It Is Difficult to Use Cultural Norms to Define Psychopathology

question 95

Multiple Choice

It is difficult to use cultural norms to define psychopathology because cultural factors seem to significantly affect how psychopathology manifests itself) Which of the following may be factors?

• A)Social and cultural factors will affect the vulnerability of an individual to causal factors
• B)Culture can produce 'culture-bound' symptoms of psychopathology which seem confined to specific cultures
• C)Culture can produce 'culture-bound' symptoms of psychopathology,which can influence how stress,anxiety and depression manifest themselves)
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

A theoretical framework in sociology that posits societal conflicts arise from inequalities in power and resources, leading to social change.

Family Function

The roles and responsibilities performed by a family, including socialization, support, and the transmission of culture.

Nuclear Family

A family unit consisting of two parents and their children, considered a traditional family structure in many societies.

Cohabitating

The act of living together in a romantic relationship without being legally married.