Lecture on Ethan Watters's Book: Crazy Like Us

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture, focusing on the discussion of Ethan Watters's book and related topics.

Crazy Like Us

A book by Ethan Watters discussing how mental health diagnoses, like ADHD, are influenced by cultural factors.

Prison Studies Certificate

An academic program offering courses about the causes and consequences of incarceration, open to all majors.

Mass Incarceration

The extensive imprisonment of a population within a society, often linked to systemic inequalities.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, initially diagnosed mostly in North America but increasingly recognized worldwide.

Culturally Specific Symptoms

Mental health symptoms that are influenced by the cultural context and prevalent beliefs of the time.

Shell Shock

A term used in World War I to describe psychological trauma resulting from the stress of battle, recognized by physical symptoms.

Debility Syndrome

A historical diagnosis for soldiers' complaints of weakness, tied to the cultural understanding of health in the past.

Cultural Context in Medicine

The idea that the perception and expression of symptoms are shaped by the beliefs and practices of a specific society.

You Belong Group

A support group aimed at helping students and faculty impacted by incarceration.

Prison Literature

A field of study focusing on literature that discusses the prison experience, often reflecting on societal issues related to incarceration.