Which Statement Is True About Ethnicity and Mental Health Problems

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about ethnicity and mental health problems in children?

• A)Minority children in the U.S.are overrepresented in rates of some disorders.
• B)Even with other factors controlled for (e.g. ,sex,age),differences emerge in relation to race.
• C)Minority children and youth do not face any more disadvantages in life than other children.
• D)Ethnic representation in research studies has received a great deal of attention in studies of child psychopathology.

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Definitions:

Piagetian Perspective

A theory of cognitive development proposed by Jean Piaget that describes how children construct knowledge through interactions with their environment, emphasizing stages of development.

Accommodation

Piagetian concept of adjusting schemes to fit new information and experiences.

Assimilation

Piagetian concept of the incorporation of new information into existing knowledge.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability within a system, achieved when opposing forces or influences are equal.