Question 1

The self-perceptions of health of Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans are remarkably alike. How do they see their health and what is the evidence for this?

Accepted Answer

Studies show that Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans tend to rate their health lower than Whites, despite having similar or sometimes better health outcomes when measured objectively by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Question 2

Individuals with assets and income from a variety of sources have lower mortality risks. Part of this is due to what mindset or psychological factor?

Accepted Answer

Having the financial means to afford healthcare provides individuals with a sense of security and access to necessary medical services, which can contribute to lower mortality risks.

Question 3

What is the link between status and morbidity?

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently shown that there is a strong link between lower socioeconomic status and increased morbidity and mortality rates. This is believed to be due to the social and economic context in which lower socioeconomic individuals live, which can include factors such as limited access to healthy food, healthcare, and safe environments. These factors can have a causal effect on health outcomes.

Question 4

Which is true regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

Accepted Answer

The ACA prohibits health insurers from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on pre-existing conditions. However, private companies are not required to provide coverage to employees and income differences between health insurance coverage still exist. Additionally, not all states have expanded Medicaid coverage.

Question 5

Similar to the security that is passed on by inherited wealth, what insecurity is "passed on" by minority, lower-status individuals?

Accepted Answer

The depressed sense of physical and mental well-being is learned and repeated by the children of lower-status individuals, especially Black children.

Question 6

The self-assessment of health is not only related to the socioeconomic status of individual households. How do communities affect it?

Accepted Answer

Communities can affect self-assessment of health through factors like physical deterioration, environmental problems, and social disorder, which can negatively impact individuals' perceptions of their own health.

Question 7

Although women tend to be healthier than men and live longer, what economic factor adds to stresses on their real health and self-assessment of health?

Accepted Answer

Women tend to have lower occupational and earnings status than men, which can lead to economic stresses that negatively impact their health and self-assessment of health. This can include a lack of access to healthcare and healthy food options, as well as increased stress from financial insecurity.

Question 8

Evaluate the following statement: Individuals in lower socioeconomic positions choose not to seek care for their health problems.

Accepted Answer

Several studies have shown that individuals in lower socioeconomic positions do seek medical care when they believe that some medical intervention is necessary. The decision to not seek care is often influenced by various economic, cultural, social, or personal reasons rather than a lack of desire for medical attention.

Question 9

High death rates as well as chronic illnesses among lower socioeconomic groups have been tied to an inability to bear the cost of health care. Which of the following best represents a symptom of this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Prescription noncompliance, or not following through with recommended medication treatment, is a common symptom of the inability to bear the cost of health care. This is often due to the high cost of prescription drugs, which can lead to serious health complications and even death. Refusing to pay copayments and waiting for public health insurance coverage are also potential symptoms, but they are not as directly tied to chronic illnesses and death rates as prescription noncompliance. Seeking Canadian citizenship is not a symptom of this phenomenon, as it does not address the underlying issue of healthcare affordability.

Question 10

What might explain health disparity by gender?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that men are more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking excessively and not wearing seat belts, leading to higher rates of injury and mortality.

Question 11

What is the social causation position in the relationship between lower socioeconomic status and poor mental health?

Accepted Answer

The social causation position argues that lower socioeconomic status can lead to poor mental health due to the conditions and characteristics associated with that position, such as financial stress and lower access to resources for mental health care.

Question 12

Unlike Whites, young Blacks benefit from what common denominator when faced with psychological distress?

Accepted Answer

Racial identity can serve as a protective factor for young Blacks facing psychological distress, offering a sense of belonging, strength, and resilience derived from shared cultural and historical experiences.

Question 13

Research suggests that the homeless population:

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

What is the difference between lower and higher socioeconomic positions and those feelings of self-mastery and self-image when job loss takes place?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that individuals in lower socioeconomic positions have a greater sense that their lives are determined by factors beyond their immediate control, including job loss. This feeling of lack of control can contribute to feelings of powerlessness and diminished self-worth. Higher status individuals may be more inclined to blame themselves for job loss, but they may also have greater resources and social support to help them cope with the situation.

Question 15

Evaluate the following: Food insecurity, in terms of a healthy diet, is only a problem faced by lower socioeconomic groups-not the middle and upper classes.

Accepted Answer

Food insecurity can take different forms in different socioeconomic groups. While lower socioeconomic groups may struggle with accessing enough food, middle and upper classes may face food insecurity in terms of accessing healthy and expensive foods. Therefore, it is not accurate to say that food insecurity is only a problem faced by lower socioeconomic groups.

Quiz 11: The Impact of Inequality on Personal Life Chances