Social Development: Exploring Factors for Sustainable Development

Question 1

Which principle is central to Amartya Sen's Capability Approach?

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Individuals should be free to develop and choose their valued capabilities.

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Capabilities are set at birth and cannot be significantly altered.

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Economic growth should be the sole focus of development efforts.

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Government should tightly control capability allocation to ensure fairness.

Question 2

According to the World Health Organization, which of the following is NOT a primary factor influencing social development?

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Climate change

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Income and poverty

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Education

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Gender equality

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a key component of Amartya Sen's Capability Approach?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Life expectancy

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Literacy rate

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Political participation

Question 4

Which of the factors listed below is NOT typically considered a social determinant of health?

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Genetics

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Income

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Education

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Social support

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT directly impact overall health and well-being, though it may affect other life aspects?

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Genetic makeup

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Income level

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Education level

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Social support

Question 6

According to Sen's Capability Approach, what is essential for development?

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Being able to make choices and live a fulfilling life

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Having enough resources

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Having strong beliefs and values

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Having supportive government policies

Question 7

In Sen's Capability Approach, which element is NOT considered a crucial aspect of human well-being?

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Goods

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Functionings

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Freedom

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Opportunities

Question 8

Which of the following is **not** a concept in Amartya Sen's Capability Approach to development?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Functionings

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Capabilities

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Freedom

Question 9

Which of the following is **not** a social determinant of health?

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Personal genetics

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Education level

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Income

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Social support networks

Question 10

Which element is absent from Amartya Sen's Capability Approach to development?

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Commodities

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Functionings

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Agency

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Well-being

Question 11

Which of these is widely recognized as the most influential social factor affecting health outcomes?

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Income and socioeconomic status

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Access to quality healthcare facilities

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Genetic predisposition and inherited traits

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Educational attainment and literacy levels

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a major social determinant of health?

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Genetics

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Access to healthcare services

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Educational attainment

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Income and wealth

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can be modified to improve health outcomes?

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Genetics and biological factors

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Educational attainment

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Income and wealth

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Working conditions

Question 14

Which of these is a key social factor that affects health?

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Level of education

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Economic status

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Availability of medical treatments

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Genetic makeup

Question 15

Which of Amartya Sen's theories focuses on individuals' abilities and freedoms as key factors in achieving well-being?

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Capability Approach

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Human Development Index

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Social Protection

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Participatory Development

Question 16

Which of the following is a personal factor that affects health, rather than a social determinant of health?

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Personal behavior

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Access to healthcare

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Education level

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Income and wealth

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health? Provide a brief explanation for your choice.

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Genetics

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Income

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Education

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Social support

Question 18

Which factor is considered a primary determinant of health according to the World Health Organization's framework?

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Income and social status

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Access to healthcare

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Availability of clean water

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Prevalence of infectious diseases

Question 19

According to Amartya Sen's Capability Approach, what is a crucial element of development?

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Converting resources into useful outcomes

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Economic growth

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Educational attainment

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Access to healthcare

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?

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Astrological sign

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Education

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Occupation

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?

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Genetics

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Gender

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Culture

Question 22

Which factor weakens social capital within a community?

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High levels of social inequality

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Trust and reciprocity

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Strong social networks

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Effective communication channels

Question 23

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of social exclusion?

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Low levels of social trust and a sense of belonging

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High levels of community involvement and access to resources

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Strong social networks and connections within a community

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Fair distribution of opportunities and access to services

Question 24

As per the World Health Organization, which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?

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Genetics

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Income and social status

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Education

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Access to clean water

Question 25

What is a defining characteristic of social capital?

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High levels of trust and reciprocity

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Abundant natural resources

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Government regulations and policies

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High levels of income inequality

Question 26

Which indicator is commonly used to measure a country's overall social and economic well-being?

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Human Development Index (HDI)

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Gross National Product (GNP) per capita

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Literacy rate

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Question 27

Which of the following is a characteristic of social equality?

