Which of the following statements about the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness is true?
A)compared to women, men are more likely to be prescribed psychotropic drug
B)compared to White persons, Black persons are more likely to be described by psychiatrists as "dangerous", even when their case summaries are identical
C)compared to Black persons, White persons are more likely to be described by psychiatrists as "dangerous", even when their case summaries are identical
D)race does not influence psychiatric diagnosis
E)sex does not influence psychiatric diagnosis or treatment

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Research has shown that Black persons are more likely to be described as "dangerous" or "violent" by psychiatrists, even when their case summaries are identical to those of White persons. This can lead to increased stigmatization and potentially harmful treatment, such as being overmedicated or involuntarily committed to psychiatric institutions.

Which of the Following Statements About the Diagnosis and Treatment