MCAT Sociology

Question 1

Which of the following trends regarding healthcare disparities has NOT been documented?

A) Females are more likely to be insured than males
B) Primary care use is more likely among males than females
C) Low-income individuals have more difficulty accessing care than high-income individuals.
D) LGBT individuals have more barriers to healthcare than heterosexuals.

Answer 1

B

In comparison to females, males visit primary care doctors less frequently. All of the other trends have been documented.

Question 2

Studying why a nod means “yes” in many cultures is most representative of which of the following sociological concepts?

A) Demographic transition
B) Conflict theory
C) Symbolic interactionism
D) Demographic shift

Answer 2

C

Symbolic interactionism studies how individuals interact through a shared understanding of words, gestures, and other symbols. A nod is thus a symbol in many cultures that signifies “yes.”