The Functionalist Perspective (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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Who originated the functionalist analysis of health professionals in 1951?
Who originated the functionalist analysis of health professionals in 1951?
Talcott Parsons
According to Parsons, what is the primary motivation for doctors entering the medical profession?
According to Parsons, what is the primary motivation for doctors entering the medical profession?
Altruism
What does the functionalist 'fair exchange' concept suggest society receives from doctors?
What does the functionalist 'fair exchange' concept suggest society receives from doctors?
Expert medical knowledge and care
Which sociologist in 1963 explained why doctors deserve elevated social positions?
Which sociologist in 1963 explained why doctors deserve elevated social positions?
Steve Barber
According to Parsons, how should patients behave during medical consultations?
According to Parsons, how should patients behave during medical consultations?
Cooperative and compliant
In reality, how did doctors often treat patients from lower social classes?
In reality, how did doctors often treat patients from lower social classes?
Displayed prejudiced behaviours
What advantage did patients from higher social classes typically receive?
What advantage did patients from higher social classes typically receive?
More extensive consultations
Otto Pollock (1998) argued 'illness as a job' is inappropriate for which group?
Otto Pollock (1998) argued 'illness as a job' is inappropriate for which group?
People with chronic mental health conditions
Which critique states functionalism ignores class, gender, and ethnicity differences?
Which critique states functionalism ignores class, gender, and ethnicity differences?
Social differentiation ignored
What assumption does the 'over-socialisation' critique challenge?
What assumption does the 'over-socialisation' critique challenge?
Patients passively accept authority
What evidence contradicts Parsons' claim that altruism motivates doctors?
What evidence contradicts Parsons' claim that altruism motivates doctors?
No substantial research supports it
What was the 2015 basic starting salary for Foundation Year 1 trainees in England?
What was the 2015 basic starting salary for Foundation Year 1 trainees in England?
£22,636