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.
c
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Which model encourages U.S. minority groups to draw from their own cultural identities while integrating themselves into the dominant culture?
A. pluralistic society model B. bicultural identity model C. multicultural model D. cultural assimilation model
Describe validity and reliability. How would you know if an intelligence test was reliable?
What will be an ideal response?
Recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse are controversial because of all but which of the following reasons?
a. Techniques used to recover these memories may actually foster false memories. b. It would be unusual, even rare, to completely forget an instance of childhood abuse. c. We lack means of differentiating true memories from false ones. d. Even people who are sure of their memories may be subject to memory distortions. e. False memories can be implanted in people's minds.
Which of the following is no longer considered a weakness of psychosocial theory?
a. Basic concepts are presented in terms that are abstract and difficult to measure. b. A dynamic view of the interaction between a genetically guided plan and societal expectations is offered. c. The theory identifies predictable crises throughout the lifespan. d. The theory provides a broad societal and historical perspective within which to study development.