The functionalist perspective argues that a consumer (patient) is not in a position to shop for medical treatment the way one shops for other products or services because the consumer cannot evaluate the need for treatment. This refers to the issue of __________.

A. product uncertainty
B. restricted entry
C. misallocated supply
D. information


Answer: D

Sociology

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Heidi Hartmann of the Institute for Women's Policy Research points to which of the following from the Bureau of Labor Statistics over the past 20 years?

a. The number of women who collect any kind of paycheck has nearly doubled. b. The number of women working at two or more jobs has quintupled. c. The number of women working in their own businesses has nearly tripled. d. All of the above e. None of the above

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a. change our views about them. b. pretend to not see the contradiction. c. break contact with them. d. consider them exceptions to the rule.

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What will be an ideal response?

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