Domestic Violence, Suicide, Mental Illness, and Alcoholism

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to domestic violence, suicide, mental illness, and alcoholism.

Domestic Violence

Any action by a person that causes physical harm to one or more members of their family.

Spillover Effect

Abuse that carries across members and generations.

Domestic Violence

Any action by a person that causes physical harm to one or more members of their family.

Spillover Effect

Abuse that carries across members and generations.

Intimate Partner Violence

Violence directed toward a spouse, partner, or former partner.

Child Maltreatment

Harmful acts toward children, including abuse and neglect.

Child Abuse

Harmful actions inflicted by a parent or caregiver, comprising physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.

Parental Rejections

Denial of care, affection, or blame, eroding a child's self-esteem.

Child Neglect

Denial of attention, care, or affection that harms emotional and psychological development.

Elder Abuse

Any form of exploitation or cruelty by a caregiver towards an older person.

Learned Helplessness (Martin Seligman)

Condition where individuals believe they cannot control their environment, leading to inaction. Belief one has little or no control. Low motivation. Apathetic condition resulting from an inescapable situation or environment.Emotional and psychological stress.

Battered Woman Syndrome

Psychological effects of being battered, including learned helplessness and PTSD.

Cycle of Violence (Lenore walker)

Consists of three phases: honeymoon, tension building, and violent phases.

Exchange Theory in DV (George Homens)

Imbalance in home. Lack of social controls, benefits of violence may outweigh costs. If abuse gets a wanted response, it is more likely to abuse. Inequality in home.

Power Theory

The concept that more power leads to more abuse.

Subcultures of Violence

Norms and values that support and perpetuate violence.

Frustration Aggression Theory

Family life frustrations can lead to aggression.

Self-control

Ability to regulate behaviors; low self-control predicts criminal behavior.

Social Learning Theory

Learning behaviors through interactions and experiences, including dealing with problems.

Suicide Ideation

Suicidal thoughts or preoccupation with the idea of dying.

Suicidology

Field focusing on suicide prevention and education at micro and macro levels.

Homicide-Suicide

Act of killing someone and then oneself, often linked to emotional ties to the victim.

Built Character

Ambiguous behaviors that are self-destructive but not outright suicidal.

Assisted Suicide

Act taken by one person at another's request to end life.

Euthanasia

Voluntary ending of a life, can be passive or active.

Social Bonding

Strength and level of connection one has within social groups.

Social Causation Tradition

Theory that social stressors lead to mental illness.

Labeling Theory

How societal responses and labels affect individuals perceived as mentally ill.

Cultural Relativism

Mental illness defined by specific cultural contexts, not universally.

Organic Disorder

Ilness caused by demonstrable abnormalities in body tissues or organs.

Functional Disorder

Disorder with no known organic basis.

Psychoses

Severe impairment in functioning characterized by cognitive and behavioral problems.

Anxiety Disorders

Disorders characterized by apprehension and anticipatory anxiety.

Alcoholism

Chronic disease influenced by genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors.

Alcohol Dependence Syndrome

Craving for alcohol, loss of control, and tolerance.

Alpha Alcoholism

Psychological dependence on alcohol as a coping mechanism.

Binge Drinking

Pattern of heavy drinking with periods of sobriety; high among college students.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Support group and recovery program for alcoholics, focused on personal accountability.

Tolerance

Need for increased amounts of alcohol to achieve desired effects.

Elderly Alcohol Use

Lowest rates of alcoholism, often due to declining health.

Native American Alcoholism

Highest rates of alcoholism among all ethnic groups, linked to cultural and social issues.

Self-Derogation

Low self-esteem leading individuals to seek escape through alcohol.

Social Integration

Higher integration correlates with lower rates of alcohol problems.

Cultural Norms

Regulations of alcohol consumption based on societal values.

Feminism in Alcoholism

Links alcoholism to domestic violence, gender power issues, and social resources available.

Social Strain

Interpersonal problems leading to increased alcohol use.

Conflict Perspective on Alcoholism

Class issues related to alcoholism, including access to resources and support.

Interactionism in Alcoholism

Focus on individual experiences and meanings associated with drinking.

Functionalism in Alcoholism

Alcoholism is dysfunctional and needs integration of values and supportive families.

