Global Health CH. 7, 8, and 9 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A number of countries have well defined indigenous systems of
medicine including: -
correct answer ✅China
Culture refers to: -
correct answer ✅The entire set of beliefs, art, law, music and
customs shared by members of a society
Ethnocentrism refers to: -
correct answer ✅Viewing a society through own's own beliefs
Cultural competence refers to: -
correct answer ✅One's ability to work effectively with people of
different cultures
An example of "Western" biomedicine is: -
correct answer ✅The use of antibiotics for treating a health
condition
In some traditional cultures, people might believe that disease is
caused by: -
correct answer ✅Mixing "hot" and "cold" foods
, Global Health CH. 7, 8, and 9 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A curse
Too much or not enough sexual activity
Health providers include: -
correct answer ✅Bone setters and shamans
Doctors and nurses
Dentists and herbalists
Taking an "ecological perspective" to behavior change requires you
to: -
correct answer ✅Consider multiple levels of influence on behavior
and the social environment
In traditional societies, who often needs to be "brought on board" if
behavior change for better health is to occur? -
correct answer ✅Traditional leaders of the community
Religious leaders of the community
People with important local positions, such as teachers
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A number of countries have well defined indigenous systems of
medicine including: -
correct answer ✅China
Culture refers to: -
correct answer ✅The entire set of beliefs, art, law, music and
customs shared by members of a society
Ethnocentrism refers to: -
correct answer ✅Viewing a society through own's own beliefs
Cultural competence refers to: -
correct answer ✅One's ability to work effectively with people of
different cultures
An example of "Western" biomedicine is: -
correct answer ✅The use of antibiotics for treating a health
condition
In some traditional cultures, people might believe that disease is
caused by: -
correct answer ✅Mixing "hot" and "cold" foods
, Global Health CH. 7, 8, and 9 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A curse
Too much or not enough sexual activity
Health providers include: -
correct answer ✅Bone setters and shamans
Doctors and nurses
Dentists and herbalists
Taking an "ecological perspective" to behavior change requires you
to: -
correct answer ✅Consider multiple levels of influence on behavior
and the social environment
In traditional societies, who often needs to be "brought on board" if
behavior change for better health is to occur? -
correct answer ✅Traditional leaders of the community
Religious leaders of the community
People with important local positions, such as teachers
