The "Social Drift" Theory Argues That

question 26

Multiple Choice

The "social drift" theory argues that

• A) lower class life causes mental illness.
• B) those who suffer from mental illness over time move downward in social class.
• C) gender does not affect rates of mental illness.
• D) social class does not affect rates of mental illness.
• E) mentally ill persons often become more religious.

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Definitions:

Spearman

Refers to Charles Spearman, a psychologist known for his work in intelligence research and the concept of the general intelligence factor "g".

Anterior Cingulate Cortex

A region of the brain involved in a variety of functions, including emotion regulation, decision-making, and impulse control.

Executive Control

Processes such as making plans or overriding habitual responses that let the brain direct its own cognitive activities.

Mental Processes

Internal cognitive operations that underlie behaviors and encompass functions such as perception, memory, and decision-making.