Provision of Care for the Poor Shifted from Work Done

question 48

Multiple Choice

Provision of care for the poor shifted from work done by volunteers to paid social work largely because of the application of a "scientific approach." This reflects the idea that ________.

• A) volunteers need to be paid to undergo training to make moral judgments of who is "deserving"
• B) social work should involve the ability to prescribe medication; hence, social workers need to be paid professionals with training in medicine and/or science
• C) it is necessary for the worker to have specific training to gain a scientific understanding of human behaviour and social processes
• D) it is not important to understand the behavioural aspects of clients but only to address physical symptoms
• E) social work in hospitals requires further training for process diagnoses

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Definitions:

Gratuitous Promise

A voluntary promise or agreement without consideration, where the promisor is not legally bound to fulfill the promise.

Common Law

A legal system based on judicial decisions and precedents rather than statutory laws, common in many English-speaking countries.

Consideration

Something of value given by both parties to a contract that induces them to enter into the agreement to exchange mutual performances.

Quantum Meruit

A legal principle meaning "as much as he has deserved," allowing a person to recover reasonable compensation for services or goods provided when no contract exists, or where a contract exists but precise amounts are not specified.