African American families often have fictive kin members. In a given family, these are non-relatives known to __________
a. make up stories
b. help the family in times of need
c. leave town when times get rough
d. mooch off of the family
b
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The perception of health varies considerably among societies of the world. The definition of what constitutes health and illness is most defined by which of the following variables?
A) the culture of society B) the life expectancy of members of the society C) the life span of members of the society D) the extent of medical services within a society
__________ refers to negative attitudes
a. Prejudice b. Discrimination c. Segregation d. Genderism
The history of feminism cannot be separated from efforts to
a. change the lives of women, and by extension, the lives of children and men. b. subordinate men. c. force women to value and choose careers over motherhood. d. control men.
Researchers at the Health Policy Institute of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies in Washington, D.C., claim that _____ is more important than genetic code in determining a person's health
a. occupation b. gender roles c. diet d. zip code