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

question 2

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.

Analyze potential biases in sociological studies on deviant behavior.

Understand perspectives that consider the individual's background in evaluating deviance.

Grasp the concept of behaviors considered deviant by public consensus.

Evaluate the challenges in defining deviance and the theoretical approaches explaining deviant behavior.

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Definitions:

Canaliculi

Small, narrow channels within the bone structure that allow for communication and nutrient/waste exchange between osteocytes.

Spongy Bone

A type of bone tissue characterized by a porous architecture, found at the ends of long bones, providing structural support and flexibility.

Compact Bone

Dense, hard layers of bone tissue that lie underneath the periosteum and provide strength and structure to bones.

Porous

Characteristic of a material or membrane containing minute holes through which liquid or air may pass.