MMMU-Pro / test_Psychology_163 / There are multiple reasons for racial and ethnic mental health treatment…

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1. social control theory
2. culture of poverty theory
3. social mobility
4. social stratification theory
5. human capital
6. structural functionalism
7. cognitive dissonance theory
8. theory of social reproduction
9. intersectionality theory
10. social reinforcement theory

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There are multiple reasons for racial and ethnic mental health treatment disparities in the United States. These differences have implications for mental health care. The following bar graph illustrates some of these disparities. <image 1> George, an African American, was raised in surroundings of the lowest socioeconomic status (SES). By working very hard in school, he earned an associate's degree in accounting. He began to take cocaine to keep up with his studies, and just before graduation began using heroin as well. He now experiences withdrawal without the drug and spends most of his time in efforts to obtain the drug. His student loans are coming due, but he has not been able to find a job because of his addiction. Based on the graph, what is the best explanation for why George is likely to continue to have an addiction problem and to remain in the lower SES?

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Psychology