Health, Healthcare, and Disability
Answer the questions below. For multiple choice questions, select one answer.
1. Sociologists use the term __________ for socially defined and culturally variable states of interference with health.
Select only one.
disease
disorder
illness
addiction
2. Briefly explain how healthcare activities are intended to improve ones health.
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3. Social epidemiologists investigate_______________.
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the human host
the social atmosphere
health coefficients
microscopic carriers
4. Explain the perspective of holistic medicine and the importance of preventative medicine. Write at least two sentences.
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5. Prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act, approximately how many people in the United States lacked health insurance?
Select only one.
4 million
23 million
43 million
100 million
Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social Change
Answer the questions below. For multiple choice questions, select one answer.
6. Sociologists define __________ as the alteration, modification, or transformation of public policy, culture, or social institutions over time.
Select only one.
social divergence
social change
social innovation
culture wars
7. Collective behavior tends to be __________.
Select only one.
institutionalized
structured hierarchically
enacted within a division of labor
unstructured and even spontaneous
8. Mobs, riots, and panics are all examples of __________ crowds.
Select only one.
acting
casual
expressive
conventional
9. A __________ is a temporary but widely copied activity enthusiastically followed by large numbers of people.
Select only one.
style
fad
craze
fashion
10. By definition, fads last longer than fashions.
Select only one.
True
False
Tying together Culture, Religion, and Healthcare
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Why Cultural Respect is Important for Patient Engagement and Healthcare Delivery
11. Cite the article above using APA format. For citation help, use the following link: Citefast.com
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12. Explain what you have learned about the importance of culture and religion in the healthcare setting. Write at least two complete sentences.
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13. Explain how you can apply this information in your daily life (with your family, friends, and in your community). Write at least two sentences.
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14. Think about your future career in healthcare. Explain how you can apply this knowledge on the job. Write at least two complete sentences.
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Reflection
Reflect on what you have learned this week to help you respond to the question below. You may choose to respond in writing or by recording a video!
15. Provide a real-world example or scenario in which a patient may base their medical decisions upon their religious beliefs. Next, explain how you (as a healthcare worker) would respect their religious rights while performing your job responsibilities accurately and ethically.”
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