What Does the Social Causation Hypothesis Propose as the Cause

question 102

Multiple Choice

What does the social causation hypothesis propose as the cause of the high rate of schizophrenia in the lower classes in the United States?

• A) inappropriate mothering
• B) labeling and rejection by society
• C) stressful events and poor health care
• D) high negative emotions in lower class families

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