Regarding the Finding That There Are More Seriously Disturbed People

question 180

Multiple Choice

Regarding the finding that there are more seriously disturbed people within poor subpopulations, a multicultural theorist would focus on the way in which:

• A) personal responsibility is related to dysfunction.
• B) irrational thoughts contribute to one's feelings.
• C) poverty is a stressor that contributes to dysfunction.
• D) early life experiences shape one's later behavior.

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Definitions:

Harold Kelley

A psychologist best known for his contributions to social psychology, particularly in the areas of attribution theory and interpersonal relations.

Internal Cause

An explanation of behavior as stemming from personal dispositions, traits, abilities, or feelings.

Conformity Rates

The measure of how much individuals change their behavior or beliefs to match those of a group, often studied in social psychology to understand the influence of group dynamics on individual actions.

United States

A country located primarily in North America, consisting of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.