Ch 10 Physical And Mental Health

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

Is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

Question 2

Mental disorders

Answer 2

Are patterns of mood , thought, or behavior that cause distress and decrease the ability of a person to function

Question 3

Social epidemiology

Answer 3

Is the study of the distribution of diseases and health throughout a society’s population

Question 4

Major depressive disorder

Answer 4

Is a mental disorder characterized by persistent, chronic feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, or pessimism lasting for weeks at a time

Question 5

Bipolar disorder

Answer 5

Is characterized by drastic shifts in mood and behavior; victims often fluctuate between being overly high and energetic and feeling depressed and hopeless

Question 6

Schizophrenia

Answer 6

Is a mental disorder with symptoms including hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking, movement disorders, flat affect, social withdrawal, and cognitive deficits

Question 7

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Answer 7

Is a mental disorder in which the sufferer is subjected to recurring thoughts and feelings that cause distress and anxiety and lead to habitual behaviors

Question 8

Panic/ anxiety disorders

Answer 8

Arise when normal anxiety is exceeded and every day situations become difficult for victims to cope with

Question 9

Eating disorders

Answer 9

Are characterized by extreme behavior regarding food, whether drastically under eating or overeating, connected with feelings of concern about body image and weight

Question 10

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Answer 10

Symptoms include impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and inattention

Question 11

Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM)

Answer 11

Is the standard classification of mental illnesses used by mental health professionals in the United States

Question 12

Sick role

Answer 12

Is the expected behaviors and responsibilities appropriate for someone who is ill

Question 13

Medicalization

Answer 13

Is the idea that the medical community is at the center of many aspects of American society; we feel that there is a pill or some sort of medical cure to fix everything

Question 14

Medicaid

Answer 14

Is a government-run program designed to provide insurance for low-income individuals and families who meet certain qualifications