Social Causation

Question 1

What is social adversity?

Answer 1

e.g unemployment, poverty, poorer living conditions etc. Socioeconomic status may also prevent access to treatment.

Question 2

What is Urban city?

Answer 2

city life is deemed more stressful than rural life. E.g light pollution, noise, crime rates, faster pace and greater anonymity

Question 3

What is social isolation?

Answer 3

withdrawal due to schizophrenia symptoms can worsen prognosis.

Question 4

What is immigration and minority status?

Answer 4

second generation immigrants are risk - outgroup status, weaker culture identity, exposure to prejudice and discrimination.