking about social problems that interest them.
D)  a framework for assessing the objectivity of claims.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 11

Policymaking that is intended to reduce social problems is done by

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A)  school officials.
B)  legislative bodies.
C)  government agencies.
D)  all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The objectivist definition of harm can be criticized for being

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A)  so narrow that it excludes many conditions that may really be problems.
B)  so broad that it is vague to the point of losing its meaning.
C)  so detailed that it is difficult for anyone but experts to understand.
D)  so grounded in the social sciences that it cannot be applied to hard science phenomena.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

The natural history model of social problems outlines the process that

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A)  most social problems go through.
B)  every social problem goes through.
C)  social problems that get solved go through.
D)  social problems that get media attention go through.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above A

Question 14

Why might a wealthy corporation have more power within the social problems process than a low-income community? Be sure to address multiple stages in the process.

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Question 15

What does a subjectivist approach add to our ability to define effectively what is and what is not a social problem?

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Question 16

The role of resources in the social problems process refers to

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A)  access to policymakers.
B)  access to the media.
C)  influence.
D)  all of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The discussion of reclassifying Pluto as a minor planet or an interplanetary body illustrates the fact that

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A)  even scientists are sometimes unsure of what is really a problem.
B)  the way we use and change language reflects our efforts to better describe and understand the world around us.
C)  even natural phenomena are difficult to define clearly.
D)  even those in the hard sciences such as astronomy have a difficult time defining concepts.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

A subjectivist might suggest that heightism is not a social problem in the United States because

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A)  there is no research to indicate that people are discriminated against on the basis of their height.
B)  Americans do not think of discrimination based on height as a problem.
C)  heightism is not illegal in the United States.
D)  discrimination based on height does not hurt enough people to cause serious harm to society.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Describe the six stages in the natural history model of the social problems process.Be sure to clearly describe the actions and actors involved in each stage.

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Question 20

The term social constructionism refers to the way people

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A)  create fresh understandings of the world around them.
B)  learn language from their parents.
C)  use language to define their place in society.
D)  learn to differentiate social conditions from social problems.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 1: The Social Problems Process

What are the three major flaws in the objectivist approach to social problems? For each,explain what the flaw is and how it might confuse us as we try to differentiate between social problems and social conditions.Give examples to illustrate your points.

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What is the relationship between rhetoric and feedback within the social problems process?

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Which is not one of the six stages in the natural history model of the social problems process?

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The impact of claimsmaking on the public's perceptions is typically measured using

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The term feedback is used to refer to

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The social problems process discussed in your text refers to the process through which

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Subjectivists tend to think of social problems as

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Which of the following is not one of the questions an objectivist may ask to determine whether a social condition is a social problem?

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Your text argues that because we know that knowledge is socially constructed,

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Policymaking that is intended to reduce social problems is done by

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The natural history model of social problems outlines the process that

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Why might a wealthy corporation have more power within the social problems process than a low-income community? Be sure to address multiple stages in the process.

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What does a subjectivist approach add to our ability to define effectively what is and what is not a social problem?

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The role of resources in the social problems process refers to

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The discussion of reclassifying Pluto as a minor planet or an interplanetary body illustrates the fact that

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A subjectivist might suggest that heightism is not a social problem in the United States because

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Describe the six stages in the natural history model of the social problems process.Be sure to clearly describe the actions and actors involved in each stage.

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