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WorksheetsRevision 1_Sociology
Total questions: 91
Worksheet time: 46mins
The definition for ________ is the scientific study of social behaviour and human groups.
psychology
sociology
anthropology
biology
"The totality of learned, socially transmitted customs, knowledge, material objects and behaviour" is the description for ________.
culture
society
tradition
community
"The established standards or behaviour maintained by a society" is the definition for ________.
beliefs
values
customs
norms
The cultural differences and similarities in a society are (1) ________ (2) ________ (3) ________.
Language, Beliefs, Family Values
Language, Technology, Economy
Beliefs, Climate, Geography
Family Values, Food, Transportation
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 shared values of common beliefs adopted by Singapore?
community
competition
nation
family
consensus
Select all the common modes of value transmission in the society:
Rewarding and punishment
Moralizing
Responsible choice
Modeling
Laissez-faire
The professional values of a nurse must uphold are (1) ________ and ________ individuality of patients (2) possess a "________" attitude in delivery of care, (3) should not ________ the patient's value as ________ or ________.
respect, accept, non-judgmental, judge, right, wrong
ignore, deny, judgmental, criticize, good, bad
respect, deny, non-judgmental, judge, right, bad
accept, respect, judgmental, ignore, wrong, right
A set of people related by blood, marriage or adoption, who shared the primary responsibility for reproduction and caring for members of society, is the definition of
tribe.
community.
clan.
family.
List the two groups of agents of socialization.
Primary group or primary agents of socialization; Secondary group or secondary agents of socialization
Formal group and informal group
Peer group and reference group
Family group and occupational group
List any three types of primary agents of socialization.
Nuclear family, Extended family, Blended family (other correct answers: Single-parent family, Cohabitating family, Gay and Lesbian families, Single adults living alone)
School, Peer group, Mass media
Religion, Workplace, Government
Sports teams, Online communities, Political parties
Which of the following outlines 3 differences between a functional and dysfunctional family?
Communication, support, and respect vs. conflict, neglect, and disrespect
Wealth, education, and location vs. poverty, illiteracy, and rural living
Size, age, and gender vs. small, young, and male-dominated
Tradition, religion, and culture vs. modernity, secularism, and diversity
Identify 3 functions of a family. List any three functions of a family.
protection, economic, reproduction (other correct answers: affective and coping, socialization, education)
entertainment, travel, fashion
sports, technology, transportation
architecture, engineering, medicine
Identify the 4 types of secondary agents of socialization:
media, family, school, workplace
family, government, sports, technology
workplace, family, friends, education
school, peers, mass media, religion
Explain the term 'social interaction'.
A mathematical equation.
A type of physical exercise.
The ways in which people respond to one another.
A form of digital communication.
Explain the term 'social structure'.
The way in which society is organized into predictable relationships.
A type of government system based on monarchy.
A method of economic production in rural areas.
A scientific theory about the origin of the universe.
Explain the term 'social reality'.
The socially constructed understanding of the world shared by members of a society.
A scientific theory about physical phenomena.
An individual's personal beliefs and opinions.
A legal definition used in courtrooms.
What is the relationship between social interaction, social structure and social reality?
It is the central to understanding how societies function and how individuals experience and navigate their social worlds.
There is no significant relationship between them in the study of society.
Social interaction and social structure are unrelated to social reality.
Social reality is only influenced by economic factors, not by social interaction or structure.
What is the relationship between social interaction and social reality?
Interconnected to each other.
Completely independent of each other.
Social reality determines social interaction only.
Social interaction is irrelevant to social reality.
The 2 elements of social structure of a society are (1) and (2).
Traditions, Beliefs
Culture, Language
Norms, Values
Roles, Status
List 8 possible roles of a nurse:
Chef, Driver, Artist, Singer, Dancer, Actor, Pilot, Engineer.
Caregiver, Educator, Advocate, Communicator, Researcher, Manager, Counselor, Change agent.
Accountant, Lawyer, Architect, Plumber, Electrician, Carpenter, Mason, Mechanic.
Scientist, Astronaut, Farmer, Banker, Politician, Judge, Tailor, Barber.
What is role conflict?
The incompatible expectations arise from 2 or more social positions held by a person.
A situation where a person has no social roles to perform.
The process of adapting to a new social role.
A harmonious relationship between different social roles.