Mental Illness Etiology

Interplay of psychological and social factors leading to mental disorders.

DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual)

Standard criteria for diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.

Neuroses

Emotional symptoms without loss of reality or insight.

Schizophrenia

Psychotic disorder presenting disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior.

Epidemiology of Mental Illness

Study of incidence and distribution of mental health disorders.

Social Selection Tradition

Theory suggesting that mental illness leads to social issues like unemployment.

Frustration Hypothesis

Frustrations in life circumstances can lead to mental illness.

Social Disorganization (Anomie)

Condition of normlessness contributing to individual maladaptation.

Cultural Expectations

Pressure that may lead to mental illness and abnormal behavior.

Victimization in Labeling

Stigmatization and societal reactions towards labeled individuals.

Alcohol in Culture

Interpretations and societal roles related to alcohol use and dependency.

Gender Bias in Mental Health

Differential impact of societal expectations based on gender on mental health outcomes.

Peer Interaction and Alcoholism

Influences of peer dynamics on drinking behaviors and perceptions of alcohol.

Collective-Efforts in Alcoholism

Role of communities and societies in addressing alcoholism.

Aggression-Frustration Link

Frustration in family life is likely to lead to aggressive behaviors.

Psychiatric Illness Risk Factors

Factors like poverty and stress that may lead to mental illness.

Substance Abuse Consequences

Influences on physical, psychological, and social functioning.

Power in Labeling Theory

Societal power dynamics that influence the labeling of mental illnesses.

Interactionism in Mental Illness

How meanings and experiences shape the perception of mental illness.

Coping Mechanisms

Strategies carried out by individuals facing stress and mental health issues.

Domestic Violence

Any action by a person that causes physical harm to one or more members of their family.

Spillover Effect

Abuse that carries across members and generations.

Intimate Partner Violence

Violence directed toward a spouse, partner, or former partner.

Child Maltreatment

Harmful acts toward children, including abuse and neglect.

Child Abuse

Harmful actions inflicted by a parent or caregiver, comprising physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.

Parental Rejections

Denial of care, affection, or blame, eroding a child's self-esteem.

Child Neglect

Denial of attention, care, or affection that harms emotional and psychological development.

Elder Abuse

Any form of exploitation or cruelty by a caregiver towards an older person.

Learned Helplessness

Condition where individuals believe they cannot control their environment, leading to inaction.

Battered Woman Syndrome

Psychological effects of being battered, including learned helplessness and PTSD.

Cycle of Violence

Consists of three phases: honeymoon, tension building, and violent phases.

Exchange Theory

Imbalance in home where benefits of violence may outweigh costs.

Power Theory

The concept that more power leads to more abuse.

Subcultures of Violence

Norms and values that support and perpetuate violence.

Frustration Aggression Theory

Family life frustrations can lead to aggression.

Self-control

Ability to regulate behaviors; low self-control predicts criminal behavior.

Social Learning Theory

Learning behaviors through interactions and experiences, including dealing with problems.

Suicide Ideation

Suicidal thoughts or preoccupation with the idea of dying.

Suicidology

Field focusing on suicide prevention and education at micro and macro levels.

Homicide-Suicide

Act of killing someone and then oneself, often linked to emotional ties to the victim.

Built Character

Ambiguous behaviors that are self-destructive but not outright suicidal.

Assisted Suicide

Act taken by one person at another's request to end life.

Euthanasia

Voluntary ending of a life, can be passive or active.

Social Bonding

Strength and level of connection one has within social groups.

Social Causation Tradition

Theory that social stressors lead to mental illness.

Labeling Theory

How societal responses and labels affect individuals perceived as mentally ill.

Cultural Relativism

Mental illness defined by specific cultural contexts, not universally.

Organic Disorder

Ilness caused by demonstrable abnormalities in body tissues or organs.

Functional Disorder

Disorder with no known organic basis.

Psychoses

Severe impairment in functioning characterized by cognitive and behavioral problems.

Anxiety Disorders

Disorders characterized by apprehension and anticipatory anxiety.

Alcoholism

Chronic disease influenced by genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors.

Alcohol Dependence Syndrome

Craving for alcohol, loss of control, and tolerance.