Which Person Is Most Vulnerable to the Development of Psychiatric

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which person is most vulnerable to the development of psychiatric illness based on sociocultural factors?

• A) A 16-year-old who has a parent with bipolar disorder
• B) A 55-year-old who has retired with full pay from a job as a high school teacher
• C) A 24-year-old who was raised by a grandparent after both parents died in a plane crash
• D) A 67-year-old from a minority group who is poor and has no social support system

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Definitions:

Social Situations

Encompasses scenarios where individuals interact with one another within a societal context, influencing and being influenced by each other's behaviors and attitudes.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, such as introversion or extroversion.

Inherited

Traits, characteristics, or property passed down from previous generations through biological or legal means.

Female Inferiority

A socially and culturally constructed belief that women are inherently less valuable or capable than men, often used to justify discrimination or inequality.