Question 1

Why are some police reluctant to take action in cases of public disruption by the mentally ill?

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Question 2

Goffman explains that for persons with a career of mental illness, that career will include agents and agencies, including __________, who might be lawyers, the police, clergy, and social workers.

Accepted Answer

A)  next-of-kin 
B)  complainant 
C)  mediators 
D)  civilians

Question 3

According to Veroff's research, the poor prayed __________ and talked to others about their mental state __________ than the affluent.

Accepted Answer

A)  more; more 
B)  less; less 
C)  less; more 
D)  more; less

Question 4

The initial determination that someone is mentally disordered takes place most often in a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  social group 
B)  religious setting 
C)  school 
D)  medical office

Question 5

__________ are more likely than others to seek help for mental and emotional problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Women and persons with high levels of education 
B)  Men and low income individuals 
C)  Jews and Catholics 
D)  Protestants and those with high levels of education

Question 6

Identify and describe the three common pathways into the mental health system.

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Question 7

In his study of patients, Horwitz found that women were more likely to have done all of the following, except __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to seek treatment 
B)  to take preventative measures 
C)  to recognize the existence of a mental problem 
D)  to have discussed their problem with a family member

Question 8

Sampson and his associates note that many people with a mental disorder seek professional attention only when __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  they begin a "career" of mental illness 
B)  daily activities become difficult 
C)  there is an unmanageable crisis 
D)  family members label them as ill

Question 9

The denial of mental health problems is most common among the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper class 
B)  unemployed 
C)  poorly educated 
D)  physically ill

Question 10

Who is most likely to enter the mental health system uncoerced?

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Exam 10: Help-Seeking Behavior and the Prepatient Experience