Question 1

While Hispanics share many of the risk factors that contribute to poorer health among blacks, they enjoy relatively good health.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Discuss the controversy surrounding health care reform. What specific aspects have been particularly controversial?​

Accepted Answer

The controversy surrounding health care

Question 3

Medicare covers long-term nursing home care and dental care in addition to hospital and doctor visits.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The conflict perspective focuses on the unintended consequences of social patterns.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

​Disadvantages associated with medical tourism include

Accepted Answer

A) ​lack of quality control. 
B) ​increased availability of human organs. 
C) ​increased income for insurance companies. 
D) ​increased health care for local populations. 
A) ​lack of quality control. 
B) ​increased availability of human organs. 
C) ​increased income for insurance companies. 
D) ​increased health care for local populations.

Question 6

Which country has the highest rate of mental illness according to the World Mental Health Survey?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Japan 
B) ​Afghanistan 
C) ​United States 
D) ​Sweden 
A) ​Japan 
B) ​Afghanistan 
C) ​United States 
D) ​Sweden

Question 7

Identify and describe the causes for the high cost of health care in the United States.​

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that contribut

Question 8

"Developing countries" are the poorest countries of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In terms of mental illness, the Affordable Care Act​

Accepted Answer

A) ​limits insurance coverage to physical illnesses. 
B) ​limits access to mental health insurance coverage to those over age 65. 
C) ​requires insurance plans to cover mental health and substance abuse. 
D) ​does nothing to improve access to services for the mentally ill. 
A) ​limits insurance coverage to physical illnesses. 
B) ​limits access to mental health insurance coverage to those over age 65. 
C) ​requires insurance plans to cover mental health and substance abuse. 
D) ​does nothing to improve access to services for the mentally ill.

Question 10

Mental illness is referred to as a "hidden epidemic" because most who are mentally ill are institutionalized, and therefore hidden from public view.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is an example of how health affects socioeconomic status?

Accepted Answer

A) The higher social classes are more likely to be diagnosed and treated for mental illness. 
B) Physical and mental health problems limit the opportunity to pursue education and vocational training and/or employment 
C) Lower-class individuals experience greater adversity and stress as a result of their deprived and difficult living conditions. 
D) Individuals in higher social classes are less likely to be stigmatized for mental illness. 
A) The higher social classes are more likely to be diagnosed and treated for mental illness. 
B) Physical and mental health problems limit the opportunity to pursue education and vocational training and/or employment 
C) Lower-class individuals experience greater adversity and stress as a result of their deprived and difficult living conditions. 
D) Individuals in higher social classes are less likely to be stigmatized for mental illness.

Question 12

Describe the Affordable Care Act, including the specific provisions of the act.

Accepted Answer

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also know

Question 13

As countries move up on the income scale, rates of obesity also increase.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All poor people in the United States qualify for Medicaid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to the World Health Organization, health involves physical, mental, and __________ well-being.

Accepted Answer

A) financial 
B) spiritual 
C) social 
D) emotional 
A) financial 
B) spiritual 
C) social 
D) emotional

Question 16

Which of these is the organization fighting to eliminate the negative label given to mental illness?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Organization for the Promotion of Mentally Health Children (OPMH
C)  
B) ​National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 
C) ​Random Acts of Kindness 
D) ​National Organization for Wellness (NOW) 
A) ​Organization for the Promotion of Mentally Health Children (OPMH
C)  
B) ​National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 
C) ​Random Acts of Kindness 
D) ​National Organization for Wellness (NOW)

Question 17

Many countries provide ____________ health care for all citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) Medicare 
B) universal health care 
C) managed care 
D) health maintenance plans 
A) Medicare 
B) universal health care 
C) managed care 
D) health maintenance plans

Question 18

Which of these racial/ethnic groups tend to live longer and experience greater health in spite of their relatively lower educational and income levels?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Hispanic Americans 
B) ​Asian Americans 
C) ​Native Americans 
D) ​African Americans 
A) ​Hispanic Americans 
B) ​Asian Americans 
C) ​Native Americans 
D) ​African Americans

Question 19

Why do women have higher rates of mortality and morbidity than men in developing countries?

