Question 1

Which of the following is true?

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A)  Current data suggests that Hispanic Americans die younger than do white non-Hispanics. 
B)  Hispanic Americans are less likely than white non-Hispanics to have health insurance. 
C)  On average, immigrants from Central America are in as good health as immigrants from Mexico. 
D)  Infant mortality is considerably higher among Hispanic Americans than among white non-Hispanics. 
E)  Hispanic Americans are paradoxically vulnerable to malaria. 
A)  Current data suggests that Hispanic Americans die younger than do white non-Hispanics. 
B)  Hispanic Americans are less likely than white non-Hispanics to have health insurance. 
C)  On average, immigrants from Central America are in as good health as immigrants from Mexico. 
D)  Infant mortality is considerably higher among Hispanic Americans than among white non-Hispanics. 
E)  Hispanic Americans are paradoxically vulnerable to malaria. B

Question 2

Paying for health care for the elderly will likely become more difficult in coming years because of

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A)  declining rates of infant mortality. 
B)  social class differences between whites and African Americans. 
C)  the Hispanic paradox. 
D)  the feminization of aging. 
E)  internal colonization. 
A)  declining rates of infant mortality. 
B)  social class differences between whites and African Americans. 
C)  the Hispanic paradox. 
D)  the feminization of aging. 
E)  internal colonization. D

Question 3

Men are most likely to batter their wives if they

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A)  believe their power within the family is threatened. 
B)  wish their wives would obtain paid employment. 
C)  have more than four children. 
D)  hold professional jobs. 
E)  have college degrees. 
A)  believe their power within the family is threatened. 
B)  wish their wives would obtain paid employment. 
C)  have more than four children. 
D)  hold professional jobs. 
E)  have college degrees. A

Question 4

Intimate partner violence

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A)  threatens men's lives as often as it threatens women's lives. 
B)  serves as a form of social control, according to your textbook. 
C)  serves as a form of social network, according to your textbook. 
D)  is not against the law. 
E)  is most often reported by Asian American women. 
A)  threatens men's lives as often as it threatens women's lives. 
B)  serves as a form of social control, according to your textbook. 
C)  serves as a form of social network, according to your textbook. 
D)  is not against the law. 
E)  is most often reported by Asian American women.

Question 5

Ethnicity affects individuals' health in many different ways.Compare the effect of ethnicity on health for two ethnic groups (of your choice),summarizing and explaining the similarities and differences between them.

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Ethnicity can have a significant impact

Question 6

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  White women live longer than white men, but African-American men live longer than African-American women. 
B)  African-American women live longer than African-American men, but white men live longer than white women. 
C)  Among both African Americans and whites, men live longer than women. 
D)  The same diseases are the most common causes of death among both men and women. 
E)  At each age, men have higher levels than women of nonfatal chronic diseases. 
A)  White women live longer than white men, but African-American men live longer than African-American women. 
B)  African-American women live longer than African-American men, but white men live longer than white women. 
C)  Among both African Americans and whites, men live longer than women. 
D)  The same diseases are the most common causes of death among both men and women. 
E)  At each age, men have higher levels than women of nonfatal chronic diseases.

Question 7

Because of gender convergence,

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A)  more men now take estrogen. 
B)  men's and women's health risks are becoming more similar. 
C)  women now have higher rates of disability. 
D)  women have become biologically weaker. 
E)  men increasingly refuse to seek health care when ill. 
A)  more men now take estrogen. 
B)  men's and women's health risks are becoming more similar. 
C)  women now have higher rates of disability. 
D)  women have become biologically weaker. 
E)  men increasingly refuse to seek health care when ill.

Question 8

African Americans with kidney disease are more likely to die than whites with the disease because

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A)  fewer African Americans are referred to transplant programs. 
B)  drugs developed for white Americans don't work as well on African Americans. 
C)  African Americans are less likely to want treatment. 
D)  for genetic reasons, African Americans have naturally weaker kidneys. 
E)  African Americans don't push hard enough to get treatment. 
A)  fewer African Americans are referred to transplant programs. 
B)  drugs developed for white Americans don't work as well on African Americans. 
C)  African Americans are less likely to want treatment. 
D)  for genetic reasons, African Americans have naturally weaker kidneys. 
E)  African Americans don't push hard enough to get treatment.

