If a Therapist Diagnoses Ethnic Minorities Displaying the Same Symptoms

question 14

Multiple Choice

If a therapist diagnoses ethnic minorities displaying the same symptoms as their European American counterparts as having schizophrenia whereas the therapist diagnoses the European American clients as having bipolar disorder, this therapist is demonstrating a

• A) problem of treatment.
• B) problem of identification.
• C) bias of the user of the test.
• D) bias in the usage of the test.

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Definitions:

Irrational Fear

A fear or phobia that is excessive or unreasonable, often not based on actual danger.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations.

Smokers

Individuals who regularly inhale the smoke of tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, which can lead to addiction and health problems.

Nonsmokers

Individuals who do not engage in smoking tobacco products.