Question 1

Social science disciplines tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  disregard the physical sciences. 
B)  redefine issues in their own terms. 
C)  reward new or "alternative" ideas. 
D)  ridicule the notion of "value-free" research. 
A)  disregard the physical sciences. 
B)  redefine issues in their own terms. 
C)  reward new or "alternative" ideas. 
D)  ridicule the notion of "value-free" research. B

Question 2

According to MacRae, economists tend to be concerned with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group efforts in changing social norms 
B)  The public's impact on the general welfare 
C)  Satisfying individual preferences 
D)  Changes that may be produced in preferences 
A)  Group efforts in changing social norms 
B)  The public's impact on the general welfare 
C)  Satisfying individual preferences 
D)  Changes that may be produced in preferences C

Question 3

When proposing solutions for health policy changes, analysts need to identify:

Accepted Answer

A)  those that have the most realistic chance of being implemented. 
B)  the solutions that have been preapproved by insurance companies. 
C)  only those that are the easiest for decision makers to understand. 
D)  the solutions that are the most likely to succeed, no matter the cost. 
A)  those that have the most realistic chance of being implemented. 
B)  the solutions that have been preapproved by insurance companies. 
C)  only those that are the easiest for decision makers to understand. 
D)  the solutions that are the most likely to succeed, no matter the cost. A

Question 4

One's own assumptions need to be examined carefully when engaging in interdisciplinary policy making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Economic and political realities sometimes determine which potential solutions an analyst can propose, regardless of their likely effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Group think is most likely to occur in policy-making settings when:

Accepted Answer

A)  you attempt to work with a multidisciplinary group. 
B)  all group members see things in the same way. 
C)  questions of social equity are being discussed. 
D)  professional conflicts and animosities are swept under the table. 
A)  you attempt to work with a multidisciplinary group. 
B)  all group members see things in the same way. 
C)  questions of social equity are being discussed. 
D)  professional conflicts and animosities are swept under the table.

Question 7

Health policy analysis frequently results in overcorrection of past mistakes rather than planning for potential future problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One cannot deal with a public health crisis without first identifying and defining the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A health impact assessment identifies, predicts, and evaluates the changes a health policy will have on a particular population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Any health crisis can be solved if it is properly understood and if officials truly desire a solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the World Health Organization:

Accepted Answer

A)  education should be a major component of any public health policy. 
B)  governments should play only a small role in maintaining the health of their citizens. 
C)  there is no relationship between health policy and politics. 
D)  good health is a great good, but it does not rise to the level of a fundamental human right. 
A)  education should be a major component of any public health policy. 
B)  governments should play only a small role in maintaining the health of their citizens. 
C)  there is no relationship between health policy and politics. 
D)  good health is a great good, but it does not rise to the level of a fundamental human right.

Question 12

The hidden assumption that receives the most attention in policy-making sessions is almost certainly:

Accepted Answer

A)  whether a pre-existing condition should disqualify one from getting health insurance. 
B)  the ethics of health care-related marketing and advertising. 
C)  whether health care is a right or a privilege. 
D)  the extent of an individual's responsibility for his or her own health. 
A)  whether a pre-existing condition should disqualify one from getting health insurance. 
B)  the ethics of health care-related marketing and advertising. 
C)  whether health care is a right or a privilege. 
D)  the extent of an individual's responsibility for his or her own health.

Question 13

Legally, equity requires equal payment for equal services. However, this notion fails to take into account that:

Accepted Answer

A)  some people are unable to pay for services. 
B)  nonprofit providers are in competition with for-profit providers. 
C)  supply and demand dictate prices. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  some people are unable to pay for services. 
B)  nonprofit providers are in competition with for-profit providers. 
C)  supply and demand dictate prices. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 14

Unless health policy clearly defines a target population, it is unlikely to succeed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The easiest job health policy analysts have is assigning causation to specific actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Before the scope of potential and existing health crises can be properly assessed, officials must agree on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the health status of the target population. 
B)  the definition of the word "health." 
C)  the responsibilities of all involved in the situation. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  the health status of the target population. 
B)  the definition of the word "health." 
C)  the responsibilities of all involved in the situation. 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

Why is it a bit risky for policy makers to rely on health information entered into the claims data banks of insurance companies?

Accepted Answer

A)  People tend to make large numbers of false claims, which skews the results. 
B)  Insurance claims contain only data about past events, not future events. 
C)  It is unethical for analysts to gain access to the private medical records of patients. 
D)  This source would not likely include relevant information on everyone in the target population. 
A)  People tend to make large numbers of false claims, which skews the results. 
B)  Insurance claims contain only data about past events, not future events. 
C)  It is unethical for analysts to gain access to the private medical records of patients. 
D)  This source would not likely include relevant information on everyone in the target population.

Question 18

After defining a target population, a health assessment needs to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure that the relevant problem is properly understood. 
B)  define what constitutes "health." 
C)  seek funding for its recommendations. 
D)  determine the health status of the population. 
A)  ensure that the relevant problem is properly understood. 
B)  define what constitutes "health." 
C)  seek funding for its recommendations. 
D)  determine the health status of the population.

