Sociology Chapter 19 Flashcards

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What is medical sociology?

How humans manage issues of health and illness, disease and disorders, and health care for both the sick and the healthy

Which of the following is NOT a result of the commodification of health care?

HIV spreading across the United States at a rapid rate in the 1980s (correct)

Greater access to medical services

Increased health care costs

Profits driven by health care organizations

Bipolarity is an example of a(n):

Stigmatized illness

Obesity is rising at the fastest rate in which of the following countries?

High-income Signup and view all the answers

Which sociological perspective would be most concerned with the classification of homosexuality as a psychological disorder until 1973?

Symbolic interactionist Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the largest contributors to health problems in low-income countries?

Clean water access Signup and view all the answers

What is epidemiology?

The study of the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases Signup and view all the answers

Drake lives in Great Britain, where the government owns the health care system. This is an example of ____:

Socialized medicine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would a social epidemiologist be likely to study?

The high cancer rates surrounding a large manufacturing plant in New Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What does the United States healthcare system consist of?

Public and private insurance coverage Signup and view all the answers

What is the cultural meaning of illness demonstrated by referring to the early AIDS epidemic as 'the gay cancer'?

The cultural meaning of illness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was not among the United Nations eight Millennium Development Goals set in 2000?

Decrease obesity Signup and view all the answers

What is the example of underinsurance provided?

Taylor, who spends 15% of his income for depression treatment not covered by insurance Signup and view all the answers

Which sociological perspective argues that sick people fill a societal role?

Functionalism Signup and view all the answers

Who pioneered the concept of 'The Sick Role'?

Talcott Parsons Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of legitimation?

Marley's doctor diagnosing him with bronchitis Signup and view all the answers

What is medicalization of deviance?

The concept of sexual addiction in recent years Signup and view all the answers

From which sociological perspective does Shane's view on commodification of health originate?

Conflict Theory Signup and view all the answers

What best defines the concept of 'The Sick Role'?

The pattern of expectations that define appropriate behavior for the sick and for those who take care of them Signup and view all the answers

Dana lives in a country which guarantees healthcare for all. What is this system called?

Universal Healthcare Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Sociology

Medical sociology studies health management, illness, disease, disorders, and healthcare for both sick and healthy individuals.

Commodification of Health Care

Commodification does not include the rapid spread of HIV in the U.S. during the 1980s.

Stigmatized Illness

Bipolarity is labeled as a stigmatized illness, affecting individuals' willingness to disclose their diagnosis due to societal discrimination.

Obesity Trends

Rising obesity rates are most pronounced in high-income countries.

Homosexuality as a Disorder

Until 1973, homosexuality was classified as a psychological disorder, which invites examination from a symbolic interactionist perspective regarding its societal implications.

Health Problems in Low-Income Countries

Access to clean water is a leading contributor to health issues in low-income nations.

Epidemiology

Epidemiology focuses on studying disease incidence, distribution, and potential control measures.

Socialized Medicine

Great Britain's healthcare is run by the government, exemplifying socialized medicine.

A social epidemiologist would investigate the correlation between high cancer rates and large manufacturing plants.

U.S. Healthcare System

The healthcare system in the U.S. encompasses both public and private insurance options.

Cultural Meaning of Illness

The term "gay cancer" during the 1980s reflects the cultural stigma associated with certain diseases.

United Nations Millennium Development Goals

The goal to decrease obesity was not among the eight Millennium Development Goals set by the U.N. in 2000.

Underinsurance

Spending 15% of income on depression treatment due to lack of insurance coverage exemplifies underinsurance.

Functionalist Perspective

Functionalism posits that sick individuals fulfill societal roles and face stigma if they remain in this role longer than acceptable.

The Sick Role

Talcott Parsons introduced "The Sick Role," which describes societal expectations for the sick and their caregivers.

Legitimation

A doctor diagnosing bronchitis serves as an example of legitimation within healthcare.

Medicalization of Deviance

Classifying frequent risky sexual behavior as sexual addiction illustrates the medicalization of deviance.

Conflict Theory

Concerns about the commodification of health affecting societal problems reflect a conflict theory perspective.

Definition of The Sick Role

"The Sick Role" outlines the expectations for behavior among sick individuals and their caregivers.

Universal Healthcare

Dana resides in a country that provides guaranteed healthcare for all citizens, known as universal healthcare.

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Explore key concepts in medical sociology with these flashcards based on Chapter 19. Test your understanding of health, illness, and the social dynamics related to healthcare. Perfect for sociology students looking to deepen their knowledge of this fascinating field.