Prof Sameer’s lectures Flashcards
. What does an understanding of medical jurisprudence within the Omani healthcare system
primarily ensure?
a) Efficient pharmaceutical distribution networks
b) Adherence to international healthcare care protocols.
c) Compliance with Omani legal regulations
d) Implementation of advanced medical technologies
Correct Answer: c) Compliance with Omani legal regulations
In the Omani context, which of the following social and behavioral issues is likely to have a
significant impact on healthcare practices and patient outcomes?
a) Global healthcare trends
b) Climate change and health implications
c) Traditional beliefs and health-seeking behavior
d) Technological innovations in healthcare
Correct Answer: c) Traditional beliefs and health-seeking behavior.
Within the realm of Omani medical ethics, what does the emphasis on patient confidentiality
within familial structures primarily aim to address?
a) Cultural sensitivities in patient care
b) Technological advances in patient data security
c) Compliance with global ethical standards
d) Effective communication between healthcare professionals
: a) Cultural sensitivities in patient care
Why is the exploration of social aspects of health significant within the Omani medical
curriculum?
a) To promote international healthcare partnerships
b) To facilitate advancements in medical research
c) To ensure compliance with global healthcare regulations
d) Provide culturally sensitive and patient-centered care in Oman.
r: d) To provide culturally sensitive and patient-centered care in Oman.
What does the debate between universal and culture-specific aspects of human behavior and
cognition primarily focus on?
a) Determining the extent to which human behavior is influenced by genetic factors.
b) Understanding the impact of environmental factors on human cognition.
Examine whether certain behavioral patterns are shared among all societies or specific to particular
cultures.
d) Analyzing the role of education in shaping cultural beliefs and practices.
) Examining whether certain behavioral patterns are shared across all societies or are
specific to particular cultures
- Which of the following best represents the nature-nurture debate?
a) A discussion of the importance of genetic predispositions in shaping human behavior and traits.
b) A debate focused on the importance of environmental influences in the development of human
characteristics.
c) A long-standing argument regarding the relative contributions of genetics and environmental factors to
human development.
d) An ongoing conversation about the role of genetic predispositions and environmental influences in
shaping human behavior and traits
A long-standing argument regarding the relative contributions of genetics and
environmental factors to human development.
- What is the central focus of the debate regarding the dichotomy between universal and
culture-specific aspects of human behavior and cognition?
a) Investigating the influence of genetics on human behavior in various societies.
b) Exploring the impact of socioeconomic factors on cultural diversity.
c) Examining the extent to which certain behavioral patterns are shared in all human societies.
d) Analyzing the role of education in shaping cultural norms and values.
: c) Examining the extent to which certain behavioral patterns are shared across all human
societies
- What does the term “demography in transition” primarily refer to?
a) A stable demographic pattern within societies over an extended period of time.
b) Sudden demographic fluctuations caused by environmental changes.
c) Significant changes in demographic patterns influenced by various social, economic, and cultural
factors.
d) The uniform distribution of population growth and migration patterns globally.
c) Significant changes in demographic patterns influenced by various social, economic,
and cultural factors.
- What does the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study primarily assess?
a) Economic well-being of populations
b) Impact of environmental pollution on health
c) Health and well-being of populations around the world
d) Educational standards in different regions
c) Health and well-being of populations worldwide
- In the context of medical ethics, what is a key consideration for healthcare providers in Oman when
obtaining informed consent?
A) Only the patient’s consent is needed, regardless of family opinion.
B) Healthcare providers in Oman must always follow international ethics standards without local
adjustments.
C) Omani law requires that patients fully understand their treatment options, taking into account
language and literacy levels.
D) Consent is implied in all situations unless the patient explicitly objects.
C) Omani law requires that patients fully understand their treatment options, taking
into account language and literacy levels.
) What did Harry Harlow’s experiments primarily focus on?
a) Social hierarchies in rhesus monkeys
b) Cognitive abilities of rhesus monkeys
c) Mechanisms of attachment and social relationships in rhesus monkeys
d) Physical development of rhesus monkeys
c) Mechanisms of attachment and social relationships in rhesus monkeys
Which of the following conclusions did Harlow draw from his experiments?
a) Babies monkeys seek food primarily from their mothers.
b) Baby monkeys form attachments based primarily on warmth and comfort.
c) Baby monkeys attach themselves to the mother who provides protection.
d) Infant monkeys are driven primarily by the need for physical touch.
b) Infant monkeys form attachments primarily based on warmth and comfort.
