Question 1

According to Talcott Parsons,how does society control illness in order to increase social stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  It doesn't. 
B)  It allows people to consider illness desirable. 
C)  It describes norms through the sick role. 
D)  It prescribes people to work even though they are sick. 
A)  It doesn't. 
B)  It allows people to consider illness desirable. 
C)  It describes norms through the sick role. 
D)  It prescribes people to work even though they are sick.

Question 2

What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

Medicare is a government-spons

Question 3

The strongest force currently driving medicalization is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  AARP. 
B)  pharmaceutical industry. 
C)  U.S. Congress. 
D)  American Medical Association. 
A)  AARP. 
B)  pharmaceutical industry. 
C)  U.S. Congress. 
D)  American Medical Association.

Question 4

For those who are insured,how do most Americans obtain their insurance?

Accepted Answer

Most insured Americans obtain

Question 5

The most important predictors of health,illness,and death is:

Accepted Answer

A)  race and ethnicity. 
B)  gender. 
C)  age. 
D)  income. 
A)  race and ethnicity. 
B)  gender. 
C)  age. 
D)  income.

Question 6

All of the following are barriers to healthcare for older minority adults EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are more likely to be poor than older whites. 
B)  they were less likely to have held jobs that gave them health care than whites. 
C)  they are more likely to have cultural and communication barriers with physicians than whites. 
D)  they are more likely to have cultural and communication barriers with staff at nursing homes than whites. 
A)  they are more likely to be poor than older whites. 
B)  they were less likely to have held jobs that gave them health care than whites. 
C)  they are more likely to have cultural and communication barriers with physicians than whites. 
D)  they are more likely to have cultural and communication barriers with staff at nursing homes than whites.

Question 7

Give examples of manufacturers of illness and how they contribute to preventable deaths.

Accepted Answer

There are several examples of manufactur

Question 8

The classic sociological theory of illness was first formulated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Karl Marx. 
B)  Max Weber. 
C)  Talcott Parsons. 
D)  Emile Durkheim. 
A)  Karl Marx. 
B)  Max Weber. 
C)  Talcott Parsons. 
D)  Emile Durkheim.

Question 9

In general,both women and those in the lowest socioeconomic class:

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to care less about their health. 
B)  are less affected by stress than others. 
C)  have more stress but less control over the sources of stress. 
D)  report better overall health status than others. 
A)  tend to care less about their health. 
B)  are less affected by stress than others. 
C)  have more stress but less control over the sources of stress. 
D)  report better overall health status than others.

Question 10

What are the four conditions that comprise the health belief model?

Accepted Answer

The Health Belief Model (HBM) is a psych

Question 11

Why do women have higher rates of illness than men?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are biologically weaker. 
B)  They experience more stress. 
C)  Their hormones may cause them to have higher rates of illness. 
D)  Their hormones may cause illness and they may experience more stress. 
A)  They are biologically weaker. 
B)  They experience more stress. 
C)  Their hormones may cause them to have higher rates of illness. 
D)  Their hormones may cause illness and they may experience more stress.

Question 12

Approximately what percentage of adults in the United States experiences some diagnosable form of mental illness in any given year?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  30% 
D)  50% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  30% 
D)  50%

Question 13

Medicalization occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A)  a condition or behavior becomes defined as a medical problem requiring a medical solution. 
B)  language barriers may make it difficult to obtain medical care and follow orders. 
C)  medical metaphors are used to describe the problems within society. 
D)  the health care system causes a new illness. 
A)  a condition or behavior becomes defined as a medical problem requiring a medical solution. 
B)  language barriers may make it difficult to obtain medical care and follow orders. 
C)  medical metaphors are used to describe the problems within society. 
D)  the health care system causes a new illness.

Question 14

What is the structural-functionalist explanation for the high incomes of physicians and surgeons in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Structural-functionalists would argue th

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a possible outcome for patients using the Internet in relation to their health care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Online drug sales give doctors and the government more control over drug use. 
B)  There is an increased risk of violations of patient privacy. 
C)  People with stigmatized medical conditions may find emotional support. 
D)  The balance of power between doctors and patients is affected. 
A)  Online drug sales give doctors and the government more control over drug use. 
B)  There is an increased risk of violations of patient privacy. 
C)  People with stigmatized medical conditions may find emotional support. 
D)  The balance of power between doctors and patients is affected.

According to Talcott Parsons,how does society control illness in order to increase social stability?

What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

The strongest force currently driving medicalization is the:

For those who are insured,how do most Americans obtain their insurance?

The most important predictors of health,illness,and death is:

All of the following are barriers to healthcare for older minority adults EXCEPT:

Give examples of manufacturers of illness and how they contribute to preventable deaths.

The classic sociological theory of illness was first formulated by:

In general,both women and those in the lowest socioeconomic class:

What are the four conditions that comprise the health belief model?

Why do women have higher rates of illness than men?

Approximately what percentage of adults in the United States experiences some diagnosable form of mental illness in any given year?

Medicalization occurs when:

What is the structural-functionalist explanation for the high incomes of physicians and surgeons in the U.S.?

Which of these is NOT a possible outcome for patients using the Internet in relation to their health care?

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Exam 10: Health and Health Care

According to Talcott Parsons,how does society control illness in order to increase social stability?

What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

The strongest force currently driving medicalization is the:

For those who are insured,how do most Americans obtain their insurance?

The most important predictors of health,illness,and death is:

All of the following are barriers to healthcare for older minority adults EXCEPT:

Give examples of manufacturers of illness and how they contribute to preventable deaths.

The classic sociological theory of illness was first formulated by:

In general,both women and those in the lowest socioeconomic class:

What are the four conditions that comprise the health belief model?

Why do women have higher rates of illness than men?

Approximately what percentage of adults in the United States experiences some diagnosable form of mental illness in any given year?

Medicalization occurs when:

What is the structural-functionalist explanation for the high incomes of physicians and surgeons in the U.S.?

Which of these is NOT a possible outcome for patients using the Internet in relation to their health care?

The Study of Society

Culture

Socialization

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups, Networks, and Organizations

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Stratification

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Sex,Gender,and Sexuality

Family

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy

Population and Urbanization

Social Change

Filters