Which of the following statements about women and abnormal behavior within a sociocultural context is TRUE?
A) Biological factors affect rates of mental illness for women around the world regardless of contextual factors.
B) Socioeconomic status is unrelated to rates of mental illness for women.
C) Some contextual factors place women at higher risk for psychological disorders than men.
D) Gender role expectations do not influence the development of abnormal behaviors.
Answer: C
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