Question 1

Proxemics is:&#10;A) present-focused&#10;B) interpersonal distance&#10;C) voice tone&#10;D) nonverbal gestures

Accepted Answer

Proxemics refers to the study of personal space and the physical distance maintained between individuals during interactions.

Question 2

The worldview that conflict should be avoided.&#10;A) Individualism&#10;B) Collectivism&#10;C) Socialism&#10;D) None of these

Accepted Answer

Collectivism often emphasizes harmony and group cohesion, which can lead to a preference for avoiding conflict to maintain social stability.

Question 3

Locus of control refers to:&#10;A) individualism vs. collectivism&#10;B) the ability to make others ill&#10;C) the ability to make decisions&#10;D) fate vs. free will

Accepted Answer

Locus of control refers to the degree to which individuals believe they have control over the events affecting their lives, often conceptualized as a spectrum between fate (external control) and free will (internal control).

Question 4

Many religions approve of abortion under certain circumstances. These generally include all of the following except:&#10;A) the female is under 16 years of age&#10;B) the health of the mother is at risk if the pregnancy is continued&#10;C) the child may be born with a disability that will cause suffering&#10;D) in cases of rape or incest

Accepted Answer

Many religions that allow abortion under certain circumstances typically do so to protect the health of the mother, in cases of rape or incest, or if the child may be born with a severe disability. The age of the female, such as being under 16, is generally not a common religious justification for abortion.

Question 5

The total effect of a person's actions and conduct during the successive phases of the person's existence that determines the person's destiny.&#10;A) Ahimsa&#10;B) Karma&#10;C) Veda&#10;D) Dosha

Accepted Answer

Karma is the total effect of a person's actions and conduct during the successive phases of the person's existence that determines the person's destiny.

Question 6

Legal documents that enable a person to convey his or her decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time.&#10;A) Surrogate decision maker&#10;B) Death with dignity&#10;C) Advance directives&#10;D) Hospice affidavit

Accepted Answer

Advance directives are legal documents that allow individuals to outline their preferences for end-of-life care before they are unable to communicate their decisions.

Question 7

People with this worldview may be reluctant to complete an advance directive because of concerns about isolating this person or offending other relatives.&#10;A) Personalistic&#10;B) Fatalistic&#10;C) Karma&#10;D) Collectivist

Accepted Answer

Collectivist cultures emphasize the importance of family and community, so individuals may avoid making decisions that could isolate a family member or offend relatives.

Question 8

Worldview is the cultural assumptions and beliefs that express how people see, interpret, and explain their experience.

Accepted Answer

Worldview encompasses the fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society, including the natural philosophy, fundamental existential, and normative postulates, or themes, values, emotions, and ethics.

Question 9

Smiling is a universal sign of happiness in all cultures.

Accepted Answer

While smiling is often associated with happiness, its interpretation can vary across cultures, and in some cultures, it may not always signify happiness.

Question 10

All religions support organ donation.

Accepted Answer

Different religions have varying beliefs and teachings regarding organ donation, with some supporting it, others having specific conditions, and some opposing it.

Question 11

Some religions find suicide by fasting acceptable because it is nonviolent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some religions find suicide by fasting acceptable...

Deck 3: Worldview and Health Decisions