Which of the Following Can Be Concluded from Cross-Cultural Studies

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be concluded from cross-cultural studies?

• A)All mental disorders are shaped,to some extent,by cultural factors.
• B)Several mental disorders are due entirely to cultural or social factors.
• C)Psychotic disorders are more influenced by culture than other disorders.
• D)The symptoms of certain disorders are just as likely to vary across cultures as are the disorders themselves.

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Definitions:

Disinflation

A reduction in the rate of inflation, indicating a slowdown in the rate at which prices increase.

CPI

Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to assess inflation.

Base Year

A reference year against which economic growth or inflation is measured, often using indices in real GDP calculations or price levels.

Structural Unemployment

A form of unemployment caused by a mismatch between the skills that workers offer and the skills demanded by employers, often due to technological changes or shifts in the economy.