Question

African Americans are more likely to be given a diagnosis of schizophrenia because Select one: They are more likely than white people to have the disorder Clinician bias leads to misinterpretation of symptoms They more often report episodes of sleep paralysis, which is associated with the disorder All answer choices are correct

Answer 1

Clinician bias leads to misinterpretation of symptoms

Step-by-step explanation:

Interpersonal interactions are the major factor that presents the misinterpretation of signs and symptoms of schizophrenia. Difference in culture, society, economy and ethnicity forms the basis of the misdiagnosis of schizophrenia. Diagnostic bias in the clinical practices reflects on the increase in the bipolar disorder in African-American and white populations.