Asked by Cathryn Flanders on Jun 24, 2024

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The prevalence estimates of both schizophrenia and bipolar disorders are roughly comparable across diverse cultures.Which view of psychological disorders does this finding support

A)  stress-vulnerability model 
B)  relativistic 
C)  pancultural 
D)  idiosyncratic

Schizophrenia

A complex mental health disorder characterized by disordered thoughts, perceptions, emotions, and behaviors, affecting a person's ability to interpret reality.

Bipolar Disorders

A disorder in mental health, identified by significant shifts in mood, spanning from manic or hypomanic highs to depressive lows.

Pancultural

Pertaining to features or elements that are common across all cultures.

  • Describe the role of psychological, biological, and social factors in the development of psychological disorders according to the stress-vulnerability model.
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michelle anerobiJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The fact that prevalence estimates of schizophrenia and bipolar disorders are roughly comparable across diverse cultures supports the pancultural view of psychological disorders. This view suggests that some disorders are universal, and have similar symptoms and prevalence across different cultures and societies.