Question 1

Of all high-income nations, which country relies the most on a direct-fee market system to pay for medical treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Great Britain 
B)  Sweden 
C)  the United States 
D)  Japan 
A)  Great Britain 
B)  Sweden 
C)  the United States 
D)  Japan C

Question 2

Use the case of eating disorders or obesity as the focus of an essay that explains why health and illness are as much a societal and cultural issue as they are a medical issue.

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders and obesity are perfect examples of how health and illness are not just medical issues, but also societal and cultural issues. These conditions are influenced by a variety of factors beyond just physical health, including societal pressures, cultural norms, and access to resources.

In the case of eating disorders, societal and cultural factors play a significant role in the development and perpetuation of these illnesses. The pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards, the glorification of thinness in the media, and the stigmatization of larger bodies all contribute to the development of disordered eating behaviors. Additionally, cultural attitudes towards food and body image can also impact an individual's relationship with food and their body.

Similarly, obesity is not solely a result of individual choices or genetics, but is also heavily influenced by societal and cultural factors. Access to healthy food options, opportunities for physical activity, and socioeconomic status all play a role in the prevalence of obesity. Additionally, cultural attitudes towards body size and weight can impact an individual's self-esteem and relationship with food.

Furthermore, the treatment and management of these conditions are also influenced by societal and cultural factors. Stigma and discrimination towards individuals with eating disorders or obesity can hinder their ability to seek help and receive appropriate care. Additionally, cultural beliefs about health and illness may impact the types of treatment and support that are available to individuals struggling with these conditions.

In conclusion, health and illness cannot be fully understood or addressed without considering the societal and cultural factors that contribute to their development and impact their management. By recognizing the influence of societal and cultural factors, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals struggling with eating disorders, obesity, and other health conditions.

Question 3

In the United States, the most widespread health problem related to eating is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia 
B)  bulimia 
C)  obesity 
D)  None of the above are correct. 
A)  anorexia 
B)  bulimia 
C)  obesity 
D)  None of the above are correct. C

Question 4

About 20 percent of U.S. adults are overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a factor contributing to widespread obesity in U.S. society?

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer of today's jobs involve the physical labor common in the past 
B)  more work around the house is done by machines 
C)  the typical diet involves more both food and more salty and fatty food 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  fewer of today's jobs involve the physical labor common in the past 
B)  more work around the house is done by machines 
C)  the typical diet involves more both food and more salty and fatty food 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 7

Applying the sociological perspective, we see that the high rate of obesity in the United States reflects:

Accepted Answer

A)  bad personal choices people make about their lives. 
B)  cultural forces that encourage people to eat large amounts of unhealthy fast food. 
C)  our long history as a nation of people with poor health. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  bad personal choices people make about their lives. 
B)  cultural forces that encourage people to eat large amounts of unhealthy fast food. 
C)  our long history as a nation of people with poor health. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 8

Ideas about health can serve as a type of social control, as illustrated by the notion that:

Accepted Answer

A)  women would risk their health by going to college. 
B)  a competitive way of life is "healthy." 
C)  homosexuality is "sick," even though it is biologically natural. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  women would risk their health by going to college. 
B)  a competitive way of life is "healthy." 
C)  homosexuality is "sick," even though it is biologically natural. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 9

Over the course of the last century, an important health trend in the United States has been a rising death rate from infectious diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following world regions is experiencing the most severe epidemic of AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latin America 
B)  sub-Saharan Africa 
C)  the Middle East 
D)  eastern Asia 
A)  Latin America 
B)  sub-Saharan Africa 
C)  the Middle East 
D)  eastern Asia

Question 11

Talcott Parsons described the physician-patient relationship as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  permanent 
B)  egalitarian 
C)  unpleasant 
D)  hierarchical 
A)  permanent 
B)  egalitarian 
C)  unpleasant 
D)  hierarchical

Question 12

Define euthanasia. What is active euthanasia?

Accepted Answer

Euthanasia, often referred to as "mercy

Question 13

Which of the following categories of the U.S. population has the highest life-expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  white men 
B)  white women 
C)  African American men 
D)  African American women 
A)  white men 
B)  white women 
C)  African American men 
D)  African American women

Question 14

Which sexually transmitted disease infects 45 million U.S. adults (about one in five)?

Accepted Answer

A)  syphilis 
B)  genital herpes 
C)  gonorrhea 
D)  AIDS 
A)  syphilis 
B)  genital herpes 
C)  gonorrhea 
D)  AIDS

Question 15

The U.S. health care system is one example of the model called socialized medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Following the social-conflict approach, patterns of health and illness are seen largely as a product of:

Accepted Answer

A)  technology. 
B)  how people define the situation they experience. 
C)  how culture defines health and illness. 
D)  social inequality. 
A)  technology. 
B)  how people define the situation they experience. 
C)  how culture defines health and illness. 
D)  social inequality.

Question 17

In his structural-functional analysis, Talcott Parsons claimed that society responds to illness by:

Accepted Answer

A)  punishing ill people. 
B)  withholding treatment to those who need it most. 
C)  using the "sick role" to relieve ill people of many daily responsibilities. 
D)  forcing people, sick or not, to perform important work. 
A)  punishing ill people. 
B)  withholding treatment to those who need it most. 
C)  using the "sick role" to relieve ill people of many daily responsibilities. 
D)  forcing people, sick or not, to perform important work.

Question 18

How does holistic medicine differ from scientific medicine?

Accepted Answer

Holistic medicine and scientific medicin

Question 19

From a sociological point of view, health may be a matter of having the same diseases as one's neighbors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements is True?

Accepted Answer

A)  Voters in Oregon approved a physician-assisted suicide law. 
B)  The U.S. Supreme Court has stated that there is no "right to die." 
C)  Physician-assisted suicide is legal in the Netherlands. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  Voters in Oregon approved a physician-assisted suicide law. 
B)  The U.S. Supreme Court has stated that there is no "right to die." 
C)  Physician-assisted suicide is legal in the Netherlands. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Exam 21: Health and Medicine

Of all high-income nations, which country relies the most on a direct-fee market system to pay for medical treatment?

Use the case of eating disorders or obesity as the focus of an essay that explains why health and illness are as much a societal and cultural issue as they are a medical issue.

In the United States, the most widespread health problem related to eating is which of the following?

About 20 percent of U.S. adults are overweight.

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

Which of the following is a factor contributing to widespread obesity in U.S. society?

Applying the sociological perspective, we see that the high rate of obesity in the United States reflects:

Ideas about health can serve as a type of social control, as illustrated by the notion that:

Over the course of the last century, an important health trend in the United States has been a rising death rate from infectious diseases.

Which of the following world regions is experiencing the most severe epidemic of AIDS?

Talcott Parsons described the physician-patient relationship as which of the following?

Define euthanasia. What is active euthanasia?

Which of the following categories of the U.S. population has the highest life-expectancy?

Which sexually transmitted disease infects 45 million U.S. adults (about one in five)?

The U.S. health care system is one example of the model called socialized medicine.

Following the social-conflict approach, patterns of health and illness are seen largely as a product of:

In his structural-functional analysis, Talcott Parsons claimed that society responds to illness by:

How does holistic medicine differ from scientific medicine?

From a sociological point of view, health may be a matter of having the same diseases as one's neighbors.

Which of the following statements is True?

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