Question 9

Imagine that you are a woman who is a recent immigrant and who works in a factory.Identify three factors that might put you and your family at risk for poor health.

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1) Language barrier: As a recent immigra

Question 10

Research suggests that

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A)  although women complain about illness more often than men, they actually experience fewer illnesses. 
B)  men's higher mortality rate in part reflects their traditional gender role. 
C)  at each age, women have higher rates of fatal illnesses. 
D)  women are biologically weaker than men. 
E)  men seek health care more often than women. 
A)  although women complain about illness more often than men, they actually experience fewer illnesses. 
B)  men's higher mortality rate in part reflects their traditional gender role. 
C)  at each age, women have higher rates of fatal illnesses. 
D)  women are biologically weaker than men. 
E)  men seek health care more often than women.

Question 11

The idea that illness leads to poverty more often than poverty leads to illness is known as

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A)  epidemiological theory. 
B)  sick role theory. 
C)  social class theory. 
D)  social drift theory. 
E)  fundamental-cause theory. 
A)  epidemiological theory. 
B)  sick role theory. 
C)  social class theory. 
D)  social drift theory. 
E)  fundamental-cause theory.

Question 12

Women have lower rates of heart disease in part because their bodies produce more estrogen than do men's bodies.This is an example of

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A)  the feminization of aging. 
B)  the feminine mystique. 
C)  sex differences. 
D)  gender differences. 
E)  both sex and gender differences. 
A)  the feminization of aging. 
B)  the feminine mystique. 
C)  sex differences. 
D)  gender differences. 
E)  both sex and gender differences.

Question 13

The infant mortality rate among African Americans

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A)  is similar to the rate among whites. 
B)  is similar to the rate among Western Europeans. 
C)  is higher than among whites primarily due to biological differences. 
D)  primarily reflects high rates of drug use. 
E)  is higher than among whites even if we look only at the middle and upper classes. 
A)  is similar to the rate among whites. 
B)  is similar to the rate among Western Europeans. 
C)  is higher than among whites primarily due to biological differences. 
D)  primarily reflects high rates of drug use. 
E)  is higher than among whites even if we look only at the middle and upper classes.

Question 14

Compared to earlier in this century,the American population now has a

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A)  higher percentage of elderly persons. 
B)  lower percentage of elderly persons. 
C)  higher rate of acute illnesses. 
D)  lower rate of prostate cancer. 
E)  higher rate of infant mortality. 
A)  higher percentage of elderly persons. 
B)  lower percentage of elderly persons. 
C)  higher rate of acute illnesses. 
D)  lower rate of prostate cancer. 
E)  higher rate of infant mortality.

Question 15

Compared to Anglo Americans,Native Americans are more likely to die from

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A)  cancer. 
B)  heart disease. 
C)  alcohol-related causes. 
D)  AIDS. 
E)  strokes. 
A)  cancer. 
B)  heart disease. 
C)  alcohol-related causes. 
D)  AIDS. 
E)  strokes.

Question 16

Should woman-battering be regarded by doctors as a health problem? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes, woman-battering should be regarded

Question 17

Compared to lower-income persons,upper-income persons have

Accepted Answer

A)  lower rates of illnesses at all ages. 
B)  higher rates of illnesses at all ages. 
C)  higher rates of heart disease. 
D)  higher rates of arthritis. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  lower rates of illnesses at all ages. 
B)  higher rates of illnesses at all ages. 
C)  higher rates of heart disease. 
D)  higher rates of arthritis. 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

Corporate decisions to locate polluting industries in minority neighborhoods are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental justice. 
B)  environmental racism. 
C)  internal socialization. 
D)  mainstreaming. 
E)  downsizing. 
A)  environmental justice. 
B)  environmental racism. 
C)  internal socialization. 
D)  mainstreaming. 
E)  downsizing.

Question 19

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The American population is steadily growing older. 
B)  In the future it should be easier to find young people who will care for the elderly. 
C)  Infant mortality is now as high as it was in 1930. 
D)  Postneonatal paralysis is a major problem for the elderly. 
E)  Elderly women experience disability less often than do elderly men. 
A)  The American population is steadily growing older. 
B)  In the future it should be easier to find young people who will care for the elderly. 
C)  Infant mortality is now as high as it was in 1930. 
D)  Postneonatal paralysis is a major problem for the elderly. 
E)  Elderly women experience disability less often than do elderly men.

