HSV-100 Week 8 Review Quiz

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    What factors contribute to the welfare of children in the United States?

    • Hunger
    • Poverty
    • Family
    • All of the above
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This quiz evaluates understanding of child welfare, including protective services, foster care, and factors affecting child welfare in the U. S.

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  • 2. 

    The goal of child protective services is:

    • To protect children from abusive situations so they can grow and develop

    • Make parents afraid to discipline their children

    • To remove children from their homes and put them in better ones

    • To keep children in their homes despite harmful effects

    Correct Answer
    A. To protect children from abusive situations so they can grow and develop
    Explanation
    Child protective services aim to safeguard children from abusive situations so that they can have a safe and nurturing environment to grow and develop. This involves identifying and intervening in cases where children are at risk of harm or neglect. The goal is not to make parents afraid to discipline their children, but rather to ensure that discipline is carried out in a healthy and non-abusive manner. While removing children from their homes and placing them in better ones may be a necessary step in some extreme cases, the primary objective is to protect children within their own homes whenever possible.

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  • 3. 

    Foster care is:

    • Physical care for children you are unable to live with their parents or guardians

    • A permanent living solution for abused children

    • Taking place in juvenile detention centers

    • A way for adoptive parents to select children

    Correct Answer
    A. Physical care for children you are unable to live with their parents or guardians
    Explanation
    Foster care refers to providing physical care for children who are unable to live with their parents or guardians. This means that when children cannot stay with their biological parents due to various reasons such as neglect, abuse, or other circumstances, they are placed in the care of foster parents or foster families who provide them with a safe and nurturing environment. Foster care is a temporary arrangement until a more permanent living solution can be found for the children, such as reunification with their biological parents or adoption.

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  • 4. 

    What is the goal of child welfare social work?

    • To ensure the well-being of children by supporting and strengthening families

    • To monitor each family for abuse and neglect

    • To provide adoptive children secure homes

    • To remove children from their biological parents

    Correct Answer
    A. To ensure the well-being of children by supporting and strengthening families
    Explanation
    The goal of child welfare social work is to ensure the well-being of children by supporting and strengthening families. This involves providing assistance and resources to families in order to promote a safe and nurturing environment for children. The focus is on preventing abuse and neglect, rather than simply monitoring families for these issues. Additionally, the goal is to keep children with their biological parents whenever possible, rather than removing them from their homes.

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  • 5. 

    An example of emotional abuse of a child may be:

    • Hitting

    • Threatening

    • Scratching

    • Kicking

    Correct Answer
    A. Threatening
    Explanation
    Emotional abuse can take various forms, including threatening a child. Threatening behavior can cause significant emotional distress and harm to a child, as it creates a climate of fear and insecurity. It can lead to long-term psychological effects, such as low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Threatening a child is a form of emotional abuse because it undermines their sense of safety and can have lasting negative impacts on their overall well-being.

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  • 6. 

    If a parent spanks a child too hard and causes injury, it is considered

    • Neglect

    • Emotional abuse

    • Sexual abuse

    • Physical abuse

    Correct Answer
    A. Physical abuse
    Explanation
    If a parent spanks a child too hard and causes injury, it is considered physical abuse. Physical abuse refers to any intentional act of causing physical harm or injury to a child. In this scenario, the parent's action of spanking the child too hard and resulting in injury falls under the category of physical abuse as it involves the use of physical force that causes harm to the child.

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  • 7. 

    Individuals designated as mandated reporters are:

    • Encouraged to talk to parents or guardians when they see signs of abuse or neglect

    • Required by law to report signs of abuse and neglect to authorities

    • Only allowed to report abuse if they have permission from the parent or guardian

    • Commonly reporting things that are not true

    Correct Answer
    A. Required by law to report signs of abuse and neglect to authorities
    Explanation
    Mandated reporters are individuals who are legally obligated to report any signs or suspicions of abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities. This requirement is in place to ensure the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable individuals. Mandated reporters are not only encouraged, but legally required to report such incidents, regardless of whether they have permission from the parent or guardian. Reporting false information is not a characteristic of mandated reporters and goes against their ethical and legal obligations.

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  • 8. 

    The failure of a parent or guardian to provide for a child’s basic needs is called:

    • Abuse

    • Disinterest

    • Unloving

    • Neglect

    Correct Answer
    A. Neglect
    Explanation
    Neglect refers to the failure of a parent or guardian to provide for a child's basic needs. This can include neglecting to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, or supervision. Neglect is considered a form of child abuse as it can have serious physical, emotional, and developmental consequences for the child.

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  • 9. 

    Social workers should have a knowledge base of which area to be effective child welfare workers:

    • Child development

    • Parenting issues

    • Family dynamics

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Social workers should have a knowledge base in child development, parenting issues, and family dynamics to be effective child welfare workers. Child development knowledge helps them understand the physical, cognitive, and emotional growth of children, enabling them to provide appropriate support and interventions. Understanding parenting issues allows social workers to address challenges parents may face in raising their children and offer guidance and resources. Knowledge of family dynamics helps social workers understand the interactions and relationships within families, enabling them to assess and intervene in cases where child welfare is at risk. Having knowledge in all these areas equips social workers with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in child welfare and enables them to effectively support children and families.

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  • 10. 

    Creating a legal family for children when the birth family is unable or unwilling to parent is called:

    • Institutionalization

    • Adoption

    • Child protective services

    • Foster care

    Correct Answer
    A. Adoption
    Explanation
    Adoption is the correct answer because it refers to the process of creating a legal family for children when their birth family is unable or unwilling to parent. It involves permanently transferring parental rights and responsibilities from the birth parents to the adoptive parents. Adoption provides children with a stable and loving home environment, ensuring their well-being and giving them the opportunity to grow up in a supportive family setting.

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  • 11. 

    What is child welfare?

    • A system that protects, promotes and encourages growth and development in children

    • A system that helps children achieve their full potential

    • A system that helps children function at their optimal level in their communities

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Child welfare refers to a system that encompasses various measures aimed at safeguarding and supporting the well-being of children. It includes protecting children from harm, promoting their overall growth and development, and assisting them in reaching their full potential. Additionally, child welfare also involves ensuring that children can function effectively within their communities. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above" as all the options accurately describe different aspects of child welfare.

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  • 12. 

    Alternative Response is different from traditional child protective services because:

    • It fails to address issues of abuse and neglect

    • It requires that parents complete parenting classes

    • There is no investigation and participation is voluntary

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. There is no investigation and participation is voluntary
    Explanation
    Alternative Response is different from traditional child protective services because there is no investigation and participation is voluntary. Unlike traditional child protective services, Alternative Response does not involve a formal investigation to determine if abuse or neglect has occurred. Instead, it offers voluntary services and support to families, focusing on prevention and early intervention rather than punitive measures. This approach allows families to actively participate in the process and seek help without the fear of being reported or having their children removed from their care.

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  • 13. 

    Which of the following is NOT a type of residential placement service?

    • Detention centers

    • Foster homes

    • Group homes

    • Halfway houses

    Correct Answer
    A. Foster homes
    Explanation
    Detention centers, group homes, and halfway houses are all types of residential placement services. However, foster homes are not considered a type of residential placement service. Foster homes are temporary living arrangements for children who are unable to live with their biological parents, whereas residential placement services typically refer to long-term or semi-permanent living arrangements for individuals who require specialized care or support.

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