SOC 210 Lesson 14 Practice Quiz – Flashcards
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Based on the "Race Roulette Wheel" activity, which racial group age 20-44 is most likely to die from heart disease?
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Black
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diseases that have a sudden onset, may be briefly incapacitating, and are either curable or fatal
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acute diseases
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the study of disease patterns to understand the cause of illnesses, how they are spread, and what interventions to take.
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epidemiology
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type of health care that treats the disease or condition once it has manifested
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curative or crisis medicine
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type of health care that aims to avoid or forestall the onset of disease by taking preventive measures, often including lifestyle changes
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preventative medicine
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diseases that develop over a longer period of time and may not be detected until symptoms occur later in their progression
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chronic diseases
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the process by which some behaviors or conditions that were once seen as personal problems are redefined as medical issues
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medicalization
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type of health care that focuses on symptom and pain relief and providing a supportive environment for critically ill or dying patients, rather than fighting the illness or disease
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palliative care
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Larry's wife isn't convinced. Which perspective describes her response? "If we both take time off of work, we'll be behind on our bills when we come back. We don't own a home on the lake—we'd have to rent a place. I'm nervous to take time off of work anyway—my boss might hire someone to replace me while I'm away."
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conflict theory
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Jerrod is sick—he has been feeling pretty bad for about three weeks. Which perspective describes Jerrod's explanation for why he hasn't been to the doctor? "I don't have insurance. I think that my employer ought to give me insurance so I can get better and go back to work. However, I'm just a worker, so I don't have control over who gets insurance and who doesn't. I saved up a little money in case of an emergency—maybe I'll go to the doctor if I'm not feeling better soon."
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conflict theory
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Sociologists explore the social institution of medicine and experiences of health and illness. Mark ALL of the following questions that sociologists might explore:
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- How are illnesses categorized? - Who constructs definitions of health? - How does status impact our health? - What patterns of illness impact different groups of people?
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In the 1950s John and Ella lived in Alabama and wanted to get married, but they were not allowed to because he was black and she was white. The prohibition of interracial marriage, interracial cohabitation, or interracial sexual interaction is called
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antimiscegenation
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Kendra is single and lives alone. Today, her type of household makes up _____of the households in the United States.
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28 percent
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When the swine flu was diagnosed in 2009, the illness spread across the globe quickly. This is classified as a/an
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pandemic
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What is the main point of the "Race Roulette Wheel" activity?
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It shows us that social characteristics like race might have an impact on our health.
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Larry is talking to his wife about taking a vacation. Which perspective describes Larry's feelings? "I have two weeks of vacation coming up at work, and I know you have some flex time that you can take too. We've both been so stressed out lately. Let's go to the lake and relax. When we come back, we'll feel refreshed and we won't argue about the little things that have been bothering us."
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structural functionalism
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Consider the major theoretical perspectives routinely explored throughout the text. Which theoretical perspective might note that the main role of the family is to socialize children?
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structural functionalism
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What do sociologists call the situation when adults are called on to care for their elderly parents as well as their own children?
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sandwich generation
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Larry rethinks his idea based on the conversation. Which perspective describes his new thought? "You're right. It would be expensive to take a vacation right now. Maybe instead we can turn off the television, put a blanket in the middle of the living room, and pretend we're on a picnic. We don't have to go to the lake. We can have a "stay-cation" where we stay at home and simply enjoy each other's' company."
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symbolic interactionism
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Rescission is the practice by insurance companies of canceling coverage only after a person gets sick. True or false?
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true
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Propinquity, choosing to have relationships with people in close geographical proximity to us, is common in the United States. True or false?
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tru
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When considering rates of domestic violence, evidence suggests
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it is about equal across racial and ethnic groups
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Lucia fell on a tumbling pass during her most recent gymnastics competition. She tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her knee. To deal with the pain, she got a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test, visited a physical therapist, took aspirin, and got acupuncture. This best exemplifies
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integrative medicine
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_____ diseases have a sudden onset while _____ diseases develop over a longer period of time.
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acute; chronic
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Consider the major theoretical perspectives routinely explored throughout the text. Which theoretical perspective might explore how family relations are created and maintained in daily interactions?
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symbolic interactionism
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Nash broke his arm on the playground. His parents will most likely seek
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curative or crisis medicine
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Consider the major theoretical perspectives routinely explored throughout the text. Which theoretical perspective might explore the ways laws regarding drug use tend to be created by the powerful in society so that they benefit some while harming others?
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conflict theory
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What is the main purpose of the "Mom vs. Dad" activity?
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to show how there is still an unequal distribution of labor within the household
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Why is concierge medicine difficult for most people to use or obtain?
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It is too expensive
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Diana was in a car accident and now appears to be in a permanent comma. She is breathing as a result of machines and is fed through a tube. Much debate is occurring within her family about her situation, which doctors say will not improve. sociologist who is interested in studying this conflict would want to research:
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bioethics
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a heterosexual couple with one or more children living in a single household
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nuclear family
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the prohibition of interracial marriage, cohabitation, or sexual interaction
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antimiscegenation
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marriage to someone from a different social group
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exogamy
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a large group of relatives, usually including at least three generations living either in one household or in close proximity
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extended family
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marriage to someone within one's social group
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endogamy
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a social group whose members are bound by legal, biological, or emotional ties, or a combination of all three
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family
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relatives or relations, usually those related by common descent
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kin
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Doing the dishes and fixing the car are examples of
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instrumental tasks
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In the "Mom vs. Dad" activity, we found that this group tends to carry the responsibility for the majority of domestic labor:
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Mom
