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Sociological Theory Drills

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How confident are you in applying sociological theory to a case study?

a)

Very confident

b)

Somewhat confident

c)

Not very confident

d)

Not confident at all

2.

The "Sick Role" is an illustration of which social theory?

a)

Structural Functionalism

b)

Symbolic Interaction

c)

Conflict Theory

3.

The never-ending changes made to what is considered "healthy" is an example of

a)

The Sick Role

b)

Symbolic Interaction

c)

Conflict Theory

d)

Structural Functionalism

4.

What type of theorist is most likely to dispute medical professionals?

a)

Structural Functionalist

b)

Symbolic Interactionist

c)

Conflict Theorist

5.

When Dorothy confronts the doctor about condescending her for being old, sick, and a woman, what type of theory is she applying?

a)

Conflict Theory

b)

Structural Functionalism

c)

Symbolic Interaction

6.

Prior to this, Dr. Budd assumed she wasn't sick because he did not have the answer. Sophia told her to stop wearing makeup because she probably didn't look "sick enough". What kind of theory are these two applying?

a)

Structural Functionalism

b)

Conflict Theory

c)

Symbolic Interaction

7.

Dorothy finds alliance with another doctor that believes her and refers her to one that treats her. What is this an example of?

a)

Structural Functionalism

b)

Symbolic Interaction

c)

Conflict Theory

8.

Our ideas of "healthy" are constantly changing. Examples include changing the BMI expectations for obesity, whether eggs are good for us, and changing the food pyramid to "my plate". What is this an example of?

a)

Symbolic Interaction

b)

Structural Functionalism

c)

Conflict Theory

9.

What are some advantages to taking a structural functionalist approach to health?

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