Question 1

What is one of the difficulties encountered in deriving a clear definition of health?

Accepted Answer

One of the difficulties encountered in deriving a clear definition of health is that people who have diagnosed chronic diseases can still consider themselves to be healthy. This highlights the subjective nature of health and the different ways individuals may define it.

Question 2

The concept of wellness is:

Accepted Answer

Wellness refers not only to physical health, but also to mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. It encompasses a holistic approach to overall health and well-being, beyond just the absence of illness or disease.

Question 3

The various sociological paradigms models, theories) make implicit assumptions about the basic interaction between the genetic make-up of an individual and their society.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Which of the following is the most correct? [note: "<" means "less than"; ">" means "greater than"; "=" means "equal to"]

Accepted Answer

The most accurate representation is that the absence of disease is a basic condition, but good health encompasses more, including physical, mental, and social well-being. Wellness goes even further, incorporating proactive health-promoting behaviors and lifestyle choices. Therefore, absence of disease is less than good health, which is less than wellness.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the dominant issues in medical sociology identified in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

The study of the interaction between genetics and social factors in the etiology of illness is actually one of the dominant issues in medical sociology identified in the textbook. The other three options are also identified as dominant issues in medical sociology.

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the key components of structural functionalism?

Accepted Answer

Consensus is one of the key components of structural functionalism, which emphasizes the importance of society working together and reaching a consensus on important issues. Conflict, on the other hand, is more aligned with a conflict theory perspective, which focuses on power struggles and the ways in which different groups compete for resources. Interaction and relativism are not typically considered key components of structural functionalism.

Question 7

The school of thought that believes that it is impossible to grasp the existence of social reality independently of the subjective influence of the observant and/or researcher is the philosophical basis for which social perspective?

Accepted Answer

Postmodernism emphasizes that social reality is constructed through language, symbols, and subjective experiences, and rejects the possibility of objective knowledge or a single absolute truth. It highlights the importance of individual perspectives and experiences in shaping social reality, and challenges traditional concepts and categories of identity, power, and knowledge.

Question 8

Which following factor initially led to the development of medical sociology?

Accepted Answer

The epidemiological transition, which refers to changes in disease patterns within populations, initially led to the development of medical sociology. This transition highlighted the need to understand how social factors influence health and disease patterns, thus laying the groundwork for the field.

Question 9

According to the text, which of the following is NOT part of the concept of wellness?

Accepted Answer

While being healthy and having no disease are key components of wellness, they do not encompass the entire concept. Life satisfaction, emotional well-being, and social connectedness are also important factors in a person's overall wellness.

Question 10

The definition of health by Rootman and Raeburn 1994) does NOT include which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

The definition of health by Rootman and Raeburn (1994) includes environmental, cultural, and lifestyle components, but it does not include disease as a component of health.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is the most correct?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is the...

Question 12

One cannot be both healthy and have a chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

It is possible for someone to have a chronic disease and still maintain a healthy lifestyle by managing their condition through medication, diet, exercise, and other necessary treatments. While the chronic disease may never fully go away, someone can still have good physical, mental, and emotional health overall.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a macro-level theory?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Question 14

Which of the following is a central critique of the definition of health by the World Health Organization in the 1986 Ottawa Charter?

Accepted Answer

The critique is that the WHO's definition is considered too idealistic because it describes health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, which is seen as unattainable for most people.

Question 15

According to your textbook, which of the following dimensions is NOT a part of well-being?

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, the dimensions of well-being are physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual. Absence of disease is not considered a separate dimension, but rather a component of physical well-being.

Question 16

Positivism, the philosophical basis for structural functionalism is based on:

Accepted Answer

Positivism is a school of thought that relies on scientific evidence to understand the social world. It is based on the belief that social phenomena can be studied objectively, and that the use of scientific methods such as experimentation and statistics can reveal the true nature of how society operates. Structural functionalism, a theory in sociology, is based on the positivist assumption that parts of society work together to fulfill the needs of the whole. Therefore, option D is the best choice that accurately describes the philosophical basis for structural functionalism.

Question 17

The school of thought that perceives that the social reality exists independently from individuals and that their experiences are shaped by social structure is the philosophical basis for which social perspective?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

According to the text, which of the following statements about illness, disease, and sickness is ?

Accepted Answer

The text states that illness, disease, and sickness are distinct but related concepts, and it is possible for a person to have all three at the same time. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. The text does not support options A, B, or C.

Question 19

A social role, as a key concept for structural functionalism to understand how individuals participate within a society, is:

Accepted Answer

A social role is a set of expected behaviours attached to a specific social position. Structural functionalism emphasizes the importance of social roles, as they contribute to the overall functioning and stability of society. A person's behaviour within a social role is influenced by their status, and the expectations and norms associated with that status.

Question 20

According to the text, the difference between having a disease and having a sickness is having knowledge of the disease.

Accepted Answer

According to the text, a disease is a biological condition while sickness is the human experience of having that condition. Knowledge of a disease is what distinguishes it from just being a temporary discomfort.

Quiz 1: Theoretical Tools for a Sociological Analysis of Health and Health Care