Question 1

Which of the following is most likely a reason for the United States spending more per capita on medicines than other developed countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low availability of medicines 
B)  Low population growth rate 
C)  High prescription prices 
D)  Low disability rates 
E)  High rate of inflation 
A)  Low availability of medicines 
B)  Low population growth rate 
C)  High prescription prices 
D)  Low disability rates 
E)  High rate of inflation C

Question 2

What is meant by medicalization? Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Medicalization is a process that defines a nonmedical condition or behavior as an illness, disorder, or disease that requires medical treatment. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders' (DSM's) ever-changing diagnoses and labels are an example of medicalization. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) once classified homosexuality as a psychological disorder, but dropped sexual orientation from its roster of mental illnesses in 1973.  Please see the section " Sociological Perspectives on Health and Medicine " for more information.

Question 3

Unlike functionalists, conflict theorists believe that the medical system:

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforces social inequality. 
B)  is driven by a concern for people's well-being. 
C)  is devised against pharmaceutical lobbyists. 
D)  is driven by the need to invent new medicines. 
E)  ensures a society's survival. 
A)  reinforces social inequality. 
B)  is driven by a concern for people's well-being. 
C)  is devised against pharmaceutical lobbyists. 
D)  is driven by the need to invent new medicines. 
E)  ensures a society's survival. A

Question 4

In Parsons' model, sick people are responsible for their condition and have no legitimate reasons for not performing their usual social roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Women of all racial-ethnic groups are more likely than men to be victims of homicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The United States spends far more per capita on medicines than other developed countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the _____ perspective, a drive for profit ignores people's health needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  fundamentalist 
C)  conflict 
D)  constructivist 
E)  symbolic interactionist 
A)  functionalist 
B)  fundamentalist 
C)  conflict 
D)  constructivist 
E)  symbolic interactionist

Question 8

Identify an accurate statement about health insurance in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicare is designed for people below the poverty line. 
B)  Individuals of all ages are eligible for Medicare. 
C)  Billionaires are not considered eligible for Medicare. 
D)  Medicaid provides medical care for people of all ages who are living below the poverty level. 
E)  Medicaid pays most of the medical costs of Americans age 65 and over, regardless of income. 
A)  Medicare is designed for people below the poverty line. 
B)  Individuals of all ages are eligible for Medicare. 
C)  Billionaires are not considered eligible for Medicare. 
D)  Medicaid provides medical care for people of all ages who are living below the poverty level. 
E)  Medicaid pays most of the medical costs of Americans age 65 and over, regardless of income.

Question 9

Explain how the advent of medical technology has increased health care costs.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Medical technology ha

Question 10

According to conflict theorists, illness and disease are socially constructed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Disability rates are higher for women than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of the impact of social class on health?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lower the family income, the greater the likelihood of adults experiencing two or more chronic diseases as early as age 45. 
B)  The lower the family income, the lesser the likelihood of a sedentary lifestyle because of limited recreational facilities. 
C)  The lower the family income, the lesser the likelihood of stress. 
D)  The lower the family income, the lesser the likelihood of occupational injuries. 
E)  The lower the family income, the greater the access to health care services. 
A)  The lower the family income, the greater the likelihood of adults experiencing two or more chronic diseases as early as age 45. 
B)  The lower the family income, the lesser the likelihood of a sedentary lifestyle because of limited recreational facilities. 
C)  The lower the family income, the lesser the likelihood of stress. 
D)  The lower the family income, the lesser the likelihood of occupational injuries. 
E)  The lower the family income, the greater the access to health care services.

Question 13

Which of the following is an assumption of medical models?

Accepted Answer

A)  Illness is anything that deviates from normal biological functioning. 
B)  Illness and medicine are social constructions that can change over time. 
C)  Most illnesses are a result of preventable lifestyle choices. 
D)  Illnesses stem from individuals' moral character. 
E)  Social class affects social constructions of illness. 
A)  Illness is anything that deviates from normal biological functioning. 
B)  Illness and medicine are social constructions that can change over time. 
C)  Most illnesses are a result of preventable lifestyle choices. 
D)  Illnesses stem from individuals' moral character. 
E)  Social class affects social constructions of illness.

