Asked by Alyssa McMullan on Jun 23, 2024

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According to your text,in any given year,one in four Americans over age 18 has a psychological disorder.However,there are large differences in which disorders occur more in each sex.
A) Describe one factor (biological,environmental,psychological,sociocultural) that would explain why women are more likely to experience major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders.
B) Describe one factor (biological,environmental,psychological,sociocultural) that would explain why men are more likely to experience antisocial personality disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities, along with physical symptoms.

Anxiety Disorders

Mental health disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear, impacting daily living and overall well-being.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.

  • Evaluate and comprehend the manifestations, identification, and coping mechanisms of emotional, cognitive, and self-related disorders in various contexts.
  • Examine the traits, commonalities, and distinctions among bipolar disorders, major depressive disorder, and personality disorders, encompassing cognitive elements and the difficulties in modifying behaviors.
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Jenifer AndradeJun 23, 2024
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A) Some examples: biological-hormones,prenatal development/nutrition/exposure to certain things;environmental-women are encouraged to express their feelings more,and women have greater stress levels;psychological-women are more likely to have negative thoughts about themselves,and women have a greater tendency to feel negative emotions;sociocultural-women are oppressed in society
B) Some examples: biological-hormones,prenatal development,increased levels of certain neurotransmitters;environmental-men are taught to be more aggressive and ambitious;psychological-men are less sensitive to others' emotional states,and men are more likely motivated by positive emotions (pleasure);sociocultural-men are exposed to aggression and violence to a greater degree than women,and men are more likely to choose professions that encourage manipulation or a lack of empathy