A Particular Ethnic Group Experiences High Levels of Racial Prejudice

question 9

Multiple Choice

A particular ethnic group experiences high levels of racial prejudice and discrimination. Which pattern of schizophrenia would be predicted by the sociogenic theory?

• A)Members of the group which has experienced prejudice would have lower rates of schizophrenia.
• B)Members of the group which has experienced prejudice would have higher rates of schizophrenia.
• C)Among the upper classes, the group which has experienced prejudice would have lower rates of schizophrenia.
• D)Among the upper classes, the group which has experienced prejudice would have higher rates of schizophrenia.

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