Question 14

One of the top three preventable health hazards in the United States is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydration 
B)  chronic malnutrition 
C)  Parkinson's disease 
D)  substance abuse 
E)  epidemic diseases 
A)  dehydration 
B)  chronic malnutrition 
C)  Parkinson's disease 
D)  substance abuse 
E)  epidemic diseases

Question 15

Medicaid covers the health insurance for all undocumented immigrants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following ethnic groups has the highest life expectancy rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latinos 
B)  Asians 
C)  African Americans 
D)  Native Americans 
E)  Indian Americans 
A)  Latinos 
B)  Asians 
C)  African Americans 
D)  Native Americans 
E)  Indian Americans

Question 17

Which of the following is a criticism of feminist perspectives of health and illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feminist scholars sometimes gloss over the fact that social class, rather than gender, has a big effect on people's health. 
B)  Feminist scholars overemphasize lifestyle choices that affect people's health. 
C)  Feminists scholars tend to ignore the contributions of medical and health care systems . 
D)  Feminist scholars do not address structural factors such as laws and government policies. 
E)  Feminist scholars overemphasize the social constructions of health and illness. 
A)  Feminist scholars sometimes gloss over the fact that social class, rather than gender, has a big effect on people's health. 
B)  Feminist scholars overemphasize lifestyle choices that affect people's health. 
C)  Feminists scholars tend to ignore the contributions of medical and health care systems . 
D)  Feminist scholars do not address structural factors such as laws and government policies. 
E)  Feminist scholars overemphasize the social constructions of health and illness.

Question 18

According to the _____ perspective, the medical establishment is a powerful social control agent.

Accepted Answer

A)  constructivist 
B)  symbolic interactionist 
C)  functionalist 
D)  fundamentalist 
E)  conflict 
A)  constructivist 
B)  symbolic interactionist 
C)  functionalist 
D)  fundamentalist 
E)  conflict

Question 19

Which of the following is the most common cause of deaths of children under 5 years old in lower-income countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic malnutrition 
B)  Obesity 
C)  Passive smoking 
D)  Malaria 
E)  Respiratory infections 
A)  Chronic malnutrition 
B)  Obesity 
C)  Passive smoking 
D)  Malaria 
E)  Respiratory infections

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of illicit drug use in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Illicit drug use is more common among people aged 45 and over than among those aged 18 to 25. 
B)  Illicit drug use is more common among Asian Americans than any other racial or ethnic group. 
C)  Less than 10 percent of Americans aged 12 and older use illicit drugs. 
D)  Illicit drug use is more common among men than women. 
E)  Cocaine is the most commonly used illicit drug. 
A)  Illicit drug use is more common among people aged 45 and over than among those aged 18 to 25. 
B)  Illicit drug use is more common among Asian Americans than any other racial or ethnic group. 
C)  Less than 10 percent of Americans aged 12 and older use illicit drugs. 
D)  Illicit drug use is more common among men than women. 
E)  Cocaine is the most commonly used illicit drug.

Which of the following is most likely a reason for the United States spending more per capita on medicines than other developed countries?

What is meant by medicalization? Provide examples.

Unlike functionalists, conflict theorists believe that the medical system:

In Parsons' model, sick people are responsible for their condition and have no legitimate reasons for not performing their usual social roles.

Women of all racial-ethnic groups are more likely than men to be victims of homicide.

The United States spends far more per capita on medicines than other developed countries.

According to the _____ perspective, a drive for profit ignores people's health needs.

Identify an accurate statement about health insurance in the United States.

Explain how the advent of medical technology has increased health care costs.

According to conflict theorists, illness and disease are socially constructed.

Disability rates are higher for women than men.

Which of the following statements is true of the impact of social class on health?

Which of the following is an assumption of medical models?

One of the top three preventable health hazards in the United States is _____.

Medicaid covers the health insurance for all undocumented immigrants.

Which of the following ethnic groups has the highest life expectancy rates?

Which of the following is a criticism of feminist perspectives of health and illness?

According to the _____ perspective, the medical establishment is a powerful social control agent.

Which of the following is the most common cause of deaths of children under 5 years old in lower-income countries?

Which of the following statements is true of illicit drug use in the United States?

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Exam 14: Health and Medicine

Which of the following is most likely a reason for the United States spending more per capita on medicines than other developed countries?

What is meant by medicalization? Provide examples.

Unlike functionalists, conflict theorists believe that the medical system:

In Parsons' model, sick people are responsible for their condition and have no legitimate reasons for not performing their usual social roles.

Women of all racial-ethnic groups are more likely than men to be victims of homicide.

The United States spends far more per capita on medicines than other developed countries.

According to the _____ perspective, a drive for profit ignores people's health needs.

Identify an accurate statement about health insurance in the United States.

Explain how the advent of medical technology has increased health care costs.

According to conflict theorists, illness and disease are socially constructed.

Disability rates are higher for women than men.

Which of the following statements is true of the impact of social class on health?

Which of the following is an assumption of medical models?

One of the top three preventable health hazards in the United States is _____.

Medicaid covers the health insurance for all undocumented immigrants.

Which of the following ethnic groups has the highest life expectancy rates?

Which of the following is a criticism of feminist perspectives of health and illness?

According to the _____ perspective, the medical establishment is a powerful social control agent.

Which of the following is the most common cause of deaths of children under 5 years old in lower-income countries?

Which of the following statements is true of illicit drug use in the United States?

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction and Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Gender and Sexuality

Race and Ethnicity

The Economy and Politics

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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