Asked by Lovish Kumar on Jun 10, 2024

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One limitation of the sociocultural approach to understanding generalized anxiety disorders is that it cannot explain:

A) the paradox that as poverty gets worse, generalized anxiety declines.
B) the relationships among race, poverty, and job opportunity.
C) why everyone who experiences danger doesn't experience generalized anxiety.
D) the differences in generalized anxiety in countries around the world.

Sociocultural Approach

refers to the study of how society and culture influence behavior, attitudes, and mental processes.

Generalized Anxiety Disorders

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of daily life.

  • Analyze the influence of social and cultural determinants on the development and expression of anxiety disorders.
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Himanshu Singh RathoreJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The sociocultural approach focuses on how societal factors such as poverty, race, and social stability influence mental health. It does not directly address individual psychological differences that determine why some people, but not others, develop generalized anxiety when exposed to similar dangers or stressors.