Which sociologist developed the concept of the sick role?
A. Émile Durkheim
B. Eliot Freidson
C. Karl Marx
D. Talcott Parsons
D. Talcott Parsons
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The Healthy People 2020 Initiative sets targets for a healthier population based upon three broad goals. Which of the following is not one of these goals?
a. increasing the length of healthy life b. increasing access to psychological counseling services for all c. reducing health disparities among Americans d. achieving access to preventive services for all
Thorne and Anderson in "Managing the Stigma of Personal Bankruptcy"
state that scapegoating is used as a justification for filing for bankruptcy. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
You, a sociology student, are approached by an anthropology student who would like to work with you. How should you respond to this offer to participate in an interdisciplinary study?
a. Sociology is a broad discipline that would benefit from the research anthropology has to offer. Accept. b. Sociology is a very narrow field of study with very specific research methodologies. A project with an anthropologist just doesn't make sense. Decline. c. Historical contexts and the nature of modern universities prevent sociologists from interacting effectively with anthropologists. Decline. d. The project may work, but it is likely that you will come into conflict with your partner for theoretical reasons. This conflict could make the project very difficult to finish. Decline.
Which of the following variables is influenced by changes in another variable?
a. Experimental b. Independent c. Dependent d. Control