Research suggests that the gender differences observed in the prevalence of many personality disorders may be due to
A. genetic differences.
B. gender-specific learned behavior patterns.
C. gender bias on the part of the diagnosing clinician.
D. cultural scripts that dictate the type of disordered behavior appropriate for each gender.
Answer: C
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