Which Statement About Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Prevalence

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which statement about racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of mental disorders is most accurate?

• A) Virtually all serious mental disorders are most prevalent among Asian Americans.
• B) Rates of mental illnesses are consistently lowest among African Americans.
• C) Native American are at markedly lower risk of alcohol use disorders.
• D) We cannot yet conclude that race and ethnicity are general risk factors for mental disorder.

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