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WorksheetsSociological Theory Drills
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 11mins
How confident are you in applying sociological theory to a case study?
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Somewhat confident
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Not confident at all
The "Sick Role" is an illustration of which social theory?
Structural Functionalism
Symbolic Interaction
Conflict Theory
The never-ending changes made to what is considered "healthy" is an example of
The Sick Role
Symbolic Interaction
Conflict Theory
Structural Functionalism
What type of theorist is most likely to dispute medical professionals?
Structural Functionalist
Symbolic Interactionist
Conflict Theorist
When Dorothy confronts the doctor about condescending her for being old, sick, and a woman, what type of theory is she applying?
Conflict Theory
Structural Functionalism
Symbolic Interaction
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?
Structural Functionalism
Conflict Theory
Symbolic Interaction
Dorothy finds alliance with another doctor that believes her and refers her to one that treats her. What is this an example of?
Structural Functionalism
Symbolic Interaction
Conflict Theory
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?
Symbolic Interaction
Structural Functionalism
Conflict Theory
What are some advantages to taking a structural functionalist approach to health?
