Illness and Health

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of illness and health, including the social and cultural factors that influence how we experience and respond to illness.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?

  1. Income

  2. Education

  3. Genetics

  4. Race/ethnicity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Genetics is a biological factor that can influence health, but it is not a social determinant of health. Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that can affect their health.

The concept of the 'sick role' was developed by which sociologist?

  1. Talcott Parsons

  2. Robert K. Merton

  3. C. Wright Mills

  4. Erving Goffman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Talcott Parsons developed the concept of the 'sick role' in his 1951 book, The Social System. He argued that illness is a social role that is defined by society and that people who are sick are expected to behave in certain ways.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the sick role?

  1. Exemption from normal social obligations

  2. Permission to seek medical care

  3. Obligation to get better

  4. Expectation of sympathy and support


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sick role does not include an obligation to get better. In fact, some people may be sick for a long time or even permanently. However, they are still expected to fulfill their social obligations as best they can.

The process by which people learn about and adopt health-related behaviors is called:

  1. Health education

  2. Health promotion

  3. Health communication

  4. Health behavior change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Health education is the process by which people learn about and adopt health-related behaviors. It can be provided through a variety of channels, including schools, workplaces, and the media.

Which of the following is NOT a type of health behavior?

  1. Smoking

  2. Eating a healthy diet

  3. Exercising regularly

  4. Getting enough sleep


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Smoking is a health risk behavior, not a health behavior. Health behaviors are actions that people take to improve or maintain their health.

The belief that illness is caused by supernatural forces is called:

  1. Animism

  2. Vitalism

  3. Mechanism

  4. Holism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Animism is the belief that illness is caused by supernatural forces, such as spirits or gods. It is a common belief system in many traditional societies.

The belief that illness is caused by an imbalance in the body's humors is called:

  1. Animism

  2. Vitalism

  3. Mechanism

  4. Holism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vitalism is the belief that illness is caused by an imbalance in the body's humors. It was a popular belief system in ancient Greece and Rome.

The belief that illness is caused by a mechanical malfunction in the body is called:

  1. Animism

  2. Vitalism

  3. Mechanism

  4. Holism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mechanism is the belief that illness is caused by a mechanical malfunction in the body. It is the dominant belief system in modern medicine.

The belief that illness is caused by a disruption in the body's energy flow is called:

  1. Animism

  2. Vitalism

  3. Mechanism

  4. Holism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Holism is the belief that illness is caused by a disruption in the body's energy flow. It is a common belief system in many traditional Asian societies.

The process by which people make sense of their illness experience is called:

  1. Illness narrative

  2. Illness story

  3. Illness experience

  4. Illness trajectory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Illness narrative is the process by which people make sense of their illness experience. It is a story that people tell themselves and others about their illness, its causes, and its consequences.

The process by which people cope with the challenges of illness is called:

  1. Coping

  2. Adaptation

  3. Resilience

  4. Hardiness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coping is the process by which people cope with the challenges of illness. It involves a variety of strategies, such as seeking social support, using humor, and engaging in positive self-talk.

The ability to bounce back from adversity is called:

  1. Coping

  2. Adaptation

  3. Resilience

  4. Hardiness


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity. It is a personality trait that helps people to cope with stress and trauma.

The ability to withstand stress and adversity is called:

  1. Coping

  2. Adaptation

  3. Resilience

  4. Hardiness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hardiness is the ability to withstand stress and adversity. It is a personality trait that helps people to stay healthy and well-adjusted in the face of challenges.

The process by which people are socialized into the sick role is called:

  1. Socialization

  2. Enculturation

  3. Acculturation

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Socialization is the process by which people are socialized into the sick role. It involves learning the norms and values associated with illness, as well as the behaviors that are expected of sick people.

The process by which people are taught about health and illness is called:

  1. Health education

  2. Health promotion

  3. Health communication

  4. Health behavior change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Health education is the process by which people are taught about health and illness. It can be provided through a variety of channels, including schools, workplaces, and the media.

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