The __________ explanation for the relationship between social class and mental disorder suggests that those with mental disorders "drift" down the social ladder.

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The social selection explanation, also known as the "drift hypothesis," suggests that individuals with mental disorders are more likely to experience downward social mobility, or "drift" down the social ladder, due to the impairments caused by their disorders.

The __________ Explanation for the Relationship Between Social Class and Mental