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:

Native Americans

Indigenous peoples of the Americas, including various tribes, nations, and ethnic groups, each with their own unique cultures, languages, and historical backgrounds.

David Wojnarowicz

An American painter, photographer, writer, and prominent AIDS activist in the late 20th century known for his provocative works.

Contemporary Issue

A topic or problem that is relevant and of importance in the current time period.

Julian Schnabel

An American painter and filmmaker known for his "plate paintings" and for directing films such as "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly."