Sociology Chapter 14 Flashcards
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What is the definition of education?

  • The social institution through which society provides its members with important knowledge (correct)
  • An intense form of dieting
  • The study of health and disease distribution
  • Formal instruction under the direction of trained teachers

    • What is schooling?

    Formal instruction under the direction of specifically trained teachers

    What does tracking refer to in education?

    Assigning students to different types of educational programs

    Define functional illiteracy.

    <p>A lack of the reading and writing skills needed for everyday living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does medicine focus on?

    <p>Fighting disease and improving health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define health.

    <p>A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is social epidemiology?

    <p>The study of how health and disease are distributed throughout a society's population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an eating disorder?

    <p>An intense form of dieting or other unhealthy method of weight control driven by the desire to be very thin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define euthanasia.

    <p>Assisting in the death of a person suffering from an incurable disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is holistic medicine?

    <p>An approach to health care that emphasizes prevention of illness and considers a person's entire environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define socialized medicine.

    <p>A medical care system in which the government owns and operates most medical facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a direct-fee system?

    <p>A medical care system in which patients pay directly for the services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a health maintenance organization provide?

    <p>Comprehensive medical care to subscribers for a fixed fee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define sick role.

    <p>Patterns of behavior defined as appropriate for people who are ill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Education and Schooling

    • Education serves as a social institution that imparts essential knowledge, including basic facts, job skills, cultural norms, and values.
    • Schooling involves formal instruction delivered by trained educators within an organized system.

    Tracking and Literacy

    • Tracking refers to the practice of assigning students to various educational programs based on their abilities or interests.
    • Functional illiteracy is defined as insufficient reading and writing skills necessary for daily life, impacting individuals' ability to function effectively in society.

    Medicine and Health

    • Medicine is recognized as a social institution aimed at combating disease and enhancing overall health.
    • Health is characterized as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, extending beyond mere absence of illness.

    Social Epidemiology and Disorders

    • Social epidemiology investigates the distribution of health and disease across different population segments, offering insights into societal health dynamics.
    • Eating disorders involve extreme dieting or unhealthy weight control methods, often driven by a desire to achieve an excessively thin physique.

    Euthanasia and Holistic Approaches

    • Euthanasia refers to the practice of assisting in the death of individuals suffering from incurable conditions, often termed mercy killing.
    • Holistic medicine focuses on preventing illness by considering a patient’s entire physical and social environment, promoting overall health.

    Medical Care Systems

    • Socialized medicine entails a healthcare system where the government controls and operates most medical facilities and employs the majority of healthcare providers.
    • The direct-fee system is a model wherein patients pay for medical services out-of-pocket, without insurance interventions.
    • Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) are entities that offer comprehensive medical services to members for a predetermined fee, emphasizing cost-effective care.

    Sick Role

    • The sick role encompasses behaviors and expectations that society considers appropriate for individuals who are ill, influencing how they interact with others and seek medical attention.

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    Test your knowledge of key sociological concepts in Chapter 14. These flashcards cover essential terms related to education and schooling, including definitions and explanations. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of sociological theories in education.

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