The assertion that people with mental disorders are less likely to complete their education or hold a steady job is best explained by the

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The term "downward drift hypothesis" explains how individuals with mental disorders are more likely to experience social and economic disadvantage, leading to lower education and employment outcomes. This theory suggests that the mental disorder itself is not causing the downward mobility, but rather the consequences of the disorder (such as impaired functioning and stigma) contribute to the individual's lowered socioeconomic status.

The Assertion That People with Mental Disorders Are Less Likely