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HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 088 MC

Which of the following BEST explains how social cohesion influences the health of individuals within a community?

  1. It determines the economic resources available for healthcare services.
  2. It creates networks that provide emotional support during health challenges.
  3. It dictates the quality of physical infrastructure affecting physical activity.
  4. It determines the level of educational attainment within the population.
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct. Social cohesion refers to the strength of relationships within communities, which provides emotional support networks critical during health challenges.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect as economic resources relate more to socioeconomic rather than sociocultural factors.
  • C is incorrect as physical infrastructure is an environmental determinant rather than a sociocultural one.
  • D is incorrect as while social cohesion may influence educational attainment, it doesn’t best explain an individual’s health from the given options.

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 017

Outline THREE sociological causes of increased alcohol consumption among young adults in Australia.    (3 marks)

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Peer influence and social norms

  • Young adults consume alcohol due to peer pressure and normalisation of drinking within social groups, with Australian culture associating alcohol with social events and sports.

Media representation and advertising

  • Alcohol companies target young adults through marketing that associates drinking with positive social experiences, success, and attractiveness, influencing consumption attitudes.

Culture

  • Australian “larrikin” culture normalises binge drinking and high alcohol consumption levels, creating collective expectations that give young adults social relevance through participation.

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Peer influence and social norms

  • Young adults consume alcohol due to peer pressure and normalisation of drinking within social groups, with Australian culture associating alcohol with social events and sports.

Media representation and advertising

  • Alcohol companies target young adults through marketing that associates drinking with positive social experiences, success, and attractiveness, influencing consumption attitudes.

Culture

  • Australian “larrikin” culture normalises binge drinking and high alcohol consumption levels, creating collective expectations that give young adults social relevance through participation.