Making Cross-Cultural Comparisons to Determine How Rates of Personality Disorders

question 72

Multiple Choice

Making cross-cultural comparisons to determine how rates of personality disorders might differ around the world is difficult because

• A) personality disorders do not exist in most cultures.
• B) researchers from one culture might misinterpret the differences they find in other cultures.
• C) There is not enough variability between cultures to make valid comparisons.
• D) the rates do not vary very much.

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Definitions:

Agents

Individuals or entities authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity in legal or business matters.

Contract

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines obligations and rights.

Principal

In a legal context, the principal is the party who grants authority to an agent to act on their behalf in legal or financial matters.

Apparent Authority

A situation where someone appears to have the power to act on behalf of another (such as an employer), even if they do not have actual authority.