Some individuals have suggested that there is gender bias in psychiatric diagnosis.According to the paper by Widiger and Spitzer described in your textbook,which of the following situations would necessarily demonstrate the existence of such bias?

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Widiger and Spitzer argue that gender bias in psychiatric diagnosis would be demonstrated if men and women presenting with the same cluster of symptoms were assigned different diagnoses. This would indicate that gender stereotypes or assumptions were influencing the diagnostic process, rather than objective clinical criteria or evidence. A difference in prevalence between sexes may or may not be indicative of bias, as it may reflect actual differences in risk factors, genetics, or socialization.

Some Individuals Have Suggested That There Is Gender Bias in Psychiatric