Week 4 Pre-Test: Community

James and Abigail live in a neighborhood where they are exposed to physical toxins such as lead in the soil and paint, as well as neighborhood violence. Which theory identifies the danger of such exposure on children's development?

• Social Organizational Theory

• Institutional Model Theory

• Stress Theory

• Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Stress Theory, which identifies the danger of exposure to physical toxins and neighborhood violence on children's development.

In Jackson's neighborhood, what is characterized by the strength of local institutions and the amount of willingness of the community to become involved on behalf of the common good?

• Stress Theory

• Social Organizational Theory

• Institutional Model Theory

• Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory

Answer explanation

Social Organizational Theory is characterized by the strength of local institutions and the amount of willingness of the community to become involved on behalf of the common good.

In a study conducted by Anika and Oliver, which theory holds that the resources of the community rather than the neighbors make the most difference?

• Stress Theory

• Social Organizational Theory

• Institutional Model Theory

• Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory

Answer explanation

Institutional Model Theory holds that the resources of the community, rather than the neighbors, make the most difference.

According to Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory, which system involves how communities interacted with families and peers and schools? For example, how does Sophia's school interact with her family and her peer group?

• Mesosystem

• Exosystem

• Macrosystem

• Microsystem

Answer explanation

According to Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory, the system that involves how communities interacted with families, peers, and schools is the Mesosystem.

In which year did Pew Research study the changing demographics of where more of the population is residing?

• 2015

• 2016

• 2017

• 2018

Answer explanation

In 2017, Pew Research studied the changing demographics of where more of the population is residing.

Lily and Ava are discussing different types of areas. What type of areas are typically more dense than rural areas but less dense than urban areas?

• Suburbs

• Cities

• Towns

• Villages

Answer explanation

Suburbs are typically more dense than rural areas but less dense than urban areas, making them the correct choice.

Grace and Liam are studying the impact of different factors on children's outcomes. What does Social Organizational Theory emphasize as key to having better outcomes for children?

• Economic condition

• Physical environment

• Social integration and participation

• Educational attainment

Answer explanation

Social Organizational Theory emphasizes social integration and participation as key to having better outcomes for children.

Charlotte and Arjun are discussing different types of playgrounds. What are Adventure Playgrounds?

• Playgrounds with strict adult supervision

• Playgrounds with real materials and no direct adult direction

• Playgrounds with only plastic equipment

• Playgrounds that are only indoors

Answer explanation

Adventure Playgrounds are defined as playgrounds with real materials and no direct adult direction, allowing children to explore and create on their own.

Ethan is researching different types of community organizations for his school project. Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of community organization or agency?

• Businesses

• Social organizations

• Transportation

• Educational institutions

Answer explanation

Educational institutions are NOT listed as a type of community organization or agency in the given options.

Noah and Hannah are discussing homelessness. What is a common misconception about homelessness?

• Homelessness is only about people living on the street

• Homelessness includes people living in abandoned buildings

• Homelessness includes people using emergency shelters

• Homelessness includes people staying with family or friends

Answer explanation

Homelessness is only about people living on the street because it is a common misconception that homelessness only refers to individuals living on the streets, but it also includes those in abandoned buildings, emergency shelters, or staying with family or friends.