Question 1

According to the social model of disability disabled people are:&#10;A) disabled due to their own condition&#10;B) disabled by a range of barriers that prevent or limit their full participation in society&#10;C) unable to do things because they lack the ability

Accepted Answer

The social model of disability suggests that people are disabled by barriers in society, not by their impairment or difference. It focuses on the need to adapt the environment and remove societal barriers to allow people with disabilities to participate fully in society.

Question 2

If we are to promote equality we must:&#10;A) treat everyone the same&#10;B) treat everyone with equal respect but take account of individual needs and make accommodations to meet these needs&#10;C) ignore their differences

Accepted Answer

Promoting equality involves recognizing and respecting individual differences and needs. This means treating everyone with equal respect while also making accommodations to meet their specific needs, rather than treating everyone the same or ignoring their differences.

Question 3

Families are:&#10;A) always places of safety and support&#10;B) places of danger and distress&#10;C) very different in their composition, the way in which they relate to each other, and the level and nature of support provided

Accepted Answer

Families vary greatly in their structure, dynamics, and the support they offer, reflecting a wide range of experiences rather than fitting a single description of being solely safe or dangerous.

Question 4

Some people hide their health condition from others because:&#10;A) it is no one else's business&#10;B) they are concerned that other people will try to help them&#10;C) they are concerned that other people will treat them differently/negatively

Accepted Answer

People often hide their health conditions because they fear being treated differently or negatively by others, which can lead to stigma or discrimination.

Question 5

If we want to improve people's health we should:&#10;A) take account of factors such as poverty that have a negative impact&#10;B) build more hospitals&#10;C) tell people that they should take more responsibility for their own health

Accepted Answer

Factors such as poverty significantly impact health by limiting access to healthy food, safe housing, and healthcare, making it crucial to address these social determinants to improve overall health.

Question 6

For us to understand sociology:&#10;A) We only need to know about one theory or perspective&#10;B) We need to know about a number of theories and perspectives&#10;C) We don't need to know about theories and perspectives&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Understanding sociology requires knowledge of multiple theories and perspectives, as it is a complex field that examines society from various angles. Each theory provides different insights into social behavior, institutions, and processes.

Question 7

An important aspect of sociology is that:&#10;A) It is just common sense&#10;B) It just describes society&#10;C) It can help us to look critically at things we can take for granted in society such as the family and health care&#10;D) All the above

Accepted Answer

Sociology enables us to critically examine aspects of society that are often taken for granted, such as family structures and healthcare systems, by applying theoretical perspectives and empirical research to understand social behavior, institutions, and processes.

Question 8

Functionalist sociologists view society as:&#10;A) A system in which different structures work together to maintain effective order&#10;B) A set of different structures that operate independently of each other&#10;C) A system in which different structures work against each other and achieve change through conflict&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Functionalist sociologists, such as Emile Durkheim, view society as a system where different structures (e.g., family, education, religion, etc.) work together to maintain social stability and order. They believe each structure has a specific function that contributes to the overall functioning and health of society.

Question 9

Feminism is a single sociological perspective that:&#10;A) Views male dominance within society as natural and acceptable&#10;B) Challenges male dominance within society&#10;C) It is not a single perspective but instead a collection of perspectives that challenge and seek to change gender divisions within society&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Feminism encompasses a range of perspectives, theories, and movements that share a common goal of challenging and seeking to change gender divisions and inequalities within society, rather than being a single, unified perspective.

Question 10

Taking on the 'sick role' means that an individual is:&#10;A) Expected to comply with medical advice and want to get better&#10;B) Expected to comply with medical advice and not worry about getting better&#10;C) Expected to question and challenge medical advice&#10;D) All the above

Accepted Answer

The 'sick role' concept, as defined by sociologist Talcott Parsons, includes the expectation that an individual will seek and comply with medical advice with the desire to get better. This role allows society to accept temporary deviance (illness) under the condition that the sick person seeks treatment and wishes to recover.

Deck 37: Introduction to the Sociological Context of Nursing