Role-reciprocity is the interdependence of relationship, for example, a nurse does not exist without a patient.
Autonomy of individuals
Hierarchy of needs
Interdependence of relationship
Conflict of interest
What is status?
A scientific theory explaining the origin of species.
A type of economic system based on private ownership.
A form of government where power is held by a single ruler.
Social position or rank that an individual occupies within a social group or society, such as father, son, doctor, student.
The 2 types of status in sociology are
Ascribed status, Achieved status
Primary status, Secondary status
Formal status, Informal status
Temporary status, Permanent status
3 examples of achieved status of a nurse:
State registered nurse, Enrolled nurse, Nurse manager
Nurse by birth, Nurse by inheritance, Nurse by family
Nurse by tradition, Nurse by community, Nurse by culture
Nurse by default, Nurse by accident, Nurse by chance
Race is a socially constructed concept used to categorise and differentiate groups of people based on perceived physical characteristics such as skin colour, facial features, and hair texture. What is race classified based on?
Shared cultural practices
Physical difference
Social ties
Economical factors
Give an example of an ethnic group in Singapore.
Vikings, Romans, or Greeks
Canadians, Australians, or Russians
Singaporeans, Peranakans, or Javanese
Martians, Venusians, or Plutonians
An aspect of physical dimension influencing a person's health status is
climate change.
past experience.
genetic make up.
one's economic level
"Nurses are better at infection control than the doctors" is a type of stereotype.
True
False
"Seniors are generally weak and prefers to stay in-door" is an example of stereotype.
True
False
In sociology, prejudice and discrimination can overlap and intersect in 4 ways. Which of the following describes a person who does not have prejudice and does not discriminate?
A) Unprejudiced non-discriminators
B) Unprejudiced discriminators
C) Prejudice non-discriminators
D) Prejudice discriminators
Name the 3 sociological perspectives/approaches to understand race and ethnicity.
Functional perspective, conflict perspective, interactionist perspective
Structural perspective, symbolic perspective, rational choice perspective
Postmodern perspective, feminist perspective, ecological perspective
Behaviorist perspective, cognitive perspective, psychoanalytic perspective
From the functional perspective of race and ethnicity, what is one function they serve within society?
They foster a sense of identity and belonging among individuals who share common racial or ethnic backgrounds.
They eliminate all forms of social inequality.
They prevent the formation of any social groups.
They ensure that everyone has the same cultural practices.
The functionalist perspective views the building of a society with different races and ethnic groups as:
a way to promote social stability and integration.
a source of constant conflict and division.
an obstacle to economic development.
a process that leads to cultural isolation.
In sociology, sex (biological) is described as ______ or ______ differences between males and females.
social,cultural
emotional, psychological
physical, physiological
mental, behavioral
The term sex includes both ______ sex characteristics (the reproductive system) and ______ characteristics such as broadening the shoulder for the male and broadening the hip for female.
primary, secondary
secondary, primary
internal, external
dominant, recessive
The term 'sex' pertains to biological attributes, ______ encompasses social roles and self-perceptions.
gender
age
race
height
Sexual role is the societal expectations and norms tied to a person's perceived gender. The roles dictate how individuals are supposed to ______ sexually.
behave
dress
communicate
work
Sexual identity is defined as how a person personally views his/her sexual orientation, attractions, desires and ______.
education.
hobbies
skills
behaviours
Gender is defined as behaviours, personal traits, and ______ positions that society attributes to being female or male.
social
economic
political
cultural
Gender role refers to society's concept of how men and women are expected to look and how they ______.
behave
travel
eat
sleep
George perceives himself as a female although he is born a male, this is an example of ______, which refers to a person's deeply held internal perception of one's gender.
gender identity
gender role
biological sex
sexual orientation
Which of the following is NOT one of the three sociological perspectives on the concepts of sex and gender?
Functional perspective
Conflict perspective
Interactionist perspective
Biological perspective
Based on sociological context, sex and gender affect health practices and outcomes in Singapore by the following ways. Which of the following is NOT listed?
A) Healthcare access
B) Health Behaviours
C) Healthcare seeking behaviour
D) Health outcome
E) Medical insurance coverage
What is the definition of health?
A state of complete physical, mental and social well being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
The absence of any physical illness or disease.
The ability to perform daily tasks without fatigue.
A condition where only mental well-being is achieved.
