UPSC CMS PSM - Medical Sociology & Behavioral Sciences

Medical sociology examines primarily:

Consider the following statements:

1. In the context of the question, “Only cellular pathology” is the most appropriate conclusion.
2. In the context of the question, “Only drug pharmacokinetics” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A person's understanding and explanation of illness shaped by culture is called:

Consider the following statements:

1. In the context of the question, “Laboratory validity” is the most appropriate conclusion.
2. Illness beliefs influence symptom recognition, help-seeking, adherence and acceptance of preventive services.
3. In the context of the question, “Illness belief” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A clinician is counselling a community member while considering behavioural and sociocultural determinants of health.

In the Health Belief Model, perceived susceptibility means:

Select the single best answer.

Self-efficacy refers to:

Consider the following statements:

1. People are more likely to initiate and sustain change when they believe they can carry out the required actions.
2. In the context of the question, “Confidence in one's ability to perform a behaviour” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In motivational interviewing, the clinician should:

Consider the following statements:

1. In the context of the question, “Confront and shame the person” is the most appropriate conclusion.
2. In the context of the question, “Give orders without listening” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?