A Patterned Set of Ideas and Practices Relating to Illness

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patterned set of ideas and practices relating to illness is called:

• A)a medical treatment plan.
• B)medical pluralism.
• C)a medical system.
• D)a Western medical plan.
• E)a disease system.

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Definitions:

Individual Violence

Acts of violence committed by individuals, as opposed to organized groups, often motivated by personal emotions, beliefs, or grievances.

Western Federation of Miners

A labor union that organized mine workers and smelter workers in the Western United States from 1893 to 1916, known for its radical stance and militant activities.

Comstock Lode

A lode of silver ore located under the eastern slope of Mount Davidson, in Nevada, which was the first major discovery of silver ore in the United States, sparking a silver rush.

Mining Accident

A mining accident is an accident that occurs during the process of mining minerals. Thousands of miners die from mining accidents each year, especially in the process of coal and hard rock mining.