According to Your Text,in Any Given Year,one in Four Americans

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Essay

According to your text,in any given year,one in four Americans over age 18 has a psychological disorder.However,there are large differences in which disorders occur more in each sex.
A) Describe one factor (biological,environmental,psychological,sociocultural) that would explain why women are more likely to experience major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders.
B) Describe one factor (biological,environmental,psychological,sociocultural) that would explain why men are more likely to experience antisocial personality disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

• A) Describe one factor (biological,environmental,psychological,sociocultural) that would explain why women are more likely to experience major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders.
• B) Describe one factor (biological,environmental,psychological,sociocultural) that would explain why men are more likely to experience antisocial personality disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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