Medical Sociology and Anthropology Test Bank
Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Sociology and Anthropology
MCQs:
1.
Medical sociology primarily focuses on:
a) The biological causes of diseases
b) The social factors influencing health and illness
c) The genetic basis of diseases
d) The role of hospitals in medical research
2.
1. Answer: b) The social factors influencing health and illness
3.
Which of the following is a key concept in medical anthropology?
a) Social epidemiology
b) Biocultural approach
c) Genetic predisposition
d) Pharmacokinetics
4.
1. Answer: b) Biocultural approach
5.
The "sick role" concept was introduced by:
a) Karl Marx
b) Emile Durkheim
c) Talcott Parsons
d) Max Weber
6.
1. Answer: c) Talcott Parsons
True/False:
1. Medical sociology studies the impact of healthcare policies on society. (True)
2. Medical anthropology only focuses on indigenous healing practices. (False, it
also studies modern medical systems.)
Short Answer:
, Describe the relationship between sociology and medicine.
Chapter 2: Social Determinants of Health
MCQs:
1.
The social determinants of health include:
a) Genetics
b) Education, income, and social environment
c) Viruses and bacteria
d) Only access to hospitals
2.
o Answer: b) Education, income, and social environment
3.
Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?
a) Employment status
b) Healthcare accessibility
c) Personal genetic mutation
d) Housing conditions
4.
o Answer: c) Personal genetic mutation
5.
The concept of "health equity" refers to:
a) Equal health outcomes for all individuals
b) Fair and just opportunities for good health
c) Healthcare provided free of charge
d) The dominance of Western medicine
6.
o Answer: b) Fair and just opportunities for good health
True/False:
1. Poverty is a key factor affecting access to healthcare. (True)
2. Social class does not influence health outcomes. (False, it significantly
affects them.)
Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Sociology and Anthropology
MCQs:
1.
Medical sociology primarily focuses on:
a) The biological causes of diseases
b) The social factors influencing health and illness
c) The genetic basis of diseases
d) The role of hospitals in medical research
2.
1. Answer: b) The social factors influencing health and illness
3.
Which of the following is a key concept in medical anthropology?
a) Social epidemiology
b) Biocultural approach
c) Genetic predisposition
d) Pharmacokinetics
4.
1. Answer: b) Biocultural approach
5.
The "sick role" concept was introduced by:
a) Karl Marx
b) Emile Durkheim
c) Talcott Parsons
d) Max Weber
6.
1. Answer: c) Talcott Parsons
True/False:
1. Medical sociology studies the impact of healthcare policies on society. (True)
2. Medical anthropology only focuses on indigenous healing practices. (False, it
also studies modern medical systems.)
Short Answer:
, Describe the relationship between sociology and medicine.
Chapter 2: Social Determinants of Health
MCQs:
1.
The social determinants of health include:
a) Genetics
b) Education, income, and social environment
c) Viruses and bacteria
d) Only access to hospitals
2.
o Answer: b) Education, income, and social environment
3.
Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?
a) Employment status
b) Healthcare accessibility
c) Personal genetic mutation
d) Housing conditions
4.
o Answer: c) Personal genetic mutation
5.
The concept of "health equity" refers to:
a) Equal health outcomes for all individuals
b) Fair and just opportunities for good health
c) Healthcare provided free of charge
d) The dominance of Western medicine
6.
o Answer: b) Fair and just opportunities for good health
True/False:
1. Poverty is a key factor affecting access to healthcare. (True)
2. Social class does not influence health outcomes. (False, it significantly
affects them.)
