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:

Cognitive

Related to mental processes such as thinking, learning, memory, and problem-solving.

Multidirectional

Refers to processes that involve changes or movements in more than one direction, highlighting the dynamic and variable nature of certain phenomena.

Gains And Losses

The concept of experiencing advancements or progressions alongside declines or reductions in various aspects of life.

Plastic

Synthetic materials made from polymers that can be molded into various shapes when soft and then solidified, widely used for a range of products due to their versatility and durability.