Question 1

The acceptance of the scientific model of medicine in the United States was symbolized by the founding of the American Medical Association in 1847.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In the United States, an important medical issue is

Accepted Answer

A)  a surplus of nurses. 
B)  a shortage of nurses. 
C)  the fact that many hospitals are going bankrupt. 
D)  doctors making less and less money. 
A)  a surplus of nurses. 
B)  a shortage of nurses. 
C)  the fact that many hospitals are going bankrupt. 
D)  doctors making less and less money. B

Question 3

Briefly explain why feminist theorists claim that scientific medicine can takes sides on important social issues, including gender inequality.

Accepted Answer

Feminist theorists claim that scientific medicine can take sides on important social issues, including gender inequality, because they argue that the medical field has historically been dominated by male perspectives and has often neglected the unique health needs and experiences of women. This has led to a lack of research and understanding of women's health issues, as well as the perpetuation of gender biases in medical treatment and diagnosis. Additionally, feminist theorists argue that scientific medicine has often reinforced traditional gender roles and stereotypes, leading to unequal access to healthcare and unequal treatment of men and women. Therefore, they claim that scientific medicine can take sides on important social issues, including gender inequality, by either perpetuating or challenging existing gender biases and inequalities within the healthcare system.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about gender and health is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women have a higher suicide rate than men. 
B)  Men have fewer accidents than women. 
C)  Women generally have better health than men. 
D)  Women are more likely to be victims of homicide. 
A)  Women have a higher suicide rate than men. 
B)  Men have fewer accidents than women. 
C)  Women generally have better health than men. 
D)  Women are more likely to be victims of homicide.

Question 5

As examples of changing conceptions of health and illness, fifty years ago, few people in the United States understood the dangers of cigarette smoking or excessive sun exposure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Today's colleges provide opportunities for not only young people but also adults seeking new careers as well as personal enrichment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Theodore Sizer maintains that, in order to do their job well, U.S.schools need to be large and bureaucratic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the United States, African Americans are less likely than Hispanics to drop out of high school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One criticism of the social-conflict analysis is that it minimizes the improvements in health care brought about by scientific medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Eating disorders are related to how our society defines success and attractiveness among women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

People over the age of twenty-five now account for about what percentage of all people in degree granting programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  40 percent 
D)  60 percent 
A)  5 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  40 percent 
D)  60 percent

Question 12

Education is the social institution by which society provides people with important knowledge, including

Accepted Answer

A)  job skills. 
B)  basic facts and information. 
C)  cultural norms and values. 
D)  All of these responses are correct. 
A)  job skills. 
B)  basic facts and information. 
C)  cultural norms and values. 
D)  All of these responses are correct.

Question 13

Research shows that college women believe

Accepted Answer

A)  physical looks are less important than "what's inside." 
B)  being thin is key to being attractive. 
C)  they are thinner than men would like them to be. 
D)  All of these responses are correct. 
A)  physical looks are less important than "what's inside." 
B)  being thin is key to being attractive. 
C)  they are thinner than men would like them to be. 
D)  All of these responses are correct.

Question 14

About half of all physicians in the United States are women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why is cigarette smoking considered the leading preventable cause of death in the United States? Describe the health consequences of smoking cigarettes.Using the sociological perspective, explain what categories of people are most and least likely to smoke.Has the smoking hazard always been recognized? Why, in your opinion, is cigarette smoking still common, especially among college students?

Accepted Answer

Cigarette smoking is considered the lead

Question 16

In the United States today, about what percentage of the adult population has a high school diploma?

Accepted Answer

A)  48 percent 
B)  68 percent 
C)  88 percent 
D)  98 percent 
A)  48 percent 
B)  68 percent 
C)  88 percent 
D)  98 percent

Question 17

Eating disorders have much to do with how our society defines femininity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The extent of schooling in a society is closely tied to its level of economic development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In which region of the United States is the problem of obesity most widespread?

Accepted Answer

A)  the West Coast 
B)  the Southwest 
C)  the South 
D)  the Northern Plains 
A)  the West Coast 
B)  the Southwest 
C)  the South 
D)  the Northern Plains

Question 20

Which of the following is a latent function of schooling?

Accepted Answer

A)  ensuring some common culture 
B)  teaching about the U.S. way of life 
C)  providing child-care 
D)  teaching job skills 
A)  ensuring some common culture 
B)  teaching about the U.S. way of life 
C)  providing child-care 
D)  teaching job skills

The acceptance of the scientific model of medicine in the United States was symbolized by the founding of the American Medical Association in 1847.

In the United States, an important medical issue is

Briefly explain why feminist theorists claim that scientific medicine can takes sides on important social issues, including gender inequality.

Which of the following statements about gender and health is correct?

As examples of changing conceptions of health and illness, fifty years ago, few people in the United States understood the dangers of cigarette smoking or excessive sun exposure.

Today's colleges provide opportunities for not only young people but also adults seeking new careers as well as personal enrichment.

Theodore Sizer maintains that, in order to do their job well, U.S.schools need to be large and bureaucratic.

In the United States, African Americans are less likely than Hispanics to drop out of high school.

One criticism of the social-conflict analysis is that it minimizes the improvements in health care brought about by scientific medicine.

Eating disorders are related to how our society defines success and attractiveness among women.

People over the age of twenty-five now account for about what percentage of all people in degree granting programs?

Education is the social institution by which society provides people with important knowledge, including

Research shows that college women believe

About half of all physicians in the United States are women.

In the United States today, about what percentage of the adult population has a high school diploma?

Eating disorders have much to do with how our society defines femininity.

The extent of schooling in a society is closely tied to its level of economic development.

In which region of the United States is the problem of obesity most widespread?

Which of the following is a latent function of schooling?

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Exam 14: Education, Health, and Medicine

The acceptance of the scientific model of medicine in the United States was symbolized by the founding of the American Medical Association in 1847.

In the United States, an important medical issue is

Briefly explain why feminist theorists claim that scientific medicine can takes sides on important social issues, including gender inequality.

Which of the following statements about gender and health is correct?

As examples of changing conceptions of health and illness, fifty years ago, few people in the United States understood the dangers of cigarette smoking or excessive sun exposure.

Today's colleges provide opportunities for not only young people but also adults seeking new careers as well as personal enrichment.

Theodore Sizer maintains that, in order to do their job well, U.S.schools need to be large and bureaucratic.

In the United States, African Americans are less likely than Hispanics to drop out of high school.

One criticism of the social-conflict analysis is that it minimizes the improvements in health care brought about by scientific medicine.

Eating disorders are related to how our society defines success and attractiveness among women.

People over the age of twenty-five now account for about what percentage of all people in degree granting programs?

Education is the social institution by which society provides people with important knowledge, including

Research shows that college women believe

About half of all physicians in the United States are women.

In the United States today, about what percentage of the adult population has a high school diploma?

Eating disorders have much to do with how our society defines femininity.

The extent of schooling in a society is closely tied to its level of economic development.

In which region of the United States is the problem of obesity most widespread?

Which of the following is a latent function of schooling?

Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Sexuality and Society

Deviance

Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Gender Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Economics and Politics

Family and Religion

Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies

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