Schizophrenia appears to be more frequently diagnosed in minorities in a number of countries. An explanation for this is
A. people from devalued ethnic minority groups may be victims of bias and stereotyping.
B. it may be the result of misdiagnosis.
C. the levels of stress associated with stigma and isolation.
D. all of these are correct
Answer: D
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Which of the following is most likely to occur after the birth of the first child?
a. Monetary resources increase b. Greater sexual intimacy c. Less time in leisure activities for the couple alone d. More time in leisure activities for the couple alone
In one study, participants said that a $90 wine tasted better than a $10 wine, although the participants had really tasted the same wine. Interestingly, the participants' functional MRI images showed that the pleasure areas of their brains were more active when they were told they were drinking the "$90 wine.". The results of this experiment illustrate that
a. suggesting the wine was expensive created a perceptual expectancy that it would taste better. b. few people are supertasters that have the ability to discern the difference in wines. c. few people are trained to do adequate reality testing. d. suggesting the wine was expensive created inattentional blindness, blocking the actual taste sensation of the wine and creating a delusion.
Kagan asserts that children who are extremely shy might
A) become violent. B) seek intense or dangerous activities. C) be at risk for social phobia. D) engage in delinquent behavior.
Barbiturates pose a death risk because of rapid tolerance and risk of overdose. This is the result of
A) acceleration of the heart rate. B) depression of the brain's respiratory center. C) increase in blood pressure. D) damage to the nerve cells of the brain stem.