Which Piece of Evidence Does NOT Directly Support a Sociocultural

question 172

Multiple Choice

Which piece of evidence does NOT directly support a sociocultural perspective on the etiology of psychological abnormality?

• A)General declines in psychological functioning are seen during economic downturns.
• B)Schizophrenia is diagnosed more frequently among lower- than among middle- or high-SES individuals.
• C)African Americans are more likely than White Americans to be involuntarily hospitalized for psychological disorders.
• D)Traumatic childhood experiences are associated with bipolar disorder.

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