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Equal distribution of wealth and income

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Unequal access to opportunities and resources

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Discrimination and prejudice against certain social groups

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Limited social mobility and barriers to upward mobility

Question 28

Which fundamental principles are prioritized by Sen's Capability Approach in promoting well-being and development?

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Individual freedom, expanded capabilities, and fostered equality

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Economic growth over social equity

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Government intervention and top-down development strategies

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Improving health and education outcomes only

Question 29

Sen's Capability Approach emphasizes what key aspect of development?

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Expanding people's capabilities and freedoms, beyond just income.

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Economic growth as the primary driver of development.

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Measuring development solely based on per capita income.

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A top-down approach to development with centralized decision-making.

Question 30

In Amartya Sen's Capability Approach, what is the main area of focus?

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Relationship between social conditions and well-being

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Economic growth rates

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Income inequality

Question 31

In the context of social protection, which of the following is NOT a recommended intervention strategy to mitigate social vulnerabilities?

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Encouraging the privatization of social services.

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Providing conditional cash transfers to low-income households.

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Investing in social insurance programs, such as unemployment benefits and pensions.

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Promoting microfinance initiatives to support small business development among marginalized populations.

Question 32

Which concept emphasizes human well-being based on individuals' abilities and chances, not just their accomplishments?

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Capability Approach

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Gross National Product (GNP)

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Human Development Index (HDI)

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Social Capital

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a key social determinant of health?

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Genetic makeup

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Access to education

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Income level

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Availability of social support networks

Question 34

According to Sen's Capability Approach, which aspect is crucial for development?

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Individual freedoms and capabilities

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Economic growth

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State-provided social protection

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International aid

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a key social determinant of health, as defined by the World Health Organization?

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Genetics

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Access to healthcare

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Education

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Environmental factors

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a social factor considered in the Social Determinants of Health framework?

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Personal responsibility

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Access to healthcare

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Education level

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Income and wealth

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a social determinant of health?

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Air pollution

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Income and poverty

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Education

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Social support networks

Question 38

How does social development contribute to economic growth?

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Provides a skilled and healthy workforce

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Always ensures equitable social development

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Has no causal relationship with economic growth

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Can occur without any social development

Question 39

Which of these is NOT considered a key social determinant of health?

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Personal responsibility

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Access to healthcare

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Education level

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Income and poverty status

Question 40

What is a key characteristic of a social determinant of health?

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It can be changed through policy interventions.

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It is a factor influenced by personal choice.

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It is the sole cause of health outcomes.

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It is primarily related to access to healthcare.

Question 41

According to Sen's Capability Approach, society's primary duty in enhancing individual well-being is to:

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Ensure individuals have the freedom and opportunities to develop their abilities and live fulfilling lives.

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Provide basic necessities like food, water, and shelter.

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Prioritize economic growth and poverty reduction as the main ways to improve well-being.

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Intervene in personal decision-making to guarantee optimal well-being choices.

Question 42

Social capital, encompassing social networks and trust, is vital for economic development. How does social capital contribute to this process?

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By fostering social connections and trust, social capital facilitates the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and resources, leading to innovation and economic growth.

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Social capital primarily enhances trust within communities, leading to increased investment and economic prosperity.

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Social capital primarily reduces poverty by providing access to social welfare programs and safety nets.

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Social capital is unrelated to economic development and solely contributes to social cohesion.

Question 43

Examine the multifaceted social challenges and opportunities presented by aging societies, particularly their implications for healthcare, social protection systems, and intergenerational solidarity.

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Aging societies provide unique opportunities to enhance intergenerational solidarity, fostering connections and active aging.

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Aging societies offer ample resources and healthcare advancements, minimizing social development challenges.

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The healthcare needs of aging populations can be adequately addressed without modifying existing healthcare systems.

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Social protection systems in aging societies can remain static as the proportion of older adults increases.

Question 44

Discuss the ethical considerations that social development practitioners must address in their interventions, including potential unintended consequences, power imbalances, and cultural sensitivities.

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Social development practitioners are responsible for considering the ethical implications of their interventions and minimizing potential harms.

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Ethical dimensions should only be considered for large-scale interventions.

