Question 1

Higher socioeconomic status is associated with __________ of mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  a lower incidence 
B)  a higher incidence 
C)  neither a lower nor a higher incidence 
D)  the absence 
A)  a lower incidence 
B)  a higher incidence 
C)  neither a lower nor a higher incidence 
D)  the absence A

Question 2

Discuss the relationships between race and socioeconomic status in the context of the epidemiology of mental health. Does income have an impact on mental health? If so, how? Does race have an impact on mental health? If so, how? How do these two social positions intersect, if at all?

Accepted Answer

The relationships between race and socioeconomic status in the context of the epidemiology of mental health are complex and multifaceted. Research has consistently shown that individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to experience socioeconomic disparities, including lower income, higher rates of poverty, and limited access to quality healthcare and mental health services. These disparities can have a significant impact on mental health outcomes.

Income does have an impact on mental health. Individuals with lower socioeconomic status are more likely to experience chronic stress, limited access to resources and support systems, and higher rates of exposure to adverse life events, all of which can contribute to the development of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.

Similarly, race can also have an impact on mental health. Racial and ethnic minority groups often face systemic discrimination, prejudice, and social marginalization, which can lead to increased levels of stress, trauma, and psychological distress. Additionally, cultural factors and experiences of racism and discrimination can also influence the development and expression of mental health symptoms within different racial and ethnic groups.

These two social positions intersect in the sense that individuals who belong to racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to experience the compounded effects of both race-based discrimination and socioeconomic disadvantage, leading to increased vulnerability to mental health issues. This intersectionality can result in unique challenges and barriers to accessing mental health care and support for individuals from marginalized communities.

In conclusion, the relationships between race, socioeconomic status, and mental health are interconnected and must be considered within a broader social and structural context. Addressing these disparities requires a comprehensive approach that addresses systemic inequalities, promotes equitable access to resources and opportunities, and acknowledges the impact of race and socioeconomic status on mental health outcomes.

Question 3

Why was 1656 an important date in the history of mental illness, according to Michel Foucault?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the year that psychotropic drugs became widely available in Europe. 
B)  It is the year that the "hospital general" opened, marking the beginning of the great confinement of mentally ill people. 
C)  It is the first year in which psychoanalysis was used to treat mentally ill people. 
D)  It is the year that psychotropic drugs were introduced to the New World. 
A)  It is the year that psychotropic drugs became widely available in Europe. 
B)  It is the year that the "hospital general" opened, marking the beginning of the great confinement of mentally ill people. 
C)  It is the first year in which psychoanalysis was used to treat mentally ill people. 
D)  It is the year that psychotropic drugs were introduced to the New World. B

Question 4

Which of the following statements is a measurement of someone's depression level?

Accepted Answer

A)  I drink with friends. 
B)  I feel depressed. 
C)  Life is not challenging. 
D)  I am very self-confidant. 
A)  I drink with friends. 
B)  I feel depressed. 
C)  Life is not challenging. 
D)  I am very self-confidant.

Question 5

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A. Mediators } & \text { G. Total irstitutions } & \text { M. Epiderniology of mental health } \
\hline \text { B. Stressprocess } & \text { H. Modified labeling theory } & \text { N. Sociology of mental health } \
\hline \text { C. Withdrawal } & \text { I. Social support } & \text { O. Chronic strair } \
\hline \text { D. Intrarsigence } & \text { J. Personal resources } & \text { P. Medicalization of deviarnce } \
\hline \text { E. Corversion } & \text { K. Negative life events } & \
\text { F. Colonization } & \text { L. Moderators } &
\end{array}$$
-____ Part of the stress process referring to resources that act as mechanisms through which stressors relate to outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 6

Read the vignette and answer the questions that follow.
Trudy was very excited about her first year of college. However, she was very nervous on the first day of class. Although she liked the class, she just could not find herself responding to questions and discussion in class. Initially, she joined a couple of clubs but never showed up to any of the meetings. She had planned to focus her time on studying but started to feel tired all of the time, though her sleep was not very restful. Her grades started slipping and she decided to go to the college health clinic to see what was wrong with her.
-Using the stress process paradigm, what is the likely source of Trudy's malady?