Question 19

If a proposed alternative is already being used in a different context, the analyst should:

Accepted Answer

A)  put it into place in the new situation immediately. 
B)  determine if it can be improved before applying it to the new situation. 
C)  immediately get input from the target population about its desirability. 
D)  reject it with little additional consideration. 
A)  put it into place in the new situation immediately. 
B)  determine if it can be improved before applying it to the new situation. 
C)  immediately get input from the target population about its desirability. 
D)  reject it with little additional consideration.

Question 20

Early in the process, policy groups with members from a wide variety of social sciences need to:

Accepted Answer

A)  determine a reasonable objective for social change. 
B)  agree not to discuss issues related to social equity. 
C)  decide which discipline's assumptions will guide the group. 
D)  dismiss group members whose views are in the minority. 
A)  determine a reasonable objective for social change. 
B)  agree not to discuss issues related to social equity. 
C)  decide which discipline's assumptions will guide the group. 
D)  dismiss group members whose views are in the minority.

Social science disciplines tend to:

According to MacRae, economists tend to be concerned with which of the following?

When proposing solutions for health policy changes, analysts need to identify:

One's own assumptions need to be examined carefully when engaging in interdisciplinary policy making.

Economic and political realities sometimes determine which potential solutions an analyst can propose, regardless of their likely effectiveness.

Group think is most likely to occur in policy-making settings when:

Health policy analysis frequently results in overcorrection of past mistakes rather than planning for potential future problems.

One cannot deal with a public health crisis without first identifying and defining the problem.

A health impact assessment identifies, predicts, and evaluates the changes a health policy will have on a particular population.

Any health crisis can be solved if it is properly understood and if officials truly desire a solution.

According to the World Health Organization:

The hidden assumption that receives the most attention in policy-making sessions is almost certainly:

Legally, equity requires equal payment for equal services. However, this notion fails to take into account that:

Unless health policy clearly defines a target population, it is unlikely to succeed.

The easiest job health policy analysts have is assigning causation to specific actions.

Before the scope of potential and existing health crises can be properly assessed, officials must agree on:

Why is it a bit risky for policy makers to rely on health information entered into the claims data banks of insurance companies?

After defining a target population, a health assessment needs to:

If a proposed alternative is already being used in a different context, the analyst should:

Early in the process, policy groups with members from a wide variety of social sciences need to:

Introduction

American Exceptionalism - Conceptual and Structural

American Exceptionalism Historical and Political

Where Do We Want to Be

What Are the Governmental Alternatives

The Policy Analysis Process: Health Technology Assessment

The Policy Analysis Process: Evidence-Based Medicine

The Policy Analysis Process: Evaluation of Political Feasibility

The Policy Analysis Process: Evaluation of Economic Viability

The Policy Analysis Process: Analysis of Values

Implementation Strategy and Planning

Health Professional Leadership

All Those Levers and Still No Fulcrum

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Exam 6: The Policy Analysis Process: Identification and Definition

Social science disciplines tend to:

According to MacRae, economists tend to be concerned with which of the following?

When proposing solutions for health policy changes, analysts need to identify:

One's own assumptions need to be examined carefully when engaging in interdisciplinary policy making.

Economic and political realities sometimes determine which potential solutions an analyst can propose, regardless of their likely effectiveness.

Group think is most likely to occur in policy-making settings when:

Health policy analysis frequently results in overcorrection of past mistakes rather than planning for potential future problems.

One cannot deal with a public health crisis without first identifying and defining the problem.

A health impact assessment identifies, predicts, and evaluates the changes a health policy will have on a particular population.

Any health crisis can be solved if it is properly understood and if officials truly desire a solution.

According to the World Health Organization:

The hidden assumption that receives the most attention in policy-making sessions is almost certainly:

Legally, equity requires equal payment for equal services. However, this notion fails to take into account that:

Unless health policy clearly defines a target population, it is unlikely to succeed.

The easiest job health policy analysts have is assigning causation to specific actions.

Before the scope of potential and existing health crises can be properly assessed, officials must agree on:

Why is it a bit risky for policy makers to rely on health information entered into the claims data banks of insurance companies?

After defining a target population, a health assessment needs to:

If a proposed alternative is already being used in a different context, the analyst should:

Early in the process, policy groups with members from a wide variety of social sciences need to:

Introduction

American Exceptionalism - Conceptual and Structural

American Exceptionalism Historical and Political

Where Do We Want to Be

What Are the Governmental Alternatives

The Policy Analysis Process: Health Technology Assessment

The Policy Analysis Process: Evidence-Based Medicine

The Policy Analysis Process: Evaluation of Political Feasibility

The Policy Analysis Process: Evaluation of Economic Viability

The Policy Analysis Process: Analysis of Values

Implementation Strategy and Planning

Health Professional Leadership

All Those Levers and Still No Fulcrum

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