Which of the Following Statements Supports the Sociocultural Perspective on Abnormality

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements supports the sociocultural perspective on abnormality?

• A)General declines in psychological functioning are seen in drought-affected areas.
• B)African-Americans are more likely to be hospitalized involuntarily for psychological disorders than are whites.
• C)Schizophrenia is diagnosed more frequently among people in their late adulthood than among people in their youth.
• D)Huntington's disease is caused by an anomaly in chromosome 4.

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Definitions:

Grandparents

The parents of one's parents, who can play various roles in the family structure, from caretakers to sources of wisdom and cultural heritage.

Geographic Closeness

The measure of physical proximity between places or individuals.

Intergenerational Relationships

Relationships between individuals of different generations, typically involving younger and older family members, but can extend to any age-separated individuals.

Hospice Care

Care designed to give supportive treatment to those in the final phase of a terminal illness, focusing on comfort and quality of life, rather than cure.