Which of the following persons is most likely to seek help for his or her mental health difficulty?
A) Byron, a recently naturalized U.S. citizen from South Africa
B) Julia, who lives in Venezuela
C) Marie, a 45-year-old Caucasian female
D) Ralph, a 65-year-old postal worker
Answer: C
Rationale: In general, women participate in psychotherapy more often than men, and people aged 35 through 55 seek treatment more often than younger adults and the elderly. Also, people born and brought up in the United States and Canada are generally more likely to seek therapy than people from most other regions.
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