Unit 1

Question 1

define social science

Answer 1

the study of people as individuals and as members of groups such as families and communities

Question 2

define anthropology

Answer 2

the study of human beings as a species and as members of different cultures

Question 3

what are the two divisions of anthropology

Answer 3

physical-how humans developed, how humans compare with other species

cultural-how culture shapes the way people live in the past and now

Question 4

define psychology

Answer 4

the study of human mental process and behaviour

Question 5

what are the two divisions of psychology

Answer 5

theoretical- try to understand general rules that guide our thinking and behaviours

clinical-use this understanding to study individuals who are experiencing psychological problems

Question 6

define sociology

Answer 6

scientific study of people in groups
-relationships between people and the social structures they develop
-detect general patterns of behaviour
-determine how society as a whole can influence our behaviour and thoughts

Question 7

define stigma

Answer 7

-a mark of disgrace or discredit, a visible sign of characteristic of a disease
-a negative attitude and physical act of discrimination as a result of negative bias
-thinking less of a person because of their condition

Question 8

what does CAMH stand for

Answer 8

canadian addiction mental health

Question 9

What does DSM5 stand for

Answer 9

diagnostic statistics manual

Question 10

define stereotype

Answer 10

judgment made on the basis of exaggerated or distorted characteristics about groups of people applied to individuals associated with that group

Question 11

define prejudice

Answer 11

a preconceived idea or opinion based on limited knowledge

Question 12

define discrimination

Answer 12

unfavourable treatment based on prejudice

Question 13

define mental illness

Answer 13

-includes a broad range of problems with different symptoms
-combination of changes in typical thoughts, emotions, behaviour, and relationships with others
-decreases a person’s ability to cope with life

Question 14

define mental health

Answer 14

a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being

Question 15

what is a mood disorder

Answer 15

a frequent change in modd caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain

Question 16

what are some examples of moods disorders

Answer 16

major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder

Question 18

what are the symptoms of major depressive disorder

Answer 18

a loss of interest or enjoyment in life, irritable, sadness, sense of worthlessness, suicidal thoughts

Question 19

what is bipolar disorder and what are its symptoms

Answer 19

a cycle of depressed mood, normal mood, and mania
manic symptoms: confidence increased energy, non-stop talking, agitation

Question 20

define psychosis

Answer 20

experiencing hallucinations or delusions, can be drug induced or mental illness

Question 21

what are some symptoms of schizophrenia

Answer 21

delusions, disorganized speech, hallucinations, catatonic behaviour

Question 22

what is an anxiety disorder

Answer 22

feelings of anxiousness combined with physiological symptoms that interfere with everyday activities

Question 23

what are some examples of anxiety disorders

Answer 23

obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and phobias

Question 24

what are the symptoms of ocd

Answer 24

-must have obsessions and compulsions
obsessions: disturbing intrusive thoughts that cause distress
compulsions: repeated behaviours that reduce anxiety

Question 25

what is post-traumatic stress disorder

Answer 25

the re-experiencing of traumatic events accompanied by feelings of extreme anxiety and wanting to avoid anything associated with the trauma

Question 26

what are phobias

Answer 26

strong and persistent fears of things and situations

Question 27

what is an example of a personality disorder

Answer 27

dissociative identity disorder

Question 28

what are the symptoms of dissociative identity disorder

Answer 28

2 or more identities that control someone’s personality

Question 29

what are eating disorders

Answer 29

obsession with food, weight, and appearance that negatively affects daily life

Question 30

what are some examples of eating disorders

Answer 30

anorexis nervosa and bullimia nervosa

Question 31

what is anorexia nervosa

Answer 31

intense irrational fear of body fat and weight gain, desire to become thinner

Question 32

bullimia nervosa

Answer 32

binge eating and purging

Question 33

what factors contribute to mental illnesses

Answer 33

chemical imbalance in the brain, substance abuse, traumatic life events, heredity, and other illnesses

Question 34

what are the two types of treatments for mental illness

Answer 34

biological and psychological

Question 35

what are the biological treatments for mental illness

Answer 35

medication, electroconvulsive therapy, and exercise

Question 36

what are psychological treatments for mental illness

Answer 36

psychotherapy, self help groups, family support, and community support

Question 37

what question would an anthropologist ask about education

Answer 37

“how is the school year different in northern ontario to southern ontario?”

Question 38

what question would a sociologist ask about education

Answer 38

“how are girls treated in the science class compared to boys in the same class?”

Question 39

what questions would a psychologist ask about education

Answer 39

“how do girls feel in science class?”

Question 41

marc lépine

Answer 41

-canadian mass murdered -went into a university and had the men and women separate and shot the women -killed 14 women

Question 42

hallucination

Answer 42

loss of reality, includes 5 senses, makes “real” life difficult, can be treated