Which of the Following Statements About Patterns of Mental Illness

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about patterns of mental illness based on gender and socioeconomic status is true?

• A)women of low socioeconomic status are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, compared to women of high socioeconomic status
• B)men of low socioeconomic status are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, compared to men of high socioeconomic status
• C)women and men of low socioeconomic status are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, compared to women and men of high socioeconomic status
• D)men of low socioeconomic status experience similar rates of depression and anxiety as men of high socioeconomic status
• E)women of low socioeconomic status experience similar rates of depression and anxiety as women of high socioeconomic status

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