cognitive explanation for Sz

Question 1

what is social causation theory

Answer 1

the people are you are a major cause of sz. environmental risk factors include family dysfunction and childhood trauma

Question 2

what is social adversity

Answer 2

some children grow up in unfavourable conditions such as high crime areas giving them a vulnerability

Question 3

what is urbancity

Answer 3

long term exposure to urban life including noise, pollution, crime make someone more vulnerable to Sz.

Question 4

what did Veling suggest

Answer 4

that Sz may be a reaction to chronic prejudice and discrimination. this can explain why second gen immigrants have a higher likelihood of getting Sz.

Question 5

what are strengths of social causation theory

Answer 5

• vassos et al found that people who live in extremes are 2.4 times more likely to have Sz
• second gen immigrants are more likely to have Sz
• housing projects to reduce discrimination can help to areas have social responsibility

Question 6

what are Weaknesses of social causation theory

Answer 6

• that is may not be the cause but the outcome, social drift hypothesis suggests people move to the extremes due to their condition.
• is not the full explanation