Question 20

According to your textbook,

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A)  all cultures consider intersex a frightening and abnormal condition. 
B)  intersex babies grow up to enjoy better psychological health if they receive sex assignment surgery. 
C)  doctors' decisions about sex assignment for intersex babies reflect their cultural assumptions about gender. 
D)  an increasing number of doctors believe that sex assignment surgery for intersex babies should be performed as early as possible. 
E)  sex reassignment surgery does not affect individuals' ability to enjoy sexuality as adults. 
A)  all cultures consider intersex a frightening and abnormal condition. 
B)  intersex babies grow up to enjoy better psychological health if they receive sex assignment surgery. 
C)  doctors' decisions about sex assignment for intersex babies reflect their cultural assumptions about gender. 
D)  an increasing number of doctors believe that sex assignment surgery for intersex babies should be performed as early as possible. 
E)  sex reassignment surgery does not affect individuals' ability to enjoy sexuality as adults.

Which of the following is true?

Paying for health care for the elderly will likely become more difficult in coming years because of

Men are most likely to batter their wives if they

Intimate partner violence

Ethnicity affects individuals' health in many different ways.Compare the effect of ethnicity on health for two ethnic groups (of your choice),summarizing and explaining the similarities and differences between them.

Which of the following is true?

Because of gender convergence,

African Americans with kidney disease are more likely to die than whites with the disease because

Imagine that you are a woman who is a recent immigrant and who works in a factory.Identify three factors that might put you and your family at risk for poor health.

Research suggests that

The idea that illness leads to poverty more often than poverty leads to illness is known as

Women have lower rates of heart disease in part because their bodies produce more estrogen than do men's bodies.This is an example of

The infant mortality rate among African Americans

Compared to earlier in this century,the American population now has a

Compared to Anglo Americans,Native Americans are more likely to die from

Should woman-battering be regarded by doctors as a health problem? Why or why not?

Compared to lower-income persons,upper-income persons have

Corporate decisions to locate polluting industries in minority neighborhoods are referred to as

Which of the following is true?

According to your textbook,

The Sociology of Health,Illness, and Health Care

The Social Sources of Illness

Illness and Death in the Less Developed Nations

The Social Meanings of Illness

The Experience of Disability, Chronic Pain, and Chronic Illness

The Sociology of Mental Illness

Health Care in the United States

Health Care Around the Globe

Health Care Settings and Technologies

The Profession of Medicine

Other Mainstream and Alternative Health Care Providers

Issues in Bioethics

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Exam 3: The Social Distribution of Illness in the United States

Which of the following is true?

Paying for health care for the elderly will likely become more difficult in coming years because of

Men are most likely to batter their wives if they

Intimate partner violence

Ethnicity affects individuals' health in many different ways.Compare the effect of ethnicity on health for two ethnic groups (of your choice),summarizing and explaining the similarities and differences between them.

Which of the following is true?

Because of gender convergence,

African Americans with kidney disease are more likely to die than whites with the disease because

Imagine that you are a woman who is a recent immigrant and who works in a factory.Identify three factors that might put you and your family at risk for poor health.

Research suggests that

The idea that illness leads to poverty more often than poverty leads to illness is known as

Women have lower rates of heart disease in part because their bodies produce more estrogen than do men's bodies.This is an example of

The infant mortality rate among African Americans

Compared to earlier in this century,the American population now has a

Compared to Anglo Americans,Native Americans are more likely to die from

Should woman-battering be regarded by doctors as a health problem? Why or why not?

Compared to lower-income persons,upper-income persons have

Corporate decisions to locate polluting industries in minority neighborhoods are referred to as

Which of the following is true?

According to your textbook,

The Sociology of Health,Illness, and Health Care

The Social Sources of Illness

Illness and Death in the Less Developed Nations

The Social Meanings of Illness

The Experience of Disability, Chronic Pain, and Chronic Illness

The Sociology of Mental Illness

Health Care in the United States

Health Care Around the Globe

Health Care Settings and Technologies

The Profession of Medicine

Other Mainstream and Alternative Health Care Providers

Issues in Bioethics

Filters