WorksheetsSocial Explanations of Schizophrenia 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which criticism is commonly made about the theories discussed regarding schizophrenia?
They fail to see the schizophrenic in the context of wider society.
They focus too much on genetics.
They ignore medical treatments.
They only consider childhood experiences.
Social isolation is considered a risk factor for which mental health condition?
Schizophrenia
Diabetes
Asthma
Hypertension
What has occurred in human settlement patterns over the last century or so?
There has been a great shift
Settlement patterns have remained unchanged
Humans have moved exclusively to rural areas
There has been no significant change
Why might areas with high social mobility experience higher levels of schizophrenia, based on Faris and Dunham's findings?
Because people in these areas have more stable relationships
Because frequent movement may disrupt social ties and increase stress
Because these areas have better access to healthcare
Because these areas have lower population density
How might the lack of social support affect schizophrenia? Consider psychological, emotional, and practical implications.
It can worsen symptoms and hinder recovery by increasing stress and reducing coping resources.
It always leads to immediate recovery from schizophrenia.
It has no impact on the psychological or emotional state of the individual.
It only affects the individual's financial situation.
What does the image most likely represent in the context of social isolation and schizophrenia?
The emotional impact of childhood isolation
A child playing with friends
A classroom environment
A family gathering
Explain why social isolation can lead to unchecked strange behaviour in children. Use evidence from the material to support your answer.
Because children are naturally introverted.
Because lack of feedback nurtures inappropriate thinking and behaviour.
Because children always prefer to be alone.
Because feedback from social networks is unnecessary.
Which of the following could explain some of the symptoms of schizophrenia?
Social isolation
Physical exercise
Healthy diet
Regular sleep
What is a possible consequence of social isolation for people with schizophrenia?
Symptoms are always noticed immediately.
Symptoms may go unnoticed for a long time.
Social isolation cures schizophrenia.
Social isolation has no effect on symptom detection.
Why might schizophrenia become resistant to treatment by the time it is diagnosed in socially isolated individuals?
The illness disappears on its own.
Dysfunctional behaviour and thought patterns become too ingrained.
Treatment is always successful regardless of diagnosis time.
Social isolation prevents any symptoms from developing.
According to the argument presented, who is more likely to be socially isolated and lonely?
People who live in cities
People who live in rural villages
People who live in suburban areas
People who live in coastal towns
Which setting is likely to foster less social isolation according to the theory discussed?
Rural villages
Large cities
Industrial zones
Tourist resorts
According to van Os, which factors increased the likelihood of a person being schizophrenic?
Being foreign born, unemployed, or dependent on welfare
Being married, employed, and wealthy
Being a student, employed, or living with family
Being single, native born, and employed
Explain how ethnicity and discrimination may contribute to the higher prevalence of schizophrenia among immigrants, particularly those of African descent, as discussed in the research.
Discrimination and social stress may increase vulnerability to mental health issues.
Genetic factors are the only reason for higher prevalence.
Immigrants have better access to mental health care.
Schizophrenia is less common among immigrants.
How could the findings of Boydell et al (2004) be used to support the explanation of increased schizophrenia cases among migrant groups?
By showing that larger ethnic minority populations have higher rates of schizophrenia.
By demonstrating that discrimination and racism are lower in areas with fewer ethnic minorities.
By providing evidence that social isolation and discrimination contribute to mental health issues.
By proving that schizophrenia is only caused by genetic factors.
