Author Question: Research suggests that the gender differences observed in the prevalence of many personality ... (Read 33 times)

pane00 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

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.

Question 2

According to your textbook, the main reason that we do not have sufficient research examining the development of personality disorders is that

a. many individuals do not seek treatment in the early phases of these disorders.
b. there is insufficient research funding for these disorders, due to relative lack of public awareness.
c. sophisticated research methods are necessary to study disorders that are so ingrained in personality.
d. all of these are cited as key contributors to the lack of sufficient research.