Genetic predisposition is a biological factor, not a cultural factor.

Depression is more common in women than men across many cultures.

Being female is a gender-related factor that can increase the risk of developing an eating disorder.

In some cultures, mental illness is seen as a sign of weakness, a punishment from the gods, or a result of witchcraft or sorcery.

Stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness can lead to social isolation, employment discrimination, and difficulty accessing healthcare.

A culturally sensitive approach to treating mental illness involves using traditional healing practices, involving family members in the treatment process, and considering the patient's cultural beliefs and values.

Cross-cultural research has found that the symptoms of mental disorders can vary across cultures.

Language barriers, cultural differences in the definition of mental illness, and difficulty finding participants who are willing to participate in research are all challenges in conducting cross-cultural research in abnormal psychology.

Being female is a gender-related factor that can increase the risk of developing PTSD.

In most cultures, mental illness is not seen as a sign of strength, a blessing from the gods, or a result of good karma.

Stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness can lead to decreased social support, reduced employment opportunities, and difficulty accessing healthcare.

A culturally sensitive approach to treating mental illness does not involve ignoring the patient's cultural beliefs and values, using only Western treatment methods, or forcing the patient to conform to the therapist's culture.

Cross-cultural research has found that mental disorders are not always caused by biological factors, the symptoms of mental disorders are not always the same across cultures, and the prevalence of mental disorders is not always higher in developed countries.

Language barriers, cultural differences in the definition of mental illness, and difficulty finding participants who are willing to participate in research are all challenges in conducting cross-cultural research in abnormal psychology.

Being female is a gender-related factor that can increase the risk of developing an anxiety disorder.