The Idea That Psychological Processes Can Affect Bodily States

question 49

Multiple Choice

The idea that psychological processes can affect bodily states

• A) has not yet taken hold in western culture but has in other cultures.
• B) is relatively new to western culture but is starting to take hold.
• C) is unique to western culture but accepted elsewhere.
• D) has a long history in western culture but is unique to eastern culture.
• E) has a long history in western culture, and may be even more deeply embedded in other cultures.

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