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Program Design & Implementation Flashcards

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  1. A sociological practitioner is tasked with choosing between a needs-based and a strengths-based program model. A strengths-based approach is MOST appropriate when:

    Answer: The goal is to build on existing community assets and individual capacities

    Strengths-based models center community assets and individual resilience rather than deficits or problems.

  2. During program implementation, a practitioner observes that front-line staff are informally modifying activities based on their personal beliefs. This is BEST described as:

    Answer: Implementation drift, which threatens fidelity and equity

    Unsanctioned informal modifications represent implementation drift, which can reduce program effectiveness and create unequal service delivery.

  3. Which type of program goal is MOST aligned with SMART criteria?

    Answer: To reduce youth unemployment in ZIP code 12345 by 15% within 18 months as measured by local labor data

    SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound — the second option meets all five criteria.

  4. When designing a program for older adults experiencing social isolation, which of the following is the most sociologically informed approach?

    Answer: Addressing structural factors such as transportation, housing density, and social network loss alongside individual services

    Sociological practitioners address structural and environmental conditions that produce isolation, not only individual symptoms.

  5. In program implementation, 'dosage' refers to:

    Answer: The amount, frequency, and duration of program services a participant receives

    Dosage in program design describes how much intervention a participant receives and is critical to replicating effective outcomes.

  6. A program serving low-income families integrates a referral network to connect participants with external services. This approach is BEST described as:

    Answer: A wraparound or integrated services model addressing multiple needs simultaneously

    Wraparound models coordinate multiple community services around a family's holistic needs rather than addressing one domain in isolation.

  7. Which risk factor is MOST likely to undermine the long-term sustainability of a community program?

    Answer: Dependence on a single short-term grant with no diversified funding strategy

    Programs relying on a single funding source are highly vulnerable to closure when that grant ends.