Which of the Following Findings Best Supports the Sociocultural Model

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following findings best supports the sociocultural model of psychological disorders?

• A)Genetic factors can influence the level of neurotransmitters and how their reception sites function.
• B)Case studies like that of Little Albert show that phobias can be conditioned in children.
• C)Disorders like schizophrenia are more common among people in lower socioeconomic classes.
• D)Positron emission tomography PET) scans show that some brain regions function differently in people with mental disorders.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight.

Cognitive-Behavioral

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing patterns of thinking or behavior in order to solve problems and reduce symptoms of mental illness.

Maudsley Model

A family-based treatment for anorexia nervosa where parents play an active and positive role in helping their child to overcome the disorder.

Family Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to address psychological problems by involving all family members in the therapy process.