Chapter 14 Flashcards
Which type of social work approach is best suited to the rural setting?
generalist practice
Which of the following statements best describes the U.S. rural and urban classification system?
the system has limited utility because it is based on population size and not behavioral attributes
Social networks in rural settings are
less formal and organized than those found in urban areas
When comparing people in rural areas to their counterparts in urban areas, those who live in rural areas tend to
have fewer resources available to them
Politically, rural environments are usually characterized as
conservative
Which of the following individuals acts most like a social worker in rural communities?
county agent
A social worker in a rural environment is least likely to encounter
a professional network that provides opportunities for consultation and feedback
Who would be considered most likely to be an outsider in a rural community?
persons from metro or urban areas
Which service, even if available at no cost to the client, is least likely to be used in a rural area?
mental health counseling
The unemployment rate in rural areas compared to urban areas is typically
higher
The county extension office in rural areas is funded by the
U.S. Department of Agriculture
The term telemedicine refers to
the availability of medical consultation and advice via telecommunications
The per capita income in rural areas compared to urban areas is
lower
The small farmer in rural communities is
slowly becoming a thing of the past
The idea that issues of equality and ecojustive in humanity’s relationship with nature must be considered when making environmental decisions is termed
deep ecology
