Sociology Theories: Symbolic Interactionism & Social-Conflict Analysis
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What is the primary focus of symbolic-interaction analysis?

  • Evaluating the effectiveness of healthcare policies
  • Analyzing the symbolic meanings attached to health, illness, and medical practices (correct)
  • Examining the impact of social institutions on healthcare
  • Studying the role of social norms in shaping healthcare outcomes
  • Which sociological perspective emphasizes the importance of social norms, values, and institutions in promoting social integration?

  • Interactionism
  • Symbolic-Interaction Analysis
  • Functionalism (correct)
  • Social-Conflict Theory
  • What is the primary focus of social-conflict theory in healthcare?

  • Analyzing the impact of social institutions on healthcare
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of healthcare policies
  • Examining the role of power dynamics in healthcare (correct)
  • Studying the symbolic meanings attached to health and illness
  • How does symbolic-interaction analysis approach the study of health and illness?

    <p>By analyzing the symbolic meanings that individuals attach to health, illness, and medical practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of feminist analysis in healthcare?

    <p>Examining the role of gender in shaping healthcare experiences and outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does functionalism approach the study of healthcare?

    <p>By analyzing the impact of social institutions on healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of health behavior and health promotion?

    <p>Studying the ways in which individuals and communities can promote healthy behaviors and prevent disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does social-conflict theory approach the study of healthcare?

    <p>By examining the role of power dynamics in shaping healthcare outcomes and experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of healthcare policy and advocacy?

    <p>Evaluating the effectiveness of healthcare policies and advocating for policy change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of social determinants of health?

    <p>Studying the ways in which social and environmental factors influence health outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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