The __________ theory emphasizes the political, economic, and social forces that affect health and the health care delivery system
a. functionalist
b. conflict
c. symbolic interactionist
d. postmodernist
b
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What is wrong with an explanation that blames a personal characteristic (such as laziness) for a problem (such as poverty) experienced by an individual?
a. Personal characteristics are private and should not be exposed. b. Explanations should never assess blame. c. Personal characteristics never cause such problems. d. Such explanations tell us what to do to solve the problem, and solutions should be a separate matter. e. Such explanations do not tell us why the same pattern is repeated for entire groups of people.
Oscar Lewis coined the term "culture of poverty" to explain why some people stay poor. Which of the following values is emphasized in the culture of poverty?
a. living for the moment b. thrift c. investment in the future d. hard work
Fatness can cause poverty and poverty can cause fatness. This is an example of __________
A) positive discrimination B) reciprocal effects C) meta-analysis D) body image
Which of the following demonstrates how mental illness among the poor may cause biographical disruption?
A. Undiagnosed mental illness could be misunderstood and alienate friends and family. B. Untreated mental illness can be highly distressing for the afflicted individual. C. Mental illness can cause physical ailments if left untreated. D. Mental illness can be inherited generationally.