Which of the Following Views Is Consistent with the Medical

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following views is consistent with the medical models?

• A) Social class affects social constructions of illness.
• B) Illnesses are social rather than biological problems.
• C) Illness and medicine are societal constructions.
• D) An illness has specific features that a doctor can recognize.
• E) All illnesses stem from preventable lifestyle choices.

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Definitions:

Authoritarianism

A political system characterized by concentrated power in the hands of a leader or a small elite not constitutionally responsible to the public.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as competition, focusing on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality within a society.

Oppressive Force

A power or influence that limits freedom or development, often manifesting through social, political, or economic means.

Liberating Force

An entity or movement that aims to free individuals or societies from oppression, restrictions, or tyranny, promoting freedom and independence.