Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Cultures impact how a mental disorder is defined.
2. The age of onset for mental disorders is the same across cultures.
3. Homosexuality is currently considered a mental disorder according to the American Psychiatric Association.
4. Generally speaking, at least some mental disorders are biologically based.


1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A) genetics. B) multiple factors. C) parental and peer influences. D) responses to life stressors.

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