An individual is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and decides to keep the illness to herself rather than telling others. Which of the following concepts best describes this situation?

a. Master status
b. Discredited stigma
c. Ascribed status
d. Discreditable stigma


Answer: D

Sociology

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In Great Britain, __________.

A. there is a dual system with both government and private medical services B. the National Health Service provides reduced-cost care only to those whose low income levels qualify for it C. the middle classes are squeezed out of health care because they cannot afford private care but do not qualify for the National Health Service D. the health care system does a very poor job of providing medical care

Sociology

By 2030, __________ percent of the elderly will be 75 or older

A) 46 B) 55 C) 65 D) 75

Sociology

Describe the "Disneyland Dad" and the stepmother trap

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

The term _______________ refers to working full time for poverty wages, working part time when full-time work is desired, or working at a job below the worker's skill level

A. unemployment B. underemployment C. full employment D. none of the above

Sociology