1. By the end of the 4th grade, African-American, Hispanic and low-income students are already two years behind grade level. By the time they reach the 12th grade they are four years behind.
- True
- False
2. According to the OECD, what is the percentage of Americans living in poverty
A. 22.0%
B. 12.5%
C. 17.3%
D. 5.8%
3. In the Sociocultural Self Model of Behvaior, what are the two components that influence the individual/”self”
A. Sterotypes & Self-esteem
B. Structural Conditions & Individual Characteristics
C. Environment & Money
D. Heredity & Education
4. What is the key component to measure the level of health in a country?
A. Infant mortality rate
B. Obesity Rate
C. High school graduation rates
D. Divorce Rates
5. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act introduced these innovation programs to assist youth and poverty.
- True
- False
6. Name 2 other groups of individuals that can join the coalition to eradicate poverty.
7. The Patient Protection Affordable Care Act has provided preventive care, such as immunizations, to children at no cost to the parents.
- True
- False
Answers
1. True 2. C. 3. B. 4. A 5. True 6. Social work, prison system, family, corporations…..the possibility is endless 7. True