Introduction to Sociology Flashcards
What is sociology?
The study of society, social institutions, and social relationships.
What is anthropology?
The study of humans, their behavior, and societies in the past and present.
True or False: Sociology only focuses on individual behavior.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ perspective in sociology emphasizes the importance of social structures.
structural functionalism
What is the primary focus of medical anthropology?
The study of how health and illness are shaped by cultural and social factors.
Who is considered the father of sociology?
Auguste Comte
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a qualitative research method? A) Surveys B) Experiments C) Interviews D) Statistics
C) Interviews
What is a key concept of symbolic interactionism?
The idea that people create meaning through social interactions.
True or False: Ethnography is a method used in anthropology to study cultures.
True
What are the four fields of anthropology?
Cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and biological anthropology.
Fill in the blank: The __________ theory explains health disparities as a result of social inequalities.
social determinants of health
What does the term ‘culture’ refer to in anthropology?
The beliefs, behaviors, and material objects that are passed from one generation to the next.
Multiple Choice: Which approach is used to study the impact of social factors on health? A) Biostatistics B) Social Epidemiology C) Clinical Trials D) Laboratory Research
B) Social Epidemiology
What is the difference between emic and etic perspectives?
Emic perspective is insider’s view; etic perspective is outsider’s view.
True or False: Social norms have no impact on health behaviors.
False
What is the main goal of public health sociology?
To understand how social factors influence health outcomes and public health policies.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the study of how social structures affect individual behavior and health.
Social epidemiology
What role does culture play in health and illness?
Culture shapes beliefs about health, illness, and medical treatment.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a method used in qualitative research? A) Focus Groups B) Case Studies C) Surveys D) Participant Observation
C) Surveys
What is the significance of the biopsychosocial model in health?
It integrates biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding health.
True or False: Globalization has no effect on health disparities.
False
What is the main focus of critical medical anthropology?
To analyze how power dynamics and social inequalities affect health and healthcare.
Fill in the blank: The __________ model emphasizes the influence of social environments on health outcomes.
social ecological
What is the role of rituals in health and healing practices?
Rituals can provide psychological comfort and social support during illness.
