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Question 1

Chapter 6 provides a list of key indicators that reflect an individual’s illness behavior. Based on the chart located at the bottom of page 129, select one behavior from each category that you most identify with when dealing with personal issues of illness. Discuss why you tend to follow each pattern of behavior, provide an example of the last time that you exhibited this behavior, and what the medical outcome was. Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in APA style.

Question 2

Using your favorite search engine, research a disease or illness, and discuss how knowledge of the nature and causes of the disease has evolved over the years. Also, discuss how treatment for the disease has changed over the years. Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in APA style.

Question 3

In reflecting upon the idea of functionalism and its relationship to social stability in society, do you agree with concept of the model? In your discussion, specifically address the idea that because society’s needs and individual’s needs are similar, rebellion is unnecessary. Defend your position. Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in APA style.

Question 4

Explain how illness or disabilities can affect an individual’s life. What are some ways that disabled individuals have learned to cope with their illness or disabilities? Your response should be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in APA style.

Question 5

The textbook discusses the difference between illness and disease; what is your interpretation of these two categorical terms? Discuss your understanding of each, including the distinction between the nature and causes.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Any references or citations used should be in APA style.

Question 6

Match each definition with the appropriate term.

Social control Read Answer Items for Question 5 Stigma Read Answer Items for Question 5 Positive social sanctions Read Answer Items for Question 5 Medical model of disability Read Answer Items for Question 5 Miasma Read Answer Items for Question 5 Moral status Read Answer Items for Question 5 Stereotypes Read Answer Items for Question 5 Negative social sanctions Read Answer Items for Question 5 Social construction Read Answer Items for Question 5 Health social movements Read Answer Items for Question 5

Answer A. Collective efforts to change something about the world that movement members believe is wrong B. Over simplistic ideas about members of a given group C. Tendency for people living with illness or injury to emphasize the continuity between their previous and current lives and selves D. Air corrupted by foul odors and fumes E. Refers to the social disgrace of having a deeply discrediting attribute F. Rewards G. Locates impairments and disabilities within the individual H. Something that exists in the world because the world has defined it as existing I. Formal and informal methods used by a social group to ensure that individuals conform to social norms and to protect the existing balance of power among groups J. A social condition that we believe indicates the goodness, badness, worthiness, or unworthiness of a person K. Punishment

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