Accepted Answer

A)  a life event 
B)  chronic strains 
C)  mediators and moderators 
D)  social and economic characteristics 
A)  a life event 
B)  chronic strains 
C)  mediators and moderators 
D)  social and economic characteristics

Question 7

The stresses associated with living in urban areas come from __________, whereas the stresses associated with rural areas tend to be a result of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of stimulation; ambient hazards 
B)  ambient hazards; lack of stimulation 
C)  urban malaise; rural malaise 
D)  negative life events; chronic stresses 
A)  lack of stimulation; ambient hazards 
B)  ambient hazards; lack of stimulation 
C)  urban malaise; rural malaise 
D)  negative life events; chronic stresses

Question 8

Which of the following forces are associated with putting aspects of social life, including mental illness, under the boundaries of medical professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)  the power and authority of medical professionals 
B)  the seeking out psychotropic drugs by patients 
C)  the weakening of medical unions 
D)  the end of public mental institutions 
A)  the power and authority of medical professionals 
B)  the seeking out psychotropic drugs by patients 
C)  the weakening of medical unions 
D)  the end of public mental institutions

Question 9

Which of the following is a social support that may help reduce the effects of negative life events?

Accepted Answer

A)  living in a poor neighborhood 
B)  having a happy marriage 
C)  effectively repressing emotions 
D)  living in a very urbanized environment 
A)  living in a poor neighborhood 
B)  having a happy marriage 
C)  effectively repressing emotions 
D)  living in a very urbanized environment

Question 10

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A. Mediators } & \text { G. Total irstitutions } & \text { M. Epiderniology of mental health } \
\hline \text { B. Stressprocess } & \text { H. Modified labeling theory } & \text { N. Sociology of mental health } \
\hline \text { C. Withdrawal } & \text { I. Social support } & \text { O. Chronic strair } \
\hline \text { D. Intrarsigence } & \text { J. Personal resources } & \text { P. Medicalization of deviarnce } \
\hline \text { E. Corversion } & \text { K. Negative life events } & \
\text { F. Colonization } & \text { L. Moderators } &
\end{array}$$
-____ Day-to-day role strains that may cause mental health problems over time by the accumulation of small amounts of stress.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 11

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A. Mediators } & \text { G. Total irstitutions } & \text { M. Epiderniology of mental health } \
\hline \text { B. Stressprocess } & \text { H. Modified labeling theory } & \text { N. Sociology of mental health } \
\hline \text { C. Withdrawal } & \text { I. Social support } & \text { O. Chronic strair } \
\hline \text { D. Intrarsigence } & \text { J. Personal resources } & \text { P. Medicalization of deviarnce } \
\hline \text { E. Corversion } & \text { K. Negative life events } & \
\text { F. Colonization } & \text { L. Moderators } &
\end{array}$$
-____ Part of the stress process that includes the personal and social resources that affect the direction or strength of the relationship between a stressor and mental health.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 12

Of the following people, who is more likely to be diagnosed with an aggression disorder by a mental health professional than the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Walter, a white male showing aggressive behavior 
B)  Kaysha, a white female showing aggressive behavior 
C)  Thomas, a black male showing aggressive behavior 
D)  Anna, a black female showing aggressive behavior 
A)  Walter, a white male showing aggressive behavior 
B)  Kaysha, a white female showing aggressive behavior 
C)  Thomas, a black male showing aggressive behavior 
D)  Anna, a black female showing aggressive behavior

Question 13

The loss of a job is represented in which component or components of the stress process?

Accepted Answer

A)  stressors 
B)  outcomes 
C)  mediators and moderators 
D)  social and economic characteristics 
A)  stressors 
B)  outcomes 
C)  mediators and moderators 
D)  social and economic characteristics

Question 14

How can minority status impact mental health ratings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minorities often have lower economic status, which is associated with more distress. 
B)  Minorities are less likely to have mental health problems. 
C)  Minorities have different social constructions of mental health problems than other groups. 
D)  Minorities are more likely to have genetic mental health problems. 
A)  Minorities often have lower economic status, which is associated with more distress. 
B)  Minorities are less likely to have mental health problems. 
C)  Minorities have different social constructions of mental health problems than other groups. 
D)  Minorities are more likely to have genetic mental health problems.

Question 15

Discuss how community conditions can have an impact on individuals' mental health. Be specific about the role of stressors and resources available under different community conditions (e.g., urban versus rural; poor versus middle class).

Accepted Answer

Community conditions can have a signific

Question 16

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A. Mediators } & \text { G. Total irstitutions } & \text { M. Epiderniology of mental health } \
\hline \text { B. Stressprocess } & \text { H. Modified labeling theory } & \text { N. Sociology of mental health } \
\hline \text { C. Withdrawal } & \text { I. Social support } & \text { O. Chronic strair } \
\hline \text { D. Intrarsigence } & \text { J. Personal resources } & \text { P. Medicalization of deviarnce } \
\hline \text { E. Corversion } & \text { K. Negative life events } & \
\text { F. Colonization } & \text { L. Moderators } &
\end{array}$$
-____ Part of the stress process referring to elements of our self-concept that may be beneficial in managing events.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 17

Which of the following would be considered a total institution?