Which of the following are factors promoting health to a person with COPD?
Smoking cessation, regular exercise, and proper nutrition
Increased exposure to air pollution, sedentary lifestyle, and poor diet
Smoking, lack of physical activity, and high salt intake
Ignoring medication, excessive alcohol consumption, and stress
What is the Biomedical model of illness?
It emphasizes spiritual healing and alternative therapies.
It focuses on the social and psychological factors of illness.
It emphasizes spiritual healing and alternative therapies.
Illness causes biological malfunctions in the body. Treatment to correct physiological abnormalities.
It is based on the belief that illness is caused by supernatural forces.
What is the Psychosocial model of illness?
Illness causes combination of biological and psychosocial factors such as stress, emotion and social support. Treatment addresses both physical and psychological aspects of illness.
Illness is only caused by genetic mutations and cannot be influenced by psychological or social factors.
The model states that only physical symptoms are important in diagnosis and treatment.
It focuses solely on the use of medication to treat all illnesses, ignoring psychological and social influences.
What is the Sociocultural model of illness?
Illness is influenced by cultural beliefs, social norms and economic factors. Treatment considers cultural practices and beliefs in healthcare delivery.
Illness is only determined by genetic and biological factors, ignoring social influences.
Illness is solely a result of supernatural forces and cannot be explained by science.
Illness is always caused by environmental pollution and toxins, regardless of culture.
What is the Structural-functional model of illness?
Illness examined in terms of functions and dysfunctions within society. Treatment includes understanding how illness affects social institutions and structures, and maintaining societal stability.
Illness is solely a result of genetic mutations and is unrelated to social factors.
Illness is best understood as a personal failure to adapt to stress.
Illness is caused by supernatural forces and should be treated with rituals.
What is the Conflict model of illness?
Illness is a result of supernatural forces and requires spiritual intervention.
Illness is caused by genetic mutations and can only be treated with medication.
Cause of illness related to power dynamics and inequalities within the society. Treatment should address social, economic, and advocating for social change.
Illness is due to individual lifestyle choices and can be prevented by personal responsibility.
What is the Physical dimension of health and illness?
Genetic make-up, age, developmental level, race, gender are all parts of an individual's physical dimension, it strongly influences the person's health status and health.
It refers to the ability to form satisfying interpersonal relationships and adapt to social situations.
It is the capacity to recognize and manage emotions effectively.
It is the ability to find meaning and purpose in human existence.
The mind and body interact to affect body functions and to respond to body conditions. This describes the ________ dimension.
Spiritual
Physical
Social
Emotional
Cognitive abilities, educational background and past experiences influence a patient's responses to teaching about health and the patient's reaction to nursing care during illness. This describes the ________ dimension.
Intellectual
Physical
Emotional
Spiritual
Housing, sanitation, climate, pollution of air, food and water have influence on health and illness. This describes the ________ dimension.
Environment
Social
Psychological
Spiritual
Health practices and beliefs are influenced by a person's economic level, lifestyle, family and culture. This describes the ________ dimension.
Sociocultural
Biological
Psychological
Environmental
Spiritual beliefs and values are important components of the way a person behaves in health and illness. This describes the ________ dimension.
Physical
Spiritual
Emotional
Social
The 2 types of coping mechanism when during with illness and hospitalization: (1) __________ and (2) __________
(1) Problem-focused and (2) Emotional-focused
(1) Avoidance-focused and (2) Task-focused
(1) Cognitive-focused and (2) Behavioral-focused
(1) Social-focused and (2) Physical-focused
Identify the 6 types of coping mechanisms patients would like use during illness or hospitalization
Acceptance, Motivation, Planning, Organization, Humor, Altruism
Denial, Projection, Regression, Rationalisation, Social withdrawal, Displacement
Suppression, Anticipation, Sublimation, Humor, Altruism, Assertiveness
Avoidance, Compliance, Dependency, Obsession, Perfectionism, Isolation
State 3 factors that influence the effectiveness of coping of patients during illness or hospitalization:
The patient's handwriting, the hospital's logo, the brand of medical equipment used
The patient's favorite food, the color of the hospital walls, the type of television programs available
The weather outside, the number of hospital staff, the type of flooring in the hospital
The number, duration, and intensity of the stressors; Past experiences of the individual; Support systems available to the individual; Personal qualities of the person
Suggest 3 strategies that help patients to coping with illness or hospitalization effectively:
Overeating, Substance abuse, Procrastination, Blaming others, Escapism
Isolation, Denial, Avoidance, Suppression, Withdrawal
Education, Cognitive behaviour therapy, Medication, Assertiveness training, Humor
Ignoring symptoms, Self-diagnosis, Refusing treatment, Misinformation, Superstition
Nurse-patient relationships are defined as:
A business partnership between a nurse and a patient.