Accepted Answer

Women in developing countries often face

Question 20

Which causes of death are much more common in the low-income countries than in the high-income countries?

Accepted Answer

A) Parasitic and infectious diseases 
B) Chronic noninfectious diseases 
C) Heart disease 
D) Diseases caused by physical inactivity 
A) Parasitic and infectious diseases 
B) Chronic noninfectious diseases 
C) Heart disease 
D) Diseases caused by physical inactivity

While Hispanics share many of the risk factors that contribute to poorer health among blacks, they enjoy relatively good health.

Discuss the controversy surrounding health care reform. What specific aspects have been particularly controversial?

Medicare covers long-term nursing home care and dental care in addition to hospital and doctor visits.

The conflict perspective focuses on the unintended consequences of social patterns.

Disadvantages associated with medical tourism include

Which country has the highest rate of mental illness according to the World Mental Health Survey?

Identify and describe the causes for the high cost of health care in the United States.

"Developing countries" are the poorest countries of the world.

In terms of mental illness, the Affordable Care Act

Mental illness is referred to as a "hidden epidemic" because most who are mentally ill are institutionalized, and therefore hidden from public view.

What is an example of how health affects socioeconomic status?

Describe the Affordable Care Act, including the specific provisions of the act.

As countries move up on the income scale, rates of obesity also increase.

All poor people in the United States qualify for Medicaid.

According to the World Health Organization, health involves physical, mental, and __________ well-being.

Which of these is the organization fighting to eliminate the negative label given to mental illness?

Many countries provide ____________ health care for all citizens.

Which of these racial/ethnic groups tend to live longer and experience greater health in spite of their relatively lower educational and income levels?

Why do women have higher rates of mortality and morbidity than men in developing countries?

Which causes of death are much more common in the low-income countries than in the high-income countries?

Thinking About Social Problems

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

Exam 2: Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

While Hispanics share many of the risk factors that contribute to poorer health among blacks, they enjoy relatively good health.​

Discuss the controversy surrounding health care reform. What specific aspects have been particularly controversial?​

Medicare covers long-term nursing home care and dental care in addition to hospital and doctor visits.​

The conflict perspective focuses on the unintended consequences of social patterns.​

​Disadvantages associated with medical tourism include

Which country has the highest rate of mental illness according to the World Mental Health Survey?​

Identify and describe the causes for the high cost of health care in the United States.​

"Developing countries" are the poorest countries of the world.

In terms of mental illness, the Affordable Care Act​

Mental illness is referred to as a "hidden epidemic" because most who are mentally ill are institutionalized, and therefore hidden from public view.

What is an example of how health affects socioeconomic status?

Describe the Affordable Care Act, including the specific provisions of the act.

As countries move up on the income scale, rates of obesity also increase.​

All poor people in the United States qualify for Medicaid.

According to the World Health Organization, health involves physical, mental, and __________ well-being.

Which of these is the organization fighting to eliminate the negative label given to mental illness?​

Many countries provide ____________ health care for all citizens.

Which of these racial/ethnic groups tend to live longer and experience greater health in spite of their relatively lower educational and income levels?​

Why do women have higher rates of mortality and morbidity than men in developing countries?

Which causes of death are much more common in the low-income countries than in the high-income countries?

Thinking About Social Problems

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

While Hispanics share many of the risk factors that contribute to poorer health among blacks, they enjoy relatively good health.

Discuss the controversy surrounding health care reform. What specific aspects have been particularly controversial?

Medicare covers long-term nursing home care and dental care in addition to hospital and doctor visits.

The conflict perspective focuses on the unintended consequences of social patterns.

Disadvantages associated with medical tourism include

Which country has the highest rate of mental illness according to the World Mental Health Survey?

Identify and describe the causes for the high cost of health care in the United States.

In terms of mental illness, the Affordable Care Act

As countries move up on the income scale, rates of obesity also increase.

Which of these is the organization fighting to eliminate the negative label given to mental illness?

Which of these racial/ethnic groups tend to live longer and experience greater health in spite of their relatively lower educational and income levels?