The Spillover Effect Occurs When

question 89

Multiple Choice

The spillover effect occurs when

• A) violence experienced by one minority group member affects the mental health of other members of that minority group.
• B) anger about the discrimination experienced by one's own group carries over into other parts of one's life.
• C) concern about negative stereotyping in one area (e.g., math) carries over into other areas (e.g., English).
• D) prejudice directed toward a specific minority group is extended toward members of other minority groups.

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Definitions:

Concordance Rates

The probability that two individuals with shared genetic or environmental factors will both display a particular trait or characteristic, often used in twin studies.

Fraternal Twins

Twins that result from the fertilization of two different eggs by two different sperm, resulting in siblings that are not genetically identical.

Schizophrenic Disorders

A category of mental health disorders characterized by significant alterations in perception, thoughts, mood, and behavior, often involving delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech.

Positive Symptoms

Symptoms of disorders, such as schizophrenia, that include manifestations of unusual or exaggerated behaviors, thoughts, or perceptions.