Deck 11: Acting Mentally Disordered: The Example of Schizophrenia, Anxiety, and Depression

Question 1

Based on Karp's findings, which of the following is not one of the turning points in the depressed individual?

A) inchoate feelings
B) crisis stage
C) coming to grips
D) denial

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following represents the correct order of the seven phases of the general experience of becoming mentally ill?

A) alienation from place, recognizing symptoms, madness as a method of coping, the definition outburst, rendering of accounts, the paradox of normalcy, removal from place
B) the definitive outburst, recognizing symptoms, rendering of accounts, the paradox of normalcy, alienation from place, madness as a method of coping, removal from place
C) madness as a method of coping, recognizing symptoms, the paradox of normalcy, alienation from place, removal from place, the definition outburst, rendering of accounts
D) the definition outburst, alienation from place, recognizing symptoms, madness as a method of coping, the paradox of normalcy, removal from place, rendering of accounts

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Karp's model and the phases of becoming mentally ill apply to __________.

A) all mentally ill persons
B) only those with depression
C) those with schizophrenia or anxiety or depression
D) some persons some of the time

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The concept of "place" refers to __________.

A) physical settings
B) a person's role and status set within a social network
C) the instances of social interaction
D) social objects that define a specific location

Question 5

Which of the following is not a basic element of place, according to Denzin?

A) self-reflexive individuals
B) rational personalities
C) physical settings
D) social objects

Question 6

__________ refers to a mental condition in which a person senses a psychological barrier between themselves and his/her place.

A) Alienation
B) Acting insane
C) Accusing others
D) Appearing sane

Question 7

The recognition of symptoms of mental illness is the __________ stage of becoming mentally ill.

A) first
B) second
C) third
D) fourth

Question 8

Thoits notes that most people label themselves as mentally ill when __________.

A) they recognize discrepancies between their own behavior and what is expected of them
B) others recognize their symptoms
C) medical professionals identify problem behavior and encourage treatment
D) their sense of self is violated

Question 9

The third stage of becoming mentally ill is madness as a method of coping. Madness directs the strategy of coping because __________.

A) it is the most productive method
B) is assumes greater control over a person's thoughts and feelings
C) individuals are allowed to believe what is best for themselves
D) is allows individuals' behaviors to be ignored by others

Question 10

In the definitive outburst stage, the defining event is __________.

A) social
B) hidden
C) loud
D) rational

Question 11

__________ accounts attempt to sustain a person's standing and credibility.

A) Remedial
B) Negative
C) Positive
D) Advanced

Question 12

When someone openly blames others for his/her problem behavior, this is an example of a __________ account.

A) social
B) remedial
C) negative
D) selfish

Question 13

The paradox of normalcy arises when __________.

A) normal behavior is redefined as abnormal
B) abnormal behavior is redefined as normal
C) normal behavior is defined as normal for some and abnormal for others
D) abnormal behavior is defined as normal for some and abnormal for others

Question 14

The removal from "place" typically occurs when __________.

A) physical removal is necessary
B) behavior becomes rationalized
C) an individual seeks treatment
D) the madness can no longer be tolerated

Question 15

Vonnegut was hearing voices, having hallucinations, and feeling fearful. Over time, he decided to be a "new" person. Which phase of becoming mentally ill does this example represent?

A) alienation from place
B) realizing symptoms
C) madness as a method of coping
D) the paradox of normalcy

Question 16

At thirty years old, Nash had not accomplished what he had hoped and suffered from self-doubt about his abilities. Which phase of becoming mentally ill does this example represent?

A) alienation from place
B) madness as a method of coping
C) rendering of accounts
D) the paradox of normalcy

Question 17

Sutherland rationalized his wife's affair by seeing how happy she had become. At the same time, he was plagued with feelings of hatred and jealousy and panic attacks. Which phase of becoming mentally ill does this example represent?

A) realizing symptoms
B) madness as a method of coping
C) rendering of accounts
D) the paradox of normalcy

Question 18

Despite a pretty good life, Karp felt he was deeply troubled. With no sleep, he could not concentrate and felt melancholy. Which phase of becoming mentally ill does this example represent?

A) alienation from place
B) realizing symptoms
C) madness as a method of coping
D) the paradox of normalcy

Question 19

Nash's delusions of extraterrestrials came to him the same way mathematical ideas did. As a result, he took them seriously. Which phase of becoming mentally ill does this example represent?

A) alienation from place
B) madness as a method of coping
C) rendering of accounts
D) the paradox of normalcy

Question 20

Johnny Z. felt "like I'm going to burst open" when he was anxious. Which phase of becoming mentally ill does this example represent?

A) alienation from place
B) realizing symptoms
C) madness as a method of coping
D) the definitive outburst

Question 21

While visiting friends, Vonnegut screamed to his friends that "It's happening!" Which phase of becoming mentally ill does this example represent?

A) realizing symptoms
B) madness as a method of coping
C) the definitive outburst
D) the paradox of normalcy

Question 22

In a mental hospital, Nash learned that the way to get out was to act normally. After some time of this, Nash was released. Which phase of becoming mentally ill does this example represent?

A) alienation from place
B) madness as a method of coping
C) rendering of accounts
D) removal from place

Question 23

Eventually, for Vonnegut, Nash, Sutherland, and Styron, their behavior was considered normal for them. Which phase of becoming mentally ill does this example represent?

A) the definitive outburst
B) rendering of accounts
C) the paradox of normalcy
D) removal from place

Question 24

For Sutherland, after undergoing psychoanalysis and behavior modification therapy, he resumed his career and worked things out with his wife. Which phase of becoming mentally ill does this example represent?

A) alienation from place
B) rendering of accounts
C) the paradox of normalcy
D) removal from place

Question 25

Without explanation (and seven weeks of medication), Styron's depression vanished. Which phase of becoming mentally ill does this example represent?

A) madness as a method of coping
B) rendering of accounts
C) the paradox of normalcy
D) removal from place

Question 26

What are the seven phases of becoming mentally ill?

Question 27

Describe how Nash went through the seven phases of becoming mental ill.

Question 28

What is "place," according to Goffman and Lemert?

Question 29

What are the four turning points for depressed individuals, according to Karp?

Question 30

What is meant by "removal from place?"