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TANGALA Tostiuy
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
LEWANIKA SCHOOLS OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
ad SOCIOLOGY IN NURSING
REGISTERED PUBLIC HEALTH, NURSING PROGRAMME
octber oo
Date: 2” SEPTEMBER, 2018.
Time Allowed: 2 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Ensure that you write your name on the right hand corner of paper
2. Read each question carefully.
3. Copying or aiding a friend will lead to disqualification.
4. Answer ALL THE QUESTIONS in this Paper.
5. PLEASE CHECK YOUR WORK. BEFORE HANDING IN,SECTION A ARENT NO
MARK EACH)
1. Who among the folowing sociologist is considered wo be the founding fiber of -
modem sociology? ‘
ore Kavice
ener Alone \sid
b) Herbert Spencer =
©) Emile 4
© Comte
2. Which one of the following is an agent of socialization?
‘how to behave in 2 society are our:
4. ‘Which one of the following are aspects under the historical perspective of defining
Sociology according to Auguste Comte?
2) Social exchange theory and socal dynamics
— >) Conflict theory ial exchange theory
©) Social theory and social static
fal static and social dynamics
§
olis important for 4 child and ig
future socialization
a8 the ground work yy all
*) Secondary socialization
5) Legal system
©) Panel
a) Family
>) Legal
© ‘System
economy system
8. A situation where a person is rich because of bein
ig bom from a rich family is known as :
8) Achieved status
Section A +B RO TD =10 Which one of the is a function of the family ?
4d) Marriage
11. Which one of the following is a component of culture.
(@) Dyad J
(b) Sanctions
(6) Triad
Oem
12. One of the following is true concerning Society. Society is:
@ Culture is adaptive
14 -A scientific study of society and human behaviour is called;
ailD. None of the above.
19. ‘A ps of mariage where an individual hs a equnceof spouses oe a tine
Isknown as...
20.. A small group within a dominant culture whose cultural
SESE
A. Subcult
@ Coarereuiare
_& Global culture
D. Popular CultureSE CTION B - MATCHING QUESTIONS (ONE MARK EACH)
‘A Match the terms used in Marriage in column I with their correct meaning in
colame TL
ae ee COLUNM IT
2 Bo Macritigal——~ (a) Woman has the authority and dominance
RS Pantocal ee
Oe (©) Mariage couple reside with the husbands
Mite _
7 Bilineal (@ Man has authority and dominance
ear (e) Inberiting/ descent follow both lines
cs (1) Married couple reside with the lady's parents
Ss
B. Match the terms used to describe the components of culture in Column 1 with
their meaning in column 11
COLUMN 1 COLUNMiI
Expectations, or rules of behavior, that reflect a group value.
26.Ve ).A 4 prize, a smile, are expressions of approval
27 Negative Sancti (©). using one's body to communicate with others
or harsh words) denote disapproval for breaking a norm.
(e) . The standards by which people define good and bad
28. Gestures.
29 Positive
a -e particular meaning recognized by people
A ss
“ony share the same culture.
/R
ale
Cee
aCMateh the terms in column I with their correct they present in column Tt
COLUMN 1 : COLUMN
26 Soc Exchange theory. (a) Is also called the Marist based social theory
“ec » Social dynamic __-() A theory that sees society as built upon order, cman
<2Msex sation (©) the relationship between individual interactions and group
= Level behaviour, ~
uA Conflict (@) the hierarchical arrangement of social classes within a given
Le society
358 strvctur i {© focus on social relationships were all parties
eS Have to benefit
focus on common sense.
i
OS
aeSECTION C
Situation where one marries within the same tribe, religious or
race .
Sociok: n
40 Se.ConMoey sa type of socialization person is introduce to by other people
‘apart from the family members .
41. The understanding of human social behaviour using theories
longs to
‘47. The other name for Social systems
48. The type of society that embrace technology and have a complex division of
labours cate PREERR. Mo her. SOCAE Ay
Wee
49. Yealt,. ween physical, psychological, mental, spiritual and
emotional wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity,SECTION D. SHORT ESSAYS
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS
1. Culture isan important part of society. People in any society or community are identified —
by their unique ways of doing things.
8) Define Culture (3marks)
b) State the two types of Culture (Bmarks)
©) State the three ways of acquiring Culture (9Marks)
4) Explain any five reasons why studying Culture is important in Public Health
‘Nursing.(20 Marks).
2. State the 5 ways of classifying marriage according to the number of persons united in the
Marriage . (10Marks)
END OF TEST
GOOD LUCKY