A casual friendship between a nurse and a patient.
A professional interaction focused on patient care and well-being.
A social relationship outside the healthcare setting.
Which of the following lists correctly identifies 3 roles of a nurse in the nurse-patient relationship?
Caregiver, advocate, educator
Pharmacist, surgeon, receptionist
Dietician, lab technician, radiologist
Accountant, janitor, security guard
Which of the following are factors that promote an effective nurse-patient relationship?
Trust, empathy, and good communication
Strictness, distance, and authority
Indifference, impatience, and criticism
Secrecy, dominance, and avoidance
One role of a nurse in the nurse-patient relationship is to _______ from being rude.
refrain
benefit
encourage
learn
One role of a nurse in the nurse-patient relationship is to maintain _______ image.
professional
casual
personal
relaxed
One role of a nurse in the nurse-patient relationship is to be _______ to patient.
attentive
distant
indifferent
negligent
One role of a nurse in the nurse-patient relationship is to set _______ (avoid sexually inappropriate behaviour).
limits
appointments
medications
alarms
One role of a nurse in the nurse-patient relationship is to be _______ models.
role
fashion
comic
passive
One role of a nurse in the nurse-patient relationship is to be _______ and confident.
competent
distant
indifferent
hesitant
One role of a nurse in the nurse-patient relationship is to be focused in their _______ for patients.
care
anger
distance
neglect
One factor that promotes effective nurse-patient relationship is _______.
Caring
Negligence
Impatience
Indifference
One factor that promotes effective nurse-patient relationship is _______.
Openness
Impatience
Indifference
Secrecy
One factor that promotes effective nurse-patient relationship is _______.
Being rude
Negligence
Rapport
Impatience
Fill in the blank: One factor that promotes effective nurse-patient relationship is _______.
Respect
Negligence
Impatience
Indifference
One factor that promotes effective nurse-patient relationship is _______.
Impatience
Authority
Indifference
Empathy
One factor that promotes effective nurse-patient relationship is _______.
Competence
Impatience
Indifference
Disinterest
Negligence
One factor that promotes effective nurse-patient relationship is _______.
Trust
Neglect
Impatience
Judgment
One factor that promotes effective nurse-patient relationship is _______.
Indifference
Impatience
Honesty
Dishonesty
What is one common cause of conflict situations in nursing?
Different values and beliefs
Identical values and beliefs
Unrelated values and beliefs
Shared values and beliefs
What is one common cause of conflict situations in nursing? Different ___________
perception
uniforms
medications
schedules
What is one common cause of conflict situations in nursing? Diverse ________ or objectives.
goals
uniforms
medications
schedules
What is one common cause of conflict situations in nursing? Group status or ________.
identity
location
salary
age
What is one common cause of conflict situations in nursing? Race, ethnicity, or ________ differences.
gender
height
handwriting
eye color
What is one common cause of conflict situations in nursing? Personality ________ or conflict.
clash
agreement
support
unity
What is one common cause of conflict situations in nursing? Disagreement on how things should be ________.
done
explained
ignored
discussed
What is one common cause of conflict situations in nursing? Tension and ________.
stress
happiness
relaxation
cooperation
Which level of conflict refers to internal struggles to clarify values, wants, or needs?
Intrapersonal conflict
Interpersonal conflict
Organizational conflict
Community conflict
Which level of conflict occurs when two or more individuals display contrasting values?
Interpersonal conflict
Intrapersonal conflict
Organizational conflict
Community conflict
Which level of conflict results when members of a group exhibit contrasting values, goals, ideas, or beliefs?
Intragroup conflict
Interpersonal conflict
Intergroup conflict
Intrapersonal conflict
Which level of conflict arises between two or more groups of people, departments, or organisations?
Intergroup conflict
Intrapersonal conflict
Interpersonal conflict
Intragroup conflict
