Queens University HLTH 101 Week 6: 1)As discussed in the video “Civilized to Death,” high rates of addictions among Aboriginal people Select one: a

Queens University

HLTH 101

Week 6:

1)As discussed in the video “Civilized to Death,” high rates of addictions among Aboriginal people

Select one:

a.            are because of genetic causes

b.            must be blamed on individuals so they can learn to take responsibility

c.             would be reduced if there were better health education in Aboriginal schools

d.            are a result of childhood and intergenerational traumas stretching back to colonializa­ tion and residential schools

e.            all of the above

2.            Which is the most important determinant of the health of Aboriginal Peo­ ples?

Select one:

a.            racism

b.            poverty

c.             lack of educational opportunities

d.            lack of access to traditional ways of living e. colonialism

3.            According to the Glossary of Terms for Anti­Oppressive Perspectives, the term “Aboriginal” (under “A” for “Aboriginal”)

Select one:

a.            was originally and inaccurately applied to the original populations in Canada by a confused explorer

b.            continues to be applied inaccurately as the defining legal term regarding roles and re­

sponsibilities between Canada and Native peoples

c.             can only be used and applied by the federal government

d.            all of the above e. only (a) and (b)

4.            Stereotypes are problematic because they

Select one:

a.            usually contain only a kernel of truth, not truth that promotes understanding

b.            prevent us from seeing people for who they really are

c.             reinforce separation between us and other people

d.            provide justification for upholding injustice

e.            can promote racism

f.             may be offensive and hurtful to those being stereotyped g. all of the above

5.            According to the experts in the video “Civilized to Death,” Aboriginal health will improve

Select one:

a.            with Aboriginal self determination and improved ability for Aboriginal people to learn and pass on their cultures

b.            when Aboriginal people start taking better care of themselves

c.             when Aboriginal people have better access to health care

d.            once proximal determinants of health, such as housing, improve

e.            all of the above