Bowlby suggested that the quality of the attachment bond formed in childhood can influence
which of the following aspects of development later in life?
a) Physical strength and endurance;
b) Social popularity and acceptance
c) Cognitive intelligence and problem-solving abilities;
d) Emotional and social development
: b) Emotional and social development
Imprinting, as studied by Konrad Lorenz, involves the rapid formation of attachments in certain
animals during a critical period. Which of the following is a characteristic of imprinting?
a) It can occur at any time during the life of the animal.
b) It is reversible and can be easily modified.
c) It is a gradual process that takes place over an extended period.
d) It typically occurs during a specific early development period.
: It typically occurs during a specific early developmental period.
(5) According to developmental psychology, what distinguishes the critical period from the sensitive
period in terms of human development?
a) The critical period is the only time when development can occur, whereas the sensitive period allows
development at any time.
b) The critical period depends solely on biological factors, while the sensitive period is influenced by both
biological and environmental factors.
) The critical period is longer and more flexible, allowing adaptive behaviors to be acquired over time,
while the sensitive period has a fixed duration.
d) The critical period is a limited time frame for specific behaviors to emerge, whereas the sensitive
period allows for development later, albeit with increased difficulty.
d) The critical period is a limited time frame for specific behaviors to emerge, whereas
the sensitive period allows for development later, albeit with increased difficulty.
(6) According to the debate about nature versus nurture, which of the following is an example of a trait
that is primarily influenced by genetic inheritance?
a) Language proficiency and vocabulary acquisition
b) Cultural beliefs and values passed down through generations.
c) Physical characteristics such as the color of the eyes and the pigmentation of the skin.
d) Behavioral patterns learned through social interactions
c) Physical characteristics such as eye color and skin pigmentation.
(7) Which of the following best defines the concept of “nature” in the context of the nature vs.
(7) Which of the following best defines the concept of “nature” in the context of the nature vs. nurture
debate in behavioral sciences?
a) The influence of environmental factors on human development.
b) The role of learning and acquired behaviors in shaping human traits
c) The emphasis on hereditary and genetic factors in the determination of traits.
d) Impact of social and cultural influences on human behavior
c) the emphasis on hereditary and genetic factors in determining traits;
(8) What does psychological development encompass in the context of developmental psychology?
a) Solely the development of cognitive abilities in individuals.
b) The growth of emotional intelligence over a lifetime
c) The holistic development of cognitive, emotional, social and intellectual capabilities.
d) Study of genetic and neurological factors that impact behavior.
c) The holistic development of cognitive, emotional, social, and intellectual capabilities.
9) Which of the following represents one of the three major issues in developmental psychology?
a) Psychological adaptation and coping mechanisms
b) Cultural and social influences on behavior
c) Physical, cognitive, and emotional development
d) Genetic predispositions and hereditary traits
c) Physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
According to Kohlberg’s theory of moral development, which level is characterized by a focus on
interpersonal relationships and the desire to live up to social expectations?
a) Pre-conventional level
b) Conventional Level
c) Post-conventional Level
d) Interpersonal Level
b) Conventional Level
11) According to Noam Chomsky’s theory of language acquisition, which of the following best describes
the innate linguistic ability that children possess?
a) Language development is dependent solely on environmental influences and reinforcement.
b) Children acquire language through direct teaching and explicit instruction from caregivers.
c) Children are born with an innate capacity for language, including a universal grammar that underlies
all human languages.
d) Language acquisition is primarily determined by a child’s cognitive development and general learning
abilities.
c) Children are born with an innate capacity for language, including a universal grammar
that underlies all human languages.
2) At what stage of moral development, as per Kohlberg’s theory, do individuals consider societal
laws and rules as crucial for maintaining social order?
a) Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment Orientation
b) Stage 3: Interpersonal relationships and “good boy/nice girl” orientation
c) Stage 4: Maintaining social order and authority orientation
d) Stage 6: Universal Principles
c) Stage 4: Maintaining social order and authority orientation
3) During which stage of moral development do people prioritize societal rules and laws, often
adhering to them to maintain social order and gain approval?
A) Preconventional Morality
B) Post-Conventional Morality
C) Conventional Morality
D) Ethical Egoism
: C) Conventional Morality
Which parental style is traditionally associated with the Omani culture, where obedience, respect
for authority, and family cohesion are highly valued?
A) Permissive
B) Authoritative
C) Authoritarian
D) Uninvolved
) Authoritarian
15) Which of the following forms of child abuse is characterized by failing to meet a child’s basic
physical or emotional needs?
A) Physical Abuse
B) Emotional Abuse
C) Sexual Abuse
D) Neglect
Neglect
