Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Health Management and Social Care

The role of social care across the lifespan: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on The role of social care across the lifespan.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following is categorized as a form of formal social care provided by the government or NGOs according to the syllabus?

Question 2

1 mark

How does the experience of social care and social support contribute to an individual's personal development beyond just receiving help?

Question 3

1 mark

An individual participates in a community program to assist the elderly. According to the role of social care, what is the internal psychological change intended by such commitment?

Question 4

1 mark

According to the curriculum, which of the following is a potential negative consequence arising from the breakdown of community bonds?

Question 5

1 mark

How does the curriculum suggest that social care contributes to the development of an individual's social identity?

Question 6

2 marks

What is the primary function of the social support network provided by the private sphere (informal care) regarding individual growth, according to the roles of social care?

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Question 7

4 marks

Explain how the experience of social care and social support helps an individual gain personal confidence and develop essential life skills.

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Question 8

5 marks

Analyze the specific consequence arising from the breakdown of communication among people in a community, and explain why this consequence necessitates external formal support services.

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Question 9

6 marks

In modern urban societies like Hong Kong, community bonds are often weakened by various social factors. Consider a scenario where a high-density neighborhood experiences frequent turnover of residents and long working hours among its inhabitants.

(a) Identify two social factors mentioned in the curriculum that lead to the breaking down of community bonds and relationships. (2 points)
(b) Based on the curriculum, state two possible negative consequences of the breakdown of these community bonds for the neighborhood. (2 points)
(c) Explain how informal social care provided by the private sphere can help an individual grow within such a community. (2 points)

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Question 10

5 marks

Social care plays a vital role in modern urban communities where traditional bonds may be weakening. Answer the following based on the curriculum:

(a) Identify three social factors that contribute to the breaking down of community bonds in contemporary society. (3 points)

(b) Explain the specific role of informal care provided within the private sphere in relation to an individual's development. (2 points)

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