Question 1

Professionalization is the process by which members lose control of their occupation to other agencies.

Accepted Answer

Professionalization is the process by which members gain control of their occupation through the establishment of specialized education and training, ethical standards, and oversight by professional associations.

Question 2

Evidence suggests that rich countries that spend more on health care achieve lower infant mortality rates and higher life expectancy.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Canada is one of the few countries in the world with a true system of socialized medicine.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

The Japanese pay more for prescription drugs than the people of any other country in the world.

Accepted Answer

Japan has a universal healthcare system that regulates drug prices, often resulting in lower costs compared to countries like the United States.

Question 5

Jackson is concerned because on the reserve where he has just gotten a job as a community health nurse, twice as many babies die before the age of one year than in the general Canadian population.What he is concerned about?

Accepted Answer

Jackson is specifically concerned about the number of babies that die before the age of one year on the reserve. This is referred to as the infant mortality rate.

Question 6

The Black Death contains a vital message for the sociology of health and medicine because it reveals a common pattern, that health risks are evenly distributed across a population.

Accepted Answer

The statement is not entirely false, but it is an oversimplification. The Black Death did not evenly distribute health risks across a population. It disproportionately affected the poor, marginalized, and those living in unsanitary conditions. The pandemic also had a significant impact on the development of public health measures and the role of the state in controlling infectious diseases. Therefore, the message for the sociology of health and medicine from the Black Death is more nuanced than simply stating that health risks are evenly distributed.

Question 7

M.J.Coldwell is regarded as the "father of medicare" in Canada.

Accepted Answer

Tommy Douglas is often regarded as the "father of medicare" in Canada for his role in introducing the first universal public health care program in Saskatchewan, which later served as a model for the national health care system.

Question 8

Definitions of many mental disorders depend not only on scientific evidence but also social values and political considerations.

Accepted Answer

The definitions of mental disorders are not solely determined by scientific evidence, but also influenced by social norms, cultural beliefs, and political factors. For example, homosexuality was once considered a mental disorder until it was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) due to social activism and changing attitudes towards homosexuality. Similarly, the diagnosis and treatment of certain disorders is influenced by the availability or cost of healthcare, insurance coverage, and stigma surrounding mental illness.

Question 9

At the beginning of the twentieth century, just one mental disorder was recognized by the Canadian government: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was not recognized or diagnosed until the 1960s, several decades into the twentieth century. Prior to this, various terms were used to describe what is now understood as ADHD, such as "minimal brain dysfunction" or "hyperkinetic impulse disorder."

Question 10

In 1974, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) confirmed that homosexuality is a psychiatric disorder.

Accepted Answer

In 1974, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) removed homosexuality from its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), no longer classifying it as a psychiatric disorder.

Question 11

Life expectancy is calculated by utilizing morbidity statistics.

Accepted Answer

Life expectancy is calculated by utilizing mortality statistics, not morbidity statistics. Morbidity statistics refer to the incidence and prevalence of diseases and injuries, while mortality statistics measure the number and rate of deaths in a population.

Question 12

Talcott Parsons defined the sick role.To qualify for the sick role, the illness must be seen as not deliberate and the sick person must want to get well, as evidenced by that person seeking out the help of competent practitioners.

Accepted Answer

Talcott Parsons did indeed define the sick role with the criteria mentioned in the statement.

Question 13

People in higher classes experience higher levels of stress because they have to constantly work at preserving their wealth from economic uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not necessarily true as people in higher classes may have more resources to cope with economic uncertainty and may also have greater job security and financial stability. Research has shown that individuals in lower socio-economic classes may actually experience higher levels of stress due to financial strain and limited resources.

Question 14

The first universal health care system in Canada originated in Manitoba.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada reported in 2013 that the unemployment rate among newly graduated medical specialists was more than twice that of the average unemployment rate.

Accepted Answer

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada did report in 2013 that the unemployment rate among newly graduated medical specialists was more than twice that of the average unemployment rate.

Question 16

The use of medication for Canadian children diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) nearly doubled between 1994 and 2007.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal in 2010. The study found that the use of medication for Canadian children diagnosed with ADHD increased from 0.6% in 1994 to 2.9% in 2007.

Question 17

Some sociologists believe that socioeconomic position is a fundamental cause of disease.

Accepted Answer

According to the theory of fundamental causes, socioeconomic position (such as income, education, and occupation) is a key determinant of health outcomes and access to healthcare, and operates through multiple pathways over time to influence the distribution of disease in society.

Question 18

In comparing Canada to other countries, what does research reveal about life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that Canada's life expectancy is slightly lower than that in countries like Japan but higher than most other countries. Additionally, Canada's life expectancy is higher than that in the United States.

Question 19

According to many scholars, the Black Death still ranks as the most devastating catastrophe in human history.

Accepted Answer

Many scholars, historians, and epidemiologists consider the Black Death, or the bubonic plague pandemic that ravaged Eurasia in the 14th century, as the deadliest disaster in human history. It is estimated that the outbreak killed between 75 to 200 million people, wiping out more than a third of Europe's population and causing significant social, economic, and cultural changes. Despite several other pandemics and crises in subsequent centuries, the Black Death remains unparalleled in its scale and impact on humanity.

Question 20

According to the textbook, what percent of cancer research funding is allocated for research on prevention?

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, only 2 percent of cancer research funding is allocated for research on prevention.

Quiz 19: Health and Medicine