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Psychology Assignment: SES & Mental Health

High socioeconomic status (SES) may be a risk factor for some forms of mental illness. Evidence suggests those from upper-middle and upper class backgrounds have higher risks of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. This is likely due to greater stress from high achievement expectations, work pressures, and social isolation from peers. However, high SES may also provide protective factors like better access to healthcare and education that foster resilience. On balance, the research suggests affluence introduces new stressors but also resources to manage stress, so its overall impact on mental health is complex.

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Psychology Assignment: SES & Mental Health

High socioeconomic status (SES) may be a risk factor for some forms of mental illness. Evidence suggests those from upper-middle and upper class backgrounds have higher risks of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. This is likely due to greater stress from high achievement expectations, work pressures, and social isolation from peers. However, high SES may also provide protective factors like better access to healthcare and education that foster resilience. On balance, the research suggests affluence introduces new stressors but also resources to manage stress, so its overall impact on mental health is complex.

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Writing Assignment #2 (Unit I, Module 2)

PSY210 Psychology of the Individual in Context



For this assignment, you are asked to further consider the relationship between socioeconomic status,
IQ, and mental illness. After reading the assigned readings for the week, and watching the video This
is Your Brain on Poverty, you are asked to consider the following scenario:
Assume that in this video, you have been invited to be an additional panel member for this
debate. You have been invited because you have an expertise in examining high
socieoeconomic status (defined as upper middle class to upper class SES levels, or affluence)
and its impact on risk for mental illness. As you prepare for your role on the panel, you will
need to address whether or not high socioeconomic status (SES) a risk factor for mental illness.
The producers of the program have asked to you prepare a written summary of your argument
(which is what you will submit on RamCT to satisfy requirements for Writing Assignment #2).
In your written argument, you should address the following:
1.) Is high SES a risk factor for mental illness?
2.) Why or why not?
3.) What evidence can you provide that highlights high SES as a risk and/or protective factor?
Please note: I am aware that this video is a clip from a politically focused talk news program. It is not
at all my intention to turn this assignment into a political debate (as the panel members have done
with their statements about certain political groups). I am much more interested in keeping our focus
on the psychological research component that is examining the connection between SES, IQ and
poverty. Therefore, I am asking that you refrain from getting off topic with political references. Please
contact me if you have any questions or need further clarification on this!
Grading Rubric for Writing Assignment #2
9-10
points
Response addresses the prompt in a thoughtful and academic manner; all questions are answered with
adequate depth, length, and reference to course content (recommended response length is a couple of well-
developed paragraphs or approximately 300-400 words total). Response is readable, grammar is sufficient, and
spelling is accurate. Full points are awarded to initial responses that demonstrate excellence, express critical
thinking about the readings and course content, and offer thoughtful participation.
7-8
points

The response is readable and comments make sense in the context of the questions presented. However, the
depth, length, and reference to course content were not thorough. Mistakes might be present in content
accuracy. There is insufficient critical thinking recognized. These responses are good in that they demonstrate
the student has completed the readings and other course content with some additional integration and critical
thinking needed.
5-6
points
Questions answered with limited depth, length, and reference to course content. Response is readable, but
there is a lack of critical thinking and in-depth attention to the reading and course content. Multiple errors in
accuracy present.
0-4
points
The response demonstrates insufficient critical thinking about and understanding of the course content and the
readings. Response is not written in a way that makes sense in the context of the questions. Response does not
answer questions. Response is unreadable.

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