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1/18/24, 2:49 PM Ch 2 Web Activity - Understanding Social Problems

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Ch 2 Web Activity - Understanding Social Problems

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Stigmatizing Metal Illness:

Use the internet to find examples of how mental illness is stigmatized in the media. (television, movies, magazines, newspapers, billboards, music). Stigmas can be either positive or negative. Your list should have at least 2 positive examples and at least 2 negative examples. For each example, include a discussion of the effects that this may have on public attitudes AND the mentally ill. Include the weblink that illustrates each example.

Canvas Web Activities must be completed by the posted deadline listed on the syllabus.

To obtain any points, the student must complete/submit the activity on Canvas by the posted deadline in the syllabus. It will not be accepted late under any circumstances. You will not be able to access the activities after the posted deadline. At a minimum…. Responses to activities should be at least THREE fully detailed paragraphs. Each paragraph should have at least 6-8 sentences. They should be well thought out, organized, clearly presented and checked for basic spelling and grammar. I am looking to see that you fully understand and can apply the course concepts. REMEMBER…. MINIMAL EFFORT EQUALS MINIMAL GRADE (20-30 POINTS). IF YOU WISH TO EARN THE MAXIMUM POINTS, YOU MUST SHOW MAXIMUM EFFORT AND MASTERY OF THE COVERED CONCEPTS AND MATERIALS. (Basic grading rubric: Below Expectations: 0-10 points, Needs Improvement: 11-20 points, Meets Expectations: 21- 30 points, Exceeds Expectations: 31-40 points.) A more detailed rubric will be posted on Canvas. Points will be deducted for not meeting the basic requirements. Please do not procrastinate.

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Quiz Instructions

1 ptsQuestion 1

According to the World Health Organization, health involves physical, mental, and __________ well-

being.

financial

spiritual

social

emotional

1 ptsQuestion 2

The average number of years individuals born in a given year are expected to live is called

life expectancy.

lifespan.

age trajectory.

average life total.

1 ptsQuestion 3

Which term refers to death rates?

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Morbidity

Mortality

Thanatology

Geriatrics

1 ptsQuestion 4

High maternal mortality rates in less developed countries result mostly from

high levels of intravenous drug use.

high rates of HIV/AIDS.

lack of access to quality health care, sanitation and nutrition.

high levels of obesity.

1 ptsQuestion 5

Which term refers to the growing economic, political, and social interconnectedness among societies?

Postindustrialization

Globalization

International dependence

Secularization

1 ptsQuestion 6

The growing interconnections among societies can have positive effects on health, including

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increasing deinstitutionalization.

facilitating the spread of infectious disease.

improving communication about prevention.

globesity.

1 ptsQuestion 7

Medical tourism refers to

doctors and other health care professionals traveling around the world to offer their services where needed.

traveling for medical care.

the increased spread of infectious diseases across international borders.

the spread of disease caused by international tourism.

1 ptsQuestion 8

Disadvantages associated with medical tourism include

lack of quality control.

increased availability of human organs.

increased income for insurance companies.

increased health care for local populations.

1 ptsQuestion 9

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_________ refers to health conditions characterized by changes in thinking, mood, and/or behavior

associated with distress and/or impaired functioning that meet certain criteria.

Mental health

Mental condition

Mental illness

Mental disease

1 ptsQuestion 10

Mental illness is considered a “hidden epidemic” because

most mentally ill are institutionalized in hospitals or long-term care facilities.

the mentally ill are more likely to stay at home and avoid contact with others.

the shame associated with mental problems discourages people from dealing with the problem.

health care providers tend to misdiagnose mentally ill patients as physically ill.

1 ptsQuestion 11

The concept of medicalization includes

defining normal biological events, such as childbirth or menopause, as medical problems.

financial contributions of private health care providers and insurers to political campaigns.

increasing use of “natural” and “alternative” medicines to treat life-threatening illnesses.

emphasis on health care treatment rather than prevention of illness and disability.

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1 ptsQuestion 12

Which of the following is more common among the poor than other socioeconomic groups in the U.S.?

Lower levels of stress

Less access to medical care

Higher levels of physical activity

Poorer physical health, but better mental health

1 ptsQuestion 13

What is an example of how health affects socioeconomic status?

The higher social classes are more likely to be diagnosed and treated for mental illness.

Physical and mental health problems limit the opportunity to pursue education and vocational training and/or employment

Lower-class individuals experience greater adversity and stress as a result of their deprived and difficult living conditions.

Individuals in higher social classes are less likely to be stigmatized for mental illness.

1 ptsQuestion 14

Which of the following statements best characterizes health care in the United States?

There is a single health care system provided by the government.

Managed care is outdated and no longer used.

Everyone in the U.S. is eligible for Medicare.

Health care is provided through a variety of private and public means.

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1 ptsQuestion 15

Managed health care

is a government agency designed to monitor the quality of hospital care.

is a private agency designed to monitor and control the quality of physician care.

provides in-home health care to fatally ill patients.

controls costs by monitoring and controlling the decisions of health care providers.

1 ptsQuestion 16

Which of the following government funded programs is intended to provide health coverage for poor

Americans, regardless of age?

Medicaid

Medicare

Managed care

SCHIP

1 ptsQuestion 17

Which of the following factors have contributed to rising health care costs in the United States?

The growing percentage of children in the total population

High rates of undernutrition

Increased use of advanced medical technology

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Government regulation of drug prices

1 ptsQuestion 18

Deinstitutionalization in mental health care refers to the process of

reducing institutional care and providing more services in the community.

decreasing the numbers of doctors and other health care workers who practice in mental hospitals.

adding more private rooms, community dining facilities, and recreational areas in mental health hospitals.

providing more job training in mental health facilities that will prepare patients to obtain employment when they leave the health care facility.

1 ptsQuestion 19

Americans are most likely to use ____________ for their mental health needs.

primary care and general doctors

trained psychiatrists

mental health clinics

government sponsored programs

1 ptsQuestion 20

The 2012 Health Hunger-Free Kids Act

provided money for advertising healthy foods to children.

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Not saved

provided increased funding for the Food Stamp program.

mandated school time for physical activity for elementary age children.

established new standards for school lunch and breakfast programs.

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