One of the most important reasons to conduct cross-cultural research in psychopathology is that
A. we can gain a better appreciation for the virtues of various cultures by examining how psychopathology is viewed by different cultures.
B. the stigma of psychopathology can be removed by understanding that psychopathology exists in all cultures.
C. genetic influences of disorders can be best determined through careful comparison of the different environmental stressors found in various cultures.
D. we can understand more about psychopathology by understanding how culture impacts the experience of various disorders.
Answer: D
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Which of the following students provides the most accurate summary of the research on social factors and childbirth?
a. Erika: "In many countries in the world, people consider childbirth to be a normal event, rather than a medical procedure.". b. Juan: "In some cultures, a woman is allowed to have companions with her during childbirth, but only a few hospitals in North America allow this.". c. Suli: "Mothers typically enjoy having a relative or friend to keep them company while they are giving birth, but no medical benefits have yet been discovered.". d. Sam: "The research shows that a doula or other trained professional actually increases the likelihood of a cesarean section.".
The prediction and control of events can best be accomplished using:
a. ?scientific law b. ?a group of interrelated scientific laws c. ?correlational propositions d. ?causal laws
Which statement is true?
A. People with Wernicke's look puzzled when they speak. B. People with all levels of severity of Wernicke's aphasia cannot understand what is being asked of them. C. It is hard to know whether people with Wernicke's aphasia understand what is being said, but not all are incompletely unable to comprehend language. D. Wernicke's and Broca's patients have the same level of understanding of their deficits.
Evidence suggests that autism
A) has no genetic basis. B) is caused by a single dominant gene. C) is caused by a single recessive gene. D) is caused by two abnormal genes. E) is caused by several genes and interactions with the environment.