Question 1

How is AIDS transmitted?

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A)   AIDS is transmitted through routine contact such as handshakes and hugging.
B)   AIDS is transmitted primarily through bodily fluids.
C)   AIDS is transmitted by sharing eating utensils.
D)   AIDS is transmitted by any kind of physical contact with an infected person.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Briefly describe the functionalist perspective of illness. Define and explain the concept of the sick role. Point out weaknesses in this perspective.

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After chain-smoking for 20 years, Dana was diagnosed with lung cancer. She is suffering from

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A)   an acute disease.
B)   a chronic disease.
C)   a congenital disease.
D)   a genetic disease.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

According to the functionalist approach, problems in U.S. health care are caused by

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A)   the dominant societal perspective that views medicine as a commodity to be bought and sold.
B)   structural changes in society, such as the development of medical technology, physician overspecialization, increasingly limited health insurance protections, and higher demands for health care by consumers.
C)   social and cultural factors influencing how people define physical illness and mental illness.
D)   poor doctor-patient interactions in health care settings.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) B

Question 5

According to the text, the learned helplessness theory

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A)   is based on the idea that people become depressed when they think they have no control over their lives.
B)   is embraced by feminist theorists who believe that women sometimes contribute to their own helplessness.
C)   supports research findings that women in high-income, high-status jobs experience lower levels of psychological well-being because of work-related pressures and stress.
D)   is embraced by feminist theorists who believe that the powerlessness in women's lives is an objective condition.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Analysts using the social stress framework to examine mental disorders believe that

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A)   mental disorders cause people to drift downward in class position.
B)   mental disorders are present equally in all classes.
C)   stresses associated with lower-class life lead to greater mental disorders.
D)   racism is a mental disorder.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)   Chronic diseases are ones that a society has a difficult time eradicating, such as cholera, tetanus, typhoid, and malaria.
B)   Acute diseases still common in the United States today include chicken pox and influenza.
C)   High-income nations have seen a greater decline in deaths from chronic diseases than from acute diseases.
D)   Many acute diseases can be attributed to the manufacturers of illness.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Mary tried to achieve upward social mobility to move out of the inner-city projects by graduating high school and trying to get into college. However, when she was not accepted, she was forced to get a low-wage job because she did not have many skills. She realized after holding this job for a period of time that she was not only stuck in a low-wage job but also a dead-end job. This resulted in severe depression because she no longer felt that she had any control over her life. This is an example of

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A)   an objective condition.
B)   learned helplessness.
C)   powerlessness.
D)   fear of success.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

The likelihood of being covered by health insurance increases with income.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 10

Deinstitutionalization

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A)   refers to the practice of discharging patients from mental hospitals into the community.
B)   has proven to be a solution for the problem of "warehousing" mentally-ill patients.
C)   often included committing people to psychiatric hospitals without their consent.
D)   has increased the number of mentally ill patients in psychiatric hospitals.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Infant mortality is higher in the United States than in a number of other developed nations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Direct costs associated with mental disorders include

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A)   lost earnings of individuals.
B)   costs associated with homelessness.
C)   prices of medications.
D)   costs associated with incarceration.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A place where people are isolated from the rest of society for a period of time and come under the complete control of the officials who run the institution is a

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A)   medical-industrial complex.
B)   halfway house.
C)   total institution.
D)   managed care system.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Women continue to be underrepresented in the field of medicine today.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

People with AIDS do not die of AIDS.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What first step do you think should be taken in overhauling and improving the U.S. healthcare system? Do you agree with any functionalist, conflict, or symbolic interactionist solutions? If so, which ones? If not, why?

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The first step in overhauling and improving the U.S. healthcare system should be to address the issue of access and affordability. This could involve implementing universal healthcare coverage, reducing the cost of prescription drugs, and increasing funding for public health programs.

From a functionalist perspective, a solution could be to focus on the overall functioning and efficiency of the healthcare system, ensuring that all individuals have access to necessary care in order to maintain the overall health and productivity of society. This could involve implementing policies that prioritize preventative care and early intervention.

From a conflict perspective, solutions could involve addressing the unequal distribution of healthcare resources and addressing the power dynamics within the healthcare industry. This could involve implementing regulations to prevent monopolies within the pharmaceutical and insurance industries, as well as increasing funding for underserved communities.

From a symbolic interactionist perspective, solutions could involve addressing the stigmatization of certain health conditions and populations, as well as focusing on the doctor-patient relationship and communication. This could involve implementing programs to educate healthcare providers on cultural competency and empathy, as well as increasing funding for mental health services and support.

Overall, a combination of these perspectives and solutions could be necessary in order to effectively overhaul and improve the U.S. healthcare system. Each perspective offers valuable insights and considerations that should be taken into account in the reform process.

Question 17

According to life expectancy rates, which group has the longest life expectancy?

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A)   black males
B)   white males
C)   black females
D)   white femalesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

With regard to race and mental disorders, which of the following statements is true?

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A)   Racial hostility affects the psychological well-being of African Americans but not that of whites.
B)   Racial hostility affects the psychological well-being of African Americans and whites.
C)   Racial hostility affects the psychological well-being of lower class African Americans but not African Americans of any other social class.
D)   The research findings regarding the effects of racial hostility on the well-being of African Americans and whites cannot be determined.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Most studies of the relationship between mental illness and immigration status have found that

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A)   the later the age of immigration, the later the onset of any psychiatric disorders.
B)   the earlier the age of immigration, the later the onset of any psychiatric disorders.
C)   the later the age of immigration, the earlier the onset of any psychiatric disorders.
D)   there is no correlation between the age of immigration and the onset of psychiatric disorders.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The failure of researchers to include women in their research results in differential medical treatment for women.

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A) True 
 B)False

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