Because customs differ across cultures, behavior that may be normative in one culture may be indicative of problems in another. This points to the importance of understanding __________ when defining psychopathology.

A. sociocultural influences
B. biological influences
C. psychological influences
D. life-cycle influences


Answer: A

Sociology

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a. Symbolic ethnicity b. Panethnicity c. Ethnocentrism d. Ethnic cleansing

Sociology

Dropping out of school affects the larger society because:

a. dropouts pay less in taxes. b. dropouts increase the demand for social services. c. dropouts are less likely to vote. d. dropouts have poorer health. e. all of the above

Sociology

Content analysis is essentially a coding operation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

In the context of drug abuse and the quality of family life, the children of alcoholics are:

A. more likely than others to be the victims of emotional abuse. B. less likely than others to blame themselves for their parents' problems. C. more likely than others to display low rates of hyperactivity. D. less likely than others to have problems with schoolwork.

Sociology