In a Study Described in the Text,when a Case History

question 17

Multiple Choice

In a study described in the text,when a case history of antisocial personality disorder was ascribed to a male client,therapists diagnosed it correctly.When the same behavior was ascribed to a woman,

• A) their different diagnosis proved the existence of gender bias.
• B) their different diagnosis probably reflects a belief by therapists, accurate or not, that males are more likely to display antisocial behavior.
• C) the client was more frequently labeled dependent personality disorder.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

DNA Replication

The process by which a cell duplicates its DNA before it divides, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an exact copy of the DNA.

Homologous Pairs

Pairs of chromosomes that have the same structure and gene sequence, matching one inherited from each parent.

Meiosis I

The first division in meiosis, during which homologous chromosomes are separated, resulting in two daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes of the original cell.

DNA Replication

The process by which a double-stranded DNA molecule is copied to produce two identical DNA molecules.