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MCAT Beh. Sci Ch. 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Functionalism: | Focuses on the function of each component of society and how those components fit together. |
| Manifest Functions: | Are deliberate actions that serve to help a given system |
| Latent Functions: | Are unexpected, unintended, or unrecognized positive consequences of manifest functions |
| Conflict Theory: | Focuses on how power differentials are created and how these differentials contribute to the maintenance of social order |
| Symbolic Interactionism: | Is the study of the ways individuals interact through a shared understanding of words, gestures, and other symbols |
| Social Constructionism: | Explores the ways in which individuals and groups make decisions to agree upon a given social reality |
| Social Institutions: | Are well-established social structures that dictate certain patterns of behavior or relationships and are accepted as a fundamental part of culture. Common social institutions include the family, education, religion, the govt / economy, and health |
| Four Key Ethical Tenets Of American Medicine: | Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Respect For Autonomy, and Justice |
| Beneficence: | Refers to acting in the patient's best interest |
| Nonmaleficence: | Refers to avoiding treatments for which risk is larger than benefit |
| Respect For Autonomy: | Refers to respecting patients' rights to make decisions about their own healthcare |
| Justice: | Refers to treating similar patients similarly and distributing healthcare resources fairly |
| Culture: |
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