As an introductory social work student, you have been exposed to the main goals and values of social work as well as the ethical standards guiding social work practice. You have been taught that equity, social justice, individual worth and dignity are important values that social workers and other human service practitioners must uphold. b)Critically examine the extent to which these social safety and social protection measures align with or contradicts the values of social justice, equity, and dignity and worth of individuals.

Not all members of the radio audience of orson welles' war of the worlds broadcast panicked immediately. indeed, some didn't panic until they looked out of the window and saw empty streets; others didn't panic until they saw streets full of traffic. it was after checking out the situation that these citizens decided that the martians had indeed invaded earth. this example illustrates that contagion can result when people look to others for the interpretation of ambiguous situations . can result when cultural norms reinforce people's most likely responses. occurs primarily because humans are by nature irrational creatures. is especially likely when people are motivated to make independent decisions.