African Americans are more likely to be given a diagnosis of schizophrenia because:
A. They are more likely than white people to suffer from the disorder
B. Clinician bias leads to misinterpretation of symptoms
C. They more often report episodes of sleep paralysis, which is associated with the disorder.
D. All of the above
Answer: B. Clinician bias leads to misinterpretation of symptoms
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