MCAT Sociology 3

Question 1

Emile Durkheim identified 'anomie' as a condition in which:

Accepted Answer

Social norms are weakened or absent, leaving individuals without moral guidance

Answer

Anomie describes a breakdown or absence of social norms that can result from rapid social change, leading to increased rates of suicide, crime, and deviance.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'social capital' as used by Pierre Bourdieu and Robert Putnam?

Accepted Answer

The network of social relationships and connections that provide individuals with access to resources and opportunities

Answer

Social capital refers to the benefits individuals gain through their social networks, including information, support, and access to opportunities.

Question 3

A physician who treats a patient differently based on the patient's race without conscious awareness is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

Implicit bias

Answer

Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect decisions and behaviors without the individual's deliberate awareness.

Question 4

The 'sick role' as described by Talcott Parsons includes the expectation that a sick person will:

Accepted Answer

Seek professional medical care and try to get well

Answer

Parsons' sick role grants the ill person exemption from normal duties but requires them to seek competent medical help and cooperate with treatment.

Question 5

Which sociological perspective would most likely argue that the healthcare system perpetuates inequality by serving the interests of the wealthy and pharmaceutical companies?

Accepted Answer

Conflict theory

Answer

Conflict theory views social institutions, including healthcare, as structures that maintain power imbalances and serve the interests of dominant groups.

MCAT - Medical College Admission Test Practice Test

MCAT - Medical College Admission Test Practice Test

MCAT Sociology 3