Question 1

Spencer and Chen (2004)found that Chinese Americans who experience language-based discrimination:

Accepted Answer

Spencer and Chen found that Chinese Americans who experience language-based discrimination tended to seek informal help-seeking from friends and relatives. This may be due to a lack of trust in the healthcare system and providers or a fear of experiencing further discrimination.

Question 2

In a college health care setting,the degree of match between student's desired and actual level of involvement in their care was associated with lesser satisfaction (Campbell,Auerbach & Kiesler,2007).

Accepted Answer

The degree of match between a student's desired and actual level of involvement in their care is typically associated with greater satisfaction, not lesser.

Question 3

If a patient is communicating to a provider about all but the most important piece of information,and the physician is supposed to supply that piece of information to make the whole message comprehensible,this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a patient is communicating to a...

Question 4

The first main step in coping with an illness is to recognize the symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Recognizing the symptoms is usually the first step in identifying and coping with an illness. It allows individuals to seek medical attention, receive appropriate treatment, and make necessary lifestyle changes.

Question 5

Doctors are not the only ones to blame for bad communication.Each of the following is a characteristic of a patient that can contribute to poor communication EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Bias is not a characteristic of the patient, but rather a characteristic of the provider. Anxiety, low SES, and language barriers are all characteristics of patients that can contribute to poor communication with their doctors.

Question 6

Sometimes the doctor places a lot of emphasis on the patient's views and has them answer many questions in relation to treatment.The doctor still has the primary role in decision making but the patient feels included.This model of patient-practitioner interaction is referred to as the _____ model of interaction.

Accepted Answer

The guidance-cooperation model of interaction involves the doctor taking a primary role in decision-making while also valuing the patient's input, making the patient feel included and cooperative in the process.

Question 7

Over reliance on stereotypes can:

Accepted Answer

Over reliance on stereotypes can lead to poor cultural competency because it can lead to assumptions and generalizations that may not accurately represent a particular culture or group. Stereotypes may limit an individual's ability to truly understand and appreciate the diversity of other cultures, and may lead to discriminatory attitudes or behavior. Therefore, it is important to develop cultural competency skills that go beyond simplistic stereotypes.

Question 8

Research has shown that playing daytime television in healthcare waiting rooms,where stress is a problem,helps to decrease patient stress.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that the content of what is played on television in healthcare waiting rooms matters; calming content or nature scenes are more likely to decrease stress, while daytime television, which can include stressful or dramatic content, may not have the same effect and could potentially increase stress.

Question 9

Physicians are more likely to recommend knee surgery to a:

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that there is a gender bias in medical recommendations, with male patients being more likely to be recommended for knee surgery compared to female patients.

Question 10

When a doctor uses a lot of medical jargon,patients often get lost and do not experience a lot of satisfaction with their treatment.This form of communication is called:

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a doctor uses a lot of...

Question 11

One of major cultural dimensions influencing patient-practitioner interaction is that of:

Accepted Answer

The cultural dimension of individualism and collectivism influences patient-practitioner interaction by shaping patients' expectations for their role in decision-making and communication with their healthcare provider. In individualistic cultures, patients may expect to play a more active role in their healthcare and may want to be more informed about their treatment options. In collectivistic cultures, patients may defer to their healthcare provider's expertise and expect a more paternalistic approach in decision-making. This can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunication between patients and practitioners if their cultural expectations and values are not understood and addressed.

Question 12

Many heart attack patients do not immediately call 911 for assistance because they believe the pains they are experiencing may be due to other less serious problems,such as indigestion or the flu.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. It is important for individuals to recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and call for emergency medical assistance immediately.

Question 13

Personality traits such as optimism and self-esteem normally buffer us against stress and illness but may delay us from seeking treatment.

Accepted Answer

This is true. While these personality traits can be beneficial in many ways, they may make individuals less likely to seek help or acknowledge the seriousness of their symptoms. This can ultimately delay the diagnosis and treatment of health issues, potentially leading to worse outcomes.

Question 14

In the optimal mode of interaction between a provider and a patient,the doctor still takes the primary role in diagnosis and treatment,but the patient plays a part by answering questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the optimal mode of interaction between...

Question 15

In the biomedical arena,adherence is focused more on medication compliance and refers to the degree or extent of conformity to the recommendations about day-to-day treatment by the provider with respect to the timing,dosage,and frequency.

Accepted Answer

Adherence in the biomedical arena typically refers to medication compliance and following treatment recommendations from healthcare providers regarding timing, dosage, and frequency.

Question 16

Social scientists have argued that we use stereotypes:

Accepted Answer

Social scientists have observed that people often use stereotypes as a cognitive shortcut to save mental energy. Stereotypes allow us to quickly categorize people or situations without thinking critically about each individual instance. This helps us to conserve our cognitive resources and make decisions more efficiently.

Question 17

The correlation of acculturation and treatment use is different for other alternative medicines.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the correlation of acculturation and treatment use for alternative medicines is different from that of traditional Western medical treatments. Acculturation has been found to be positively associated with the use of traditional Western medical treatments, but not necessarily with the use of alternative medicines. In fact, some studies have shown that highly acculturated individuals may be less likely to use alternative medicines due to their assimilation into Western cultural norms and beliefs about medical treatments.

Question 18

Illness behavior is defined as the demonstration of behaviors associated with a mental illness.

Accepted Answer

Illness behavior refers to the behaviors associated with physical illness, such as seeking medical attention, adhering to treatment regimens, and expressing concern about symptoms. It does not refer to behaviors associated with mental illness specifically.

Question 19

When patients start a new medication for a chronic illness,intentional nonadherers,compared to adherers,have lower perceptions of the necessity of their new medication and higher levels of concerns about taking it.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that intentional nonadherers have lower perceptions of the necessity of their new medication and higher levels of concerns about taking it compared to adherers.

Question 20

The _____ form of patient-practitioner communication involves the patient doing the bulk of the talking and getting answers to their questions.

Accepted Answer

The consumerist form of communication involves the patient taking an active role, asking questions, and making decisions about their care, similar to a consumer making informed choices.

Quiz 8: Factors Surrounding Illness

Spencer and Chen (2004) found that Chinese Americans who experience language-based discrimination: