Gender bias in judging abnormality manifests itself in which of the following way(s)?

a. Men are often judged by emotional yardsticks that are better suited to women.
b. Mental disorders tend to be overlooked in women, much more so than in men.
c. In diagnoses, women tend to be penalized both for conforming to and ignoring stereotypes.
d. Delusional dominating personality disorder is too frequently applied to men.


ANSWER: c

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