The Dropout Rate in the U

question 62

Multiple Choice

The dropout rate in the U.S.is higher among __________ and is particularly high among _______________.

• A)girls than boys;lower-SES Caucasians
• B)boys than girls;higher-SES ethnic minorities
• C)boys than girls;lower-SES ethnic minorities
• D)girls than boys;lower-SES ethnic minorities

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Definitions:

Large Institutions

Major organizations or establishments, especially those that are influential in society, such as universities, corporations, or hospitals.

Eclectic Approach

A method in psychotherapy that integrates techniques and theories from various psychological schools of thought in order to best address a client's needs.

Cognitive-behavioural Approach

A psychotherapeutic treatment focusing on altering dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure.

Biomedical Approach

A perspective that attributes psychological disorders to biological phenomena, such as genetic factors, brain chemistry, and neural activity.