Question 1

Discuss the impact of race and gender on health care.

Accepted Answer

The impact of race and gender on health

Question 2

Research on the relationship of social class to health care finds that

Accepted Answer

A)  people with lower incomes do not generally rate their health as excellent. 
B)  those in lower social classes have rates of infant mortality and stillbirths roughly equal to those of upper- class people. 
C)  lower income people are less likely to smoke than upper-class people. 
D)  those using Medicaid are healthier than those not using Medicaid. 
A)  people with lower incomes do not generally rate their health as excellent. 
B)  those in lower social classes have rates of infant mortality and stillbirths roughly equal to those of upper- class people. 
C)  lower income people are less likely to smoke than upper-class people. 
D)  those using Medicaid are healthier than those not using Medicaid.

Question 3

Discuss the key components of the debate on high stakes testing.

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The debate on high stakes testing revolv

Question 4

According to the text, the U.S. currently spends about of its gross domestic product on health care.

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A)  5 percent 
B)  10 percent 
C)  18 percent 
D)  20 percent 
A)  5 percent 
B)  10 percent 
C)  18 percent 
D)  20 percent

Question 5

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) what has been the impact of the No Child Left Behind legislation?

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A)  Although a gap in achievement scores still exists between students of color and White students, the gap has decreased some in recent decades. 
B)  A gap between the achievement scores of students of color and White students not only still exists, but has gotten wider. 
C)  The gap in achievement scores for students of color and White students in secondary school has virtually disappeared. 
D)  There has been no change in relative achievement scores for more than 10 years. 
A)  Although a gap in achievement scores still exists between students of color and White students, the gap has decreased some in recent decades. 
B)  A gap between the achievement scores of students of color and White students not only still exists, but has gotten wider. 
C)  The gap in achievement scores for students of color and White students in secondary school has virtually disappeared. 
D)  There has been no change in relative achievement scores for more than 10 years.

Question 6

Even after public education became compulsory in 1900, it was still denied to members of minority groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true about the Affordable Care Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is designed to include doctors in care. 
B)  It is based on the idea that healthcare cannot be provided to everyone. 
C)  It provides support for the medical community. 
D)  It extends coverage to the uninsured. 
A)  It is designed to include doctors in care. 
B)  It is based on the idea that healthcare cannot be provided to everyone. 
C)  It provides support for the medical community. 
D)  It extends coverage to the uninsured.

Question 8

Discuss the key social causes of the obesity epidemic in the U.S. What is your perspective on these causes?

Accepted Answer

The key social causes of the obesity epi

Question 9

Briefly define the programs called No Child Left Behind and describe how effective this legislation has been.

Accepted Answer

The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) was

Question 10

Education has reduced many inequalities in society since compulsory education began.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Identify the problems inherent in the health care crisis and develop a proposal to solve these problems.

Accepted Answer

The health care crisis is characterized

Question 12

The relationship between health care providers and patients, for example the patronizing use of "we" by some nurses, and calling patients by their first names, is most likely to be studied by the perspective.

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A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  social control 
A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  social control

Question 13

Social conditions have a significant effect on health. In fact,

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A)  male occupational roles put them at greater risk than women of infectious disease. 
B)  perceived discrimination against oneself is related to psychological and physical health. 
C)  housewives have higher rates of illness than women who work outside the home. 
D)  All of these choices are true. 
A)  male occupational roles put them at greater risk than women of infectious disease. 
B)  perceived discrimination against oneself is related to psychological and physical health. 
C)  housewives have higher rates of illness than women who work outside the home. 
D)  All of these choices are true.

Question 14

One of the major goals of No Child Left Behind was to

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A)  limit racial segregation in schools. 
B)  narrow the racial achievement gap. 
C)  increase funding to minority schools. 
D)  rewrite curricula to be more racially diverse. 
A)  limit racial segregation in schools. 
B)  narrow the racial achievement gap. 
C)  increase funding to minority schools. 
D)  rewrite curricula to be more racially diverse.

