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Families
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 6 functions of the family? | 1. Provide basic needs 2. socializing towards adulthood 3. Social control (discipline) 4. Love and nurturing 5. Addition of new members 6. commerce (creation of wealth) |
| Homosexuality was considered a mental health issue in the US until this year. | 1974 |
| explain David Buss's theory of mate selection. | You select the person who you can raise the most successful children with (physical attributes, wide hips, intelligent, hard working, healthy) |
| Explain the anthropological view of mate selection (natural selection. | Male- providers Females- child rearing |
| What are the main factors in mate selection in today's society? | -Proximity - Social Homogamy - Similar backgrounds and beliefs |
| What are the 3 stages of a rite of passage? | 1. isolation 2. trial / education 3. reintegration |
| What is the largest concern among young couples in marriage? | Jealousy |
| Chemicals that transfer messages in the brain are referred to as... | synapses |
| A neuron "fires" and sends on a message when it reaches its what? | stimulation threshold |
| How do rites of passage ensure that basic culture will be continued? | It transmits values and knowledge |
| Name 4 ways universities influence personal development. | 1. time management 2. cultural diversity 3. enjoy learning 4. dealing with bureaucracy |
| What are the 3 stages of marriage? | 1.Romantic, warm, respectful 2. Conflicts, instability 3. compromise and negotiation |
| Generativity | The range for ways people are able to leave their mark on future generations (Erikson). |
| Matrilineal | Transfer of property or wealth on the mother's side. |
| Monogamy | Having one marital partner |
| Nuclear family | Husband and wife live with their children |
| Patriarchy | family organization in which men wield power and are the decision makers. |
| Polyandry | Wife having several husbands. |
| Polygamy | having several spouses |
| Polygyny | Man having more than one wife. |
| Serial Monogomy | Marriage to several spouses one after the other. |
| Stagnation | Becoming self indulgent rather than being in a state of generativity (Erikson) |
| What are the 3 major forms of depression? | 1. Major depression disorder 2.Dysthemia (Depressive neurosis) 3. Bipolar affective Disorder (Manic-depressive) |
| How long does Major depressive disorder usually last? | a few months |
| How long can Dysthemia (depressive neurosis) last? | Years |
| Describe the Manic phase of Bipolar Affective Disorder. | "Superman complex" deluded internal dialogue insomnia heightened sexuality high energy |
| Describe the Depressive phase of Bipolar Affective Disorder. | Low self-esteem negative internal dialogue under eating over sleeping |
| What makes Bipolar Affective Disorder a vicious cycle? | The depressive behaviour feeds off of the Manic behaviour. |
| What are the causes of depression? | -triggered by life events -hormonal changes inherited / genetic / social background |
| What are the treatments for depression? | Medication therapy electroconvulsive therapy (last resort) |
| What types of medication can be used to treat depression? | Mood stabilizers and anti-depressants |
| What 4 types of therapy can be used to treat depression? | Behavioural cognitive group art, writing, music etc. |
| According to the DSM V this is not considered a diagnosed mental health issue. | Self-abuse |
| Define self-abuse. | Injury to oneself for the sake of injury. |
| Explain the biology behind self-abuse. | Pain = release of endorphins = calming sensation. Eventually body becomes resistant, causing an increase in abuse to get endorphins. |
| How does control play a role in self-abusers? | The abuse is one of the few things they have control over. |
| How is self-abuse a punishment ritual? | The abuser is often over sensitive and caring. They have an overwhelming guilt complex and are searching for punishment. |
| What are the 3 types of parenting techniques? | Authoritative Authoritarian permissive |
| Describe the authoritative parenting style. | warmth, support, positive control |
| Describe the Authoritarian parenting style. | Parental control and use of punishment |
| Describe the permissive parenting style. | few rules, children are in control |
| What are the effects of authoritative parenting? | better adjustment and self concept. |
| What are the effects of authoritarian parenting? | negative effects on child adjustment |
| What are the effects of permissive parenting? | child feels anxious and emotionally impoverished. |
| When was tough love popularized? | 1980's |
| Define tough love. | Strict discipline required to augment behaviour and create success. |
| The DSM V does not recognize this as an addiction. | Video game addiction |
| DSM | Diagnostic ans statistical manual |
| According to M. Griffiths, all addictions are about what two things? | Reward and reinforcement. |
| What are the 3 causes of video game addiction? | 1. Reward structure 2. freedom 3. social interaction |
| How does china combat video game addiction? | By reducing the reward as you increase game play. |
| define a subculture | a group of people who differentiate themselves from the larger culture they are part of. |
| What do you look at to identify a subculture? | Argot (dialect), fashion, and mannerisms. |
| What does it mean when greater society "culturally appropriates aspects of a subculture? And what does it cause? | What made the subculture different now applies to greater society. Causes the death or evolution of subcultures. |
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