Author Question: Which of the following is a true statement in relation to the concept of poverty? a. Poverty ... (Read 94 times)

future617RT · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following is a true statement in relation to the concept of poverty?

a. Poverty affects only a small segment of the population.
b. Poor people expect others to work with them in making things better.
c. Communication strategies that empower the poor to take small steps toward dependence are most effective.
d. Lack of essential resources is associated with political and personal powerlessness.

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a secondary group

a. There is not a designated leader.
b. They have a prescribed structure.
c. They lack identified specific goals.
d. The group remains together even when goals are achieved.

firehawk60 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Poverty is a difficult but important sociocultural concept because it has an adverse effect on a large segment of the population, limiting their options in health care. Lack of essential resources is associated with political and personal powerlessness. The idea that the poor can exercise choice or make a difference in their lives is not part of their worldview. People living in poverty may overlook opportunities simply because life experience tells them that they cannot trust their own efforts to produce change. Poor people often look to others, but do not expect others to work with them in making things better. Communication strategies that acknowledge, support, and empower the poor to take small steps to independence are most effective.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Secondary groups differ from primary groups in purpose and function because they have a prescribed structure; a designated leader; and specific goals. When the group completes its task or achieves its goals, the group disbands.