Question 15

Educators are in agreement that there is one fundamental type of intelligence that may be measured using standardized testing instruments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Education is the main predictor of upward social mobility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The SAT and IQ tests

Accepted Answer

A)  were meant to measure achievement, not potential. 
B)  are not used much within the U.S. education system. 
C)  possess cultural and gender bias and a strong social class bias. 
D)  have had an equalizing effect on education for women and minorities. 
A)  were meant to measure achievement, not potential. 
B)  are not used much within the U.S. education system. 
C)  possess cultural and gender bias and a strong social class bias. 
D)  have had an equalizing effect on education for women and minorities.

Question 18

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers and schools to provide , such that those with disabilities are not denied access to employment and education.

Accepted Answer

A)  "rational aid" 
B)  "equitable assistance" 
C)  "practical help" 
D)  "reasonable accommodations" 
A)  "rational aid" 
B)  "equitable assistance" 
C)  "practical help" 
D)  "reasonable accommodations"

Question 19

Bob is going to a private school. He is most likely attending a .

Accepted Answer

A)  secular school 
B)  school for alternative students 
C)  religious or parochial school 
D)  home school 
A)  secular school 
B)  school for alternative students 
C)  religious or parochial school 
D)  home school

Question 20

In The Bell Curve, Herrnstein and Murray estimate that intelligence is about percent genetically inheritable.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  60 
C)  40 
D)  70 
A)  30 
B)  60 
C)  40 
D)  70

Discuss the impact of race and gender on health care.

Research on the relationship of social class to health care finds that

Discuss the key components of the debate on high stakes testing.

According to the text, the U.S. currently spends about of its gross domestic product on health care.

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) what has been the impact of the No Child Left Behind legislation?

Even after public education became compulsory in 1900, it was still denied to members of minority groups.

Which of the following is true about the Affordable Care Act?

Discuss the key social causes of the obesity epidemic in the U.S. What is your perspective on these causes?

Briefly define the programs called No Child Left Behind and describe how effective this legislation has been.

Education has reduced many inequalities in society since compulsory education began.

Identify the problems inherent in the health care crisis and develop a proposal to solve these problems.

The relationship between health care providers and patients, for example the patronizing use of "we" by some nurses, and calling patients by their first names, is most likely to be studied by the perspective.

Social conditions have a significant effect on health. In fact,

One of the major goals of No Child Left Behind was to

Educators are in agreement that there is one fundamental type of intelligence that may be measured using standardized testing instruments.

Education is the main predictor of upward social mobility.

The SAT and IQ tests

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers and schools to provide , such that those with disabilities are not denied access to employment and education.

Bob is going to a private school. He is most likely attending a .

In The Bell Curve, Herrnstein and Murray estimate that intelligence is about percent genetically inheritable.

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

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Exam 14: Education and Health Care

Discuss the impact of race and gender on health care.

Research on the relationship of social class to health care finds that

Discuss the key components of the debate on high stakes testing.

According to the text, the U.S. currently spends about of its gross domestic product on health care.

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) what has been the impact of the No Child Left Behind legislation?

Even after public education became compulsory in 1900, it was still denied to members of minority groups.

Which of the following is true about the Affordable Care Act?

Discuss the key social causes of the obesity epidemic in the U.S. What is your perspective on these causes?

Briefly define the programs called No Child Left Behind and describe how effective this legislation has been.

Education has reduced many inequalities in society since compulsory education began.

Identify the problems inherent in the health care crisis and develop a proposal to solve these problems.

The relationship between health care providers and patients, for example the patronizing use of "we" by some nurses, and calling patients by their first names, is most likely to be studied by the perspective.

Social conditions have a significant effect on health. In fact,

One of the major goals of No Child Left Behind was to

Educators are in agreement that there is one fundamental type of intelligence that may be measured using standardized testing instruments.

Education is the main predictor of upward social mobility.

The SAT and IQ tests

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers and schools to provide , such that those with disabilities are not denied access to employment and education.

Bob is going to a private school. He is most likely attending a .

In The Bell Curve, Herrnstein and Murray estimate that intelligence is about percent genetically inheritable.

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

Filters