A Recent Immigrant to Canada Has Been Having Some Difficulties

question 120

Multiple Choice

A recent immigrant to Canada has been having some difficulties with everyday life,and after some initial hesitation,decides to see a therapist for some assistance.After the interview,the therapist makes a particular diagnosis and is discussing the case with a colleague when the colleague raises some concerns.She points out that the therapist may need to reconsider his diagnosis because the behaviours involved are much more common and are even considered "normal" in the country from which the person came.The views of the colleague are most consistent with the ___________ perspective on psychological disorders.

• A)sociocultural
• B)behavioural
• C)biological
• D)cognitive

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Definitions:

Scientific Method

A systematic, logical approach used in scientific research to formulate, test, and validate hypotheses through experimentation and observation.

Attitude Formation

The process by which individuals develop their outlook and opinions towards objects, people, or events based on experience and information.

Behavioral Learning

A theory that explains how people learn new behaviors through conditioning, either by associating two stimuli or by rewards and punishments.

Cue

A signal or stimulus that triggers a specific response or action, often used in behavior and perception.