Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of a Structural

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a structural barrier to health care?

• A) The distrust of medical professionals
• B) Having a health care provider with evening and weekend hours
• C) Having a health care provider who can be easily reached by telephone
• D) The lack of health care providers in a particular geographical area

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Definitions:

Agents and Structures

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Pierre Bourdieu

A French sociologist and public intellectual known for his theories on habitus, cultural capital, and the social structures of society.

Constructivism

A theory in education and sociology that knowledge is constructed by learners as they engage with the world around them, emphasizing active learning.

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