Social Class and Its Impact on Psychology, Crime, and Mental Health

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to social class and its implications in psychology, crime, and mental health as presented in the lecture notes.

Social Class

A socio-economic structure or hierarchy defined by varying levels of income, occupation, and education.

Dangerous Class

A term used to describe working classes perceived as engaging in criminal or morally dubious behavior due to social problems.

Economic Capital

Resources relating to financial wealth and assets that can influence one's social standing.

Social Capital

The networks of relationships among individuals that can facilitate access to resources and support.

Cultural Capital

The non-financial social assets, like education and cultural competencies, that promote social mobility.

Labelling Theory

A sociological concept that explains how the labels applied to individuals influence their behavior and societal identity.

Social Drift Hypothesis

The theory suggesting that individuals with mental health problems may experience downward mobility in social class.

Iatrogenic Effects

Harmful effects caused by the treatment of a condition, particularly relating to mental health interventions.

Intersectionality

The theory that social identities such as class, race, gender, and age intersect and shape individual experiences of advantage or disadvantage.

Mental Health Treatment Systems

Frameworks and processes by which individuals suffering from mental health issues receive help and support, often influenced by social class.