Social 2) Sociological Theory

Question 1

Faris and Dunham

Answer 1

Higher level of schizophrenia in urban areas, and lower levels in rural areas.

Question 2

Jim Van Os et al.

Answer 2

Supports Faris and Dunham’s theory.

Environment causes it; urban areas have a higher crime rate, drug prevalence, and socioeconomic factors.

Question 3

Peter Jones

Answer 3

Schizophrenia more common in migrants living in urban areas that in their own countries.

Question 4

Social Drift Hypothesis

Answer 4

Schizophrenics have trouble finding work and therefore may tend to drift to social isolation.