Which of the Following Reasons Was NOT Suggested by the Text

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons was NOT suggested by the text to potentially account for the finding that people who were aggressive or psychotic were far more likely to be identified among the poor than the middle class?

• A) People who are low in functioning gravitate to the lower end of the socioeconomic spectrum.
• B) Being poor produces higher levels of stress, and therefore higher rates of psychological dysfunction are to be expected.
• C) More acceptable diagnoses are reserved for people from the upper classes.
• D) Poorer people typically have genetic predispositions toward mental illnesses.
• E) The resentment at being poor may generate behaviours that are seen by others as antisocial or dysfunctional.

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Definitions:

Rogers'

Refers to the theories and practices developed by Carl Rogers, a prominent figure in humanistic psychology, known for his client-centered therapy approach.

Maslow's

Refers to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a psychological theory that prioritizes human needs from the most basic physiological necessities to the need for self-actualization.

Humanistic Theorists

Psychologists who emphasize the study of the whole person and believe that individuals have free will and a natural desire towards self-improvement and deeper understanding of themselves.

Individual Selfishness

The tendency for individuals to prioritize their own interests over the welfare of others.