Question 1

Which statement is true regarding health care in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   The United States guarantees health care for all citizens.
B)   The United States has more doctors than other Global North nations.
C)   In the United States, doctors tend to work in urban areas.
D)   Access to health providers is not a problem in the United States.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

John Smith kept getting colds, but he refused to go to the doctor in spite of missing work regularly. According to Talcott Parsons, John Smith was not ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   being courteous to his coworkers
B)   accepting blame for his actions
C)   fulfilling the sick role
D)   recognizing his illnessE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Medicalization has grown less pervasive in the United States over the past few decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

When Marcus was a child, he had trouble focusing in school and often got into trouble for getting out of his chair. Marcus' son, Jason, also has these problems, but he has been diagnosed with hyperactivity and attention deficit and is receiving medication for it. Which statement best explains what has happened in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hyperactivity and attention deficit have been medicalized.
B)   Marcus's problems weren't severe enough for medication.
C)   Jason's disruptions to the class could not be tolerated.
D)   Hyperactivity and attention deficit are considered behavior problems.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

What is the most likely result of a job with high levels of stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   increased levels of exercise
B)   more flexible work schedule
C)   more room for creativity
D)   increased likelihood of deathE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

A lack of insurance or underinsurance and high medical costs in the United States can result in which impact of illness on society?

Accepted Answer

A)   neglecting members of one's family
B)   financial instability
C)   missing work
D)   lack of family supportE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

How does the U.S. health care system compare to other countries' systems?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

What is one way gender scripts affect mortality and morbidity rates?

Accepted Answer

A)   Men tend to condone violent behavior.
B)   Women have few and poor social relationships.
C)   Men go to the doctor more often.
D)   Women tend to condone unhealthy eating.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Donna has had numerous illnesses since she married ten years ago, many more than her husband has had. As such, Donna may be said to have a ______ than her husband.

Accepted Answer

A)   lower mortality
B)   higher rate of morbidity
C)   lower rate of recovery
D)   lower life expectancyE) A) and D)
F) C) and D) B

Question 10

What admission test now includes a section on the social sciences because it has been determined that societal and cultural effects on health matters?

Accepted Answer

A)   GRE
B)   GMAT
C)   LSAT
D)   MCATE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Marcel has a low paying job. Which characteristic is the most likely to describe this job?

Accepted Answer

A)   high autonomy, low flexibility
B)   high autonomy, low benefits
C)   low autonomy, low flexibility
D)   low autonomy, high benefitsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which person is least likely to avoid the risk of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Marlin buys his fresh food at high-end grocery stores.
B)   Marla's college friends are all of a similar socioeconomic status and get together weekly to talk about personal issues.
C)   Marion works in a company with a fitness center for employees.
D)   Wes works from home and rarely leaves the house because the neighborhood isn't safe.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

Government health insurance for those over age 65 is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Medicare
B)   Medicaid
C)   Universal health care
D)   ObamacareE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Talcott Parsons believed that being healthy and productive is functional for society and too many sick people would harm society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Gender scripts relate to how sexual orientation affects health and illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Dalia was shocked when she learned that her country spends double the amount on health care per person than other Global North nations spend. Where does Dalia live?

Accepted Answer

A)   the United Kingdom
B)   Australia
C)   the United States
D)   JapanE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Researchers have not found a strong connection between mental health and social class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 18

In general, ______ have better health than ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Vietnamese Americans; Chinese Americans
B)   native-born Blacks; African-born Blacks
C)   Cuban Americans; Mexican Americans
D)   Native Americans; Asian AmericansE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Which characteristic is least likely to exhibit health disparities?

Accepted Answer

A)   sex and gender
B)   race and ethnicity
C)   socioeconomic status
D)   political preferenceE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which country has a health care system in which the government pays and provides all health services to its citizens?

Accepted Answer

A)   France
B)   the United Kingdom
C)   Canada
D)   SwitzerlandE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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John Smith kept getting colds, but he refused to go to the doctor in spite of missing work regularly. According to Talcott Parsons, John Smith was not ______.

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Medicalization has grown less pervasive in the United States over the past few decades.

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A lack of insurance or underinsurance and high medical costs in the United States can result in which impact of illness on society?

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How does the U.S. health care system compare to other countries' systems?

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