The vast majority of people that live in poverty do so because they do not take personal responsibility for their actions.

A particular strength with relying on our common sense and logic is that everyone sees things differently based on different value systems, political beliefs, religious beliefs-the very values and beliefs that provide the lens through which we view our social environments.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

An example of the "medicalization of deviance" is

a. theft being redefined as a "compulsive stealing." b. drinking too much being redefined as a personal failing. c. promiscuity being redefined as a moral failing. d. when people steal drugs to self-medicate.

What functionalist theorist believed that having "experts" in charge led to better patient care?

A. Emile Durkheim B. Talcott Parsons C. C. Wright Mills D. Karl Marx

When compared to countries with integrated payment systems, the United States:

a. spends more on insurance administrative costs b. is more likely to use electronic records c. uses fewer insurance forms per capita d. sees no difference in the rate of access to care