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Unintended consequences, power imbalances, and cultural sensitivities are not ethical concerns in social development.

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Existing ethical guidelines are sufficient to address all ethical dimensions of social development interventions.

Question 45

Which of the following is not a primary social factor impacting development?

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Economic growth

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Health

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Education

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Gender equality

Question 46

How are health and development interconnected?

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Health and development are mutually dependent.

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Health is a prerequisite for development.

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Development is a prerequisite for health.

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There is no relationship between health and development.

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT considered a key social factor that contributes to development?

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Corruption

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Health

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Education

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Gender equality

Question 48

Which theory proposes that economic development inevitably leads to social development?

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Modernisation theory

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Dependency theory

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Post-colonial theory

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Sustainable development theory

Question 49

How does social protection contribute to social development?

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Both b and c

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Reduces vulnerability to poverty and social exclusion

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Promotes social inclusion by providing access to essential services

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Ensures access to healthcare, education, and social welfare programs

Question 50

How can social development interventions effectively tackle the interconnectedness of social factors and their cumulative impact on marginalized communities?

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By considering the intersectionality of social factors and designing interventions that address multiple factors simultaneously.

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By solely focusing on economic empowerment programs.

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By prioritizing interventions that target only one specific social factor, such as health.

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By implementing interventions that are designed to address the unique challenges faced by each marginalized group.

Question 51

Which of the following is a key indicator commonly used to measure health status within a society?

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Infant mortality rate

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Literacy rate

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GDP per capita

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Unemployment rate

Question 52

What is the overarching goal of social protection programs?

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To alleviate poverty and reduce vulnerability

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To promote economic growth

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To improve health and education outcomes

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To strengthen civil society

Question 53

Which of the following is not considered a 'key social factor' influencing development?

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Economic growth

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Health

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Education

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Environmental sustainability

Question 54

How do economic disparities affect health, education, and social cohesion in developing countries?

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Economic inequalities contribute to poorer health outcomes for disadvantaged communities.

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Economic disparities have little impact on these developmental outcomes.

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Economic disparities do not affect educational opportunities and outcomes.

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Economic disparities strengthen social cohesion by promoting equality and shared purpose.

Question 55

What is a key benefit of employing qualitative research methods in social development studies?

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Provides detailed understanding of social phenomena

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Involves lower costs and shorter duration than quantitative methods

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Ensures higher objectivity through standardized data collection

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Is only appropriate for small-scale research projects

Question 56

How does technology impact marginalized communities? Consider both its potential to empower and disempower.

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Empowering: Access to education, healthcare, and financial services.

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Disempowering: Exacerbating inequalities and creating a digital divide.

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Inherently empowering: Always leads to positive outcomes.

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Neutral impact: No significant effect on social development.

Question 57

How does social protection contribute to social development?

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By providing safety nets for vulnerable populations and promoting social justice

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By promoting economic growth only

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By improving health outcomes only

Question 58

Which of the following is a hallmark of a strong civil society?

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Active participation of citizens in decision-making and holding government accountable

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Focus on profit-making

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Limited government involvement

Question 59

How does gender equality contribute to social development?

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By enabling women's full participation in society and empowering them economically

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By solely reducing poverty rates

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By solely improving health outcomes

Question 60

How does health contribute to social development?

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By improving the overall well-being, productivity, and human capital of a population

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By solely promoting gender equality

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By solely increasing social mobility

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By solely reducing government spending on social services

Question 61

Which of the following is a widely recognized indicator of social development?

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Life expectancy at birth

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Number of people living in poverty

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Military spending

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Question 62

What is the overarching goal of social development?

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To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all individuals and communities

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To solely reduce political corruption

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To solely maximize economic growth

Question 63

Which of the following is considered a best practice for fostering social development?

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Investing in comprehensive early childhood development programs

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Increasing military spending

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Restricting immigration

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Reducing taxes only for businesses

Question 64

Which of the following factors is NOT considered a social determinant of health?

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Genetic Makeup

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Education level

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Healthcare access

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Income level