The Role of the Government Performance and Results Act in Supporting

question 8

Multiple Choice

The role of the Government Performance and Results Act in supporting research utilization in social work includes:

• A) Forcing agencies and organizations receiving federal funds to become more accountable for their results.
• B) Centering agency focus on processes such as what services are provided, in what context, and at what cost.
• C) Discouraging agencies from focusing on outcome measures such as use of resources and the effects of treatment on participants.
• D) Requiring social workers applying for federal grant funding to hire assistance in collecting and reporting data.

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Definitions:

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the meaning of a given situation for their well-being.

Secondary Appraisal

The evaluation of one's ability to cope with the consequences of a stressful event.

Physiological Response

The body's automatic reactions to internal or external stimuli, including changes in heart rate, breathing, and hormone levels.

Downward Comparison

A social comparison strategy where individuals compare themselves to others who are less well off in order to feel better about their own situation.