Socioeconomic Status Quiz

What does socioeconomic status generally relate to in a person's life?

• A person's hobbies and interests

• A person's economic and social position based on income, education, and occupation

• A person's political affiliations

• A person's favorite sports and activities

Which of the following is NOT affected by a person's socioeconomic status?

• Availability of healthcare

• Environmental exposure to illness or toxins

• Health behaviors

• Artistic ability

What is considered one of the most important approaches for bridging cultural barriers according to the text?

• Learning multiple languages

• Building trust

• Acquiring advanced degrees

• Economic exchange

What does demonstrating empathy involve?

• Giving advice

• Solving problems

• Understanding someone else’s feelings

• Offering criticism

What does it mean to "Show Respect"?

• Ignoring the opinions of others

• Treating someone in the way they want to be treated

• Avoiding communication

• Focusing on differences

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), what are health disparities?

• Differences in disease management techniques

• Preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence or opportunities to achieve optimal health experienced by socially disadvantaged populations

• General inequalities in healthcare provision

• Economic barriers to accessing healthcare

Which term is more commonly used in the United States to describe preventable differences in health outcomes?

• Health inequities

• Health disparities

• Health imbalances

• Health injustices

What is associated with dropping out of school according to the text?

• Increased income

• Health benefits

• Social and health problems

• Improved social status

According to the text, how does the level of education affect an individual's health risks?

• More education increases health risks

• Education level has no impact on health risks

• Less education is associated with fewer health risks

• More education is associated with fewer health risks

What types of conditions are disadvantaged people in the United States more at risk for?

• Common colds and flu

• Asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer

• Bone fractures and sprains

• Skin conditions and allergies