The LEAST Likely Contributor to the Differences Between African Americans

question 112

Multiple Choice

The LEAST likely contributor to the differences between African Americans and white Americans in receiving long-acting stimulant drug treatment for ADHD is:

• A) economic factors.
• B) social bias.
• C) stereotyping.
• D) differences in drug tolerance.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Prefrontal Cortex

The anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in complex behaviors, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Social Drift

A theory suggesting individuals with severe mental illness may move to lower socio-economic groups due to the costs or consequences of their illness.

Schizophrenia

A psychiatric disorder marked by significant disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to impaired functioning.