Accepted Answer

A)  a college 
B)  a police station 
C)  a prison 
D)  a family household 
A)  a college 
B)  a police station 
C)  a prison 
D)  a family household

Question 18

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A. Mediators } & \text { G. Total irstitutions } & \text { M. Epiderniology of mental health } \
\hline \text { B. Stressprocess } & \text { H. Modified labeling theory } & \text { N. Sociology of mental health } \
\hline \text { C. Withdrawal } & \text { I. Social support } & \text { O. Chronic strair } \
\hline \text { D. Intrarsigence } & \text { J. Personal resources } & \text { P. Medicalization of deviarnce } \
\hline \text { E. Corversion } & \text { K. Negative life events } & \
\text { F. Colonization } & \text { L. Moderators } &
\end{array}$$
-____ The study of the social arrangements that affect mental illness and its consequences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 19

How do scholars of group processes examine the concept of mental illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is viewed as a status characteristic like race or gender. 
B)  It is viewed as a normal part of group interactions. 
C)  It is viewed as a major area of group research. 
D)  It is viewed as a way for individuals in groups to negotiate identity. 
A)  It is viewed as a status characteristic like race or gender. 
B)  It is viewed as a normal part of group interactions. 
C)  It is viewed as a major area of group research. 
D)  It is viewed as a way for individuals in groups to negotiate identity.

Question 20

Which sociologist is most associated with concept of stigma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erving Goffman 
B)  Georg Simmel 
C)  George Herbert Mead 
D)  Herbert Blumer 
A)  Erving Goffman 
B)  Georg Simmel 
C)  George Herbert Mead 
D)  Herbert Blumer

Higher socioeconomic status is associated with __________ of mental disorder.

Discuss the relationships between race and socioeconomic status in the context of the epidemiology of mental health. Does income have an impact on mental health? If so, how? Does race have an impact on mental health? If so, how? How do these two social positions intersect, if at all?

Why was 1656 an important date in the history of mental illness, according to Michel Foucault?

Which of the following statements is a measurement of someone's depression level?

The stresses associated with living in urban areas come from , whereas the stresses associated with rural areas tend to be a result of .

Which of the following forces are associated with putting aspects of social life, including mental illness, under the boundaries of medical professionals?

Which of the following is a social support that may help reduce the effects of negative life events?

Of the following people, who is more likely to be diagnosed with an aggression disorder by a mental health professional than the others?

The loss of a job is represented in which component or components of the stress process?

How can minority status impact mental health ratings?

Discuss how community conditions can have an impact on individuals' mental health. Be specific about the role of stressors and resources available under different community conditions (e.g., urban versus rural; poor versus middle class).

Which of the following would be considered a total institution?

How do scholars of group processes examine the concept of mental illness?

Which sociologist is most associated with concept of stigma?

Introduction to Sociological Social Psychology

Perspectives in Sociological Social Psychology

Studying People

The Social Psychology of Stratification

Self and Identity

Socialization Over the Life Course

The Social Psychology of Deviance

Social Attitudes

The Sociology of Emotions and Relationships

Collective Behavior

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Exam 8: Mental Health and Illness

Higher socioeconomic status is associated with __________ of mental disorder.

Discuss the relationships between race and socioeconomic status in the context of the epidemiology of mental health. Does income have an impact on mental health? If so, how? Does race have an impact on mental health? If so, how? How do these two social positions intersect, if at all?

Why was 1656 an important date in the history of mental illness, according to Michel Foucault?

Which of the following statements is a measurement of someone's depression level?

The stresses associated with living in urban areas come from __________, whereas the stresses associated with rural areas tend to be a result of __________.

Which of the following forces are associated with putting aspects of social life, including mental illness, under the boundaries of medical professionals?

Which of the following is a social support that may help reduce the effects of negative life events?

Of the following people, who is more likely to be diagnosed with an aggression disorder by a mental health professional than the others?

The loss of a job is represented in which component or components of the stress process?

How can minority status impact mental health ratings?

Discuss how community conditions can have an impact on individuals' mental health. Be specific about the role of stressors and resources available under different community conditions (e.g., urban versus rural; poor versus middle class).

Which of the following would be considered a total institution?

How do scholars of group processes examine the concept of mental illness?

Which sociologist is most associated with concept of stigma?

Introduction to Sociological Social Psychology

Perspectives in Sociological Social Psychology

Studying People

The Social Psychology of Stratification

Self and Identity

Socialization Over the Life Course

The Social Psychology of Deviance

Social Attitudes

The Sociology of Emotions and Relationships

Collective Behavior

Filters

The stresses associated with living in urban areas come from , whereas the stresses associated with rural areas tend to be a result of .