Vocabulary Review - test #1

Question 1

Stigma

Answer 1

Sign, mark of shame, disapproval, or disgrace from being shunned/rejected.

Question 2

external stigma

Answer 2

unfair treatment/discrimination

Question 3

internal stigma

Answer 3

shame people feel; prevents getting help

Question 4

Mental Health

Answer 4

state of mind where a person can COPE AND ADJUST to stresses of everyday life in socially acceptable ways.

Question 5

Mental Illness

Answer 5

A disturbance in a person’s ability to cope with or adjust to stress; thinking/mood/behaviors affected; impaired functioning.

Question 6

NATure

Answer 6

Organic/physical causes

Question 7

NURture

Answer 7

Inorganic/emotional causes

Question 8

Culture

Answer 8

Shared way of life; combo of traditions & beliefs that make a group of people bond together
(not based on color, race, origin)

Question 9

Religious Belief

Answer 9

Higher power; very strong; subject of stereotype; rituals/worship.

Question 10

Ethnicity

Answer 10

Defines one’s more personal traits: language, country of origin, skin color (can be different ethnic groups within one culture)

Question 11

Mood disorders

Answer 11

emotional state influencing personality and functioning

Question 12

Affect

Answer 12

facial expression associated with one’s mood.

Question 13

Mood

Answer 13

temporary state of mind/feeling

Question 14

Depression

Answer 14

persistent and prolonged mood of sadness

Question 15

Whole Body Wellness

Answer 15

physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, vocational

Question 16

ECT

Answer 16

Electro convulsive treatment

Question 17

Abuse

Answer 17

Misuse of a person, substance, or situation

Question 18

Ethnocentrism

Answer 18

Belief that particular ethnic or religious group has rights and benefits over and above those of others.

Question 19

Homeless

Answer 19

NOT a mental illness; however, people with who are homeless also have some threat to their mental health.

Question 20

Parenting

Answer 20

method of raising children that is used by parents or other primary caregivers

Question 21

Prejudice

Answer 21

judging a person or situation before all the facts are known.

Question 22

Religion

Answer 22

A belief in a higher power

Question 23

Stereotype

Answer 23

A fixed notion or conviction about a group of people or situation.

Question 24

Neglect

Answer 24

Choosing not to care for someone