Research has found that members of African-American and Hispanic populations showing emotional disturbances are more likely than Caucasians to be diagnosed with schizophrenia. This illustrates
A) cultural bias.
B) interrater reliability.
C) misinterpretation of symptoms.
D) stigmatization.
E) racism.

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This illustrates cultural bias, as the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia may not take into account cultural differences in the expression of emotional disturbances. The tendency to over-diagnose schizophrenic disorders among African-American and Hispanic populations suggests that the diagnostic process may be biased against non-white individuals.

Research Has Found That Members of African-American and Hispanic Populations