#1
Which of the following is NOT a perspective in medical sociology?
Functionalism
Conflict Theory
Symbolic Interactionism
Evolutionism
#2
Which perspective in medical sociology focuses on how healthcare professionals interact with patients?
Functionalism
Conflict Theory
Symbolic Interactionism
Feminist Theory
#3
Which of the following is an example of a social determinant of health?
Individual genetics
Access to healthcare services
Personal hygiene habits
Family medical history
#4
What is the main focus of medical sociology?
Studying the anatomy of the human body
Analyzing the interactions between doctors and nurses
Exploring the social factors influencing health, illness, and healthcare systems
Investigating the history of medical discoveries
#5
Which theoretical perspective in medical sociology suggests that health and illness are socially constructed?
Functionalism
Conflict Theory
Symbolic Interactionism
Rational Choice Theory
#6
Which sociologist introduced the concept of 'sick role'?
Émile Durkheim
Karl Marx
Max Weber
Talcott Parsons
#7
According to conflict theory, what is a primary source of inequality in healthcare?
Biological differences
Access to healthcare resources
Cultural beliefs
Government regulations
#8
What does the term 'medicalization' refer to in medical sociology?
The process by which non-medical issues become defined and treated as medical problems
The process of producing medication
The process of medical professionals acquiring new skills
The process of creating medical facilities
#9
Which sociological perspective suggests that illness serves a purpose in society?
Functionalism
Conflict Theory
Symbolic Interactionism
Feminist Theory
#10
According to symbolic interactionism, how do individuals come to understand illness?
Through genetic predispositions
Through interactions with healthcare professionals
Through social interactions and shared meanings
Through government policies
#11
Which theory in medical sociology emphasizes the importance of power dynamics between patients and healthcare providers?
Functionalist Theory
Symbolic Interactionism
Conflict Theory
Feminist Theory
#12
Which of the following is a criticism of the social constructionist approach in medical sociology?
It overlooks the role of culture in shaping health and illness
It fails to consider the impact of social structures on health outcomes
It ignores the perspectives of healthcare professionals
It may pathologize certain conditions unnecessarily
#13
Which sociologist is associated with the concept of 'medical dominance'?
Michel Foucault
Pierre Bourdieu
Talcott Parsons
Ivan Illich
#14
What is the primary concern of the 'medical pluralism' perspective in medical sociology?
The dominance of pharmaceutical companies in healthcare
The coexistence of multiple medical systems and practices within a society
The impact of government policies on healthcare access
The role of healthcare professionals in shaping health policies
#15
According to Talcott Parsons, what are the two roles of sick individuals in society?
Primary and secondary
Productive and unproductive
Expressive and instrumental
Sick role and recovery role