A Culture Bound Syndrome Is Defined as

question 52

Multiple Choice

A culture bound syndrome is defined as

• A) a set of symptoms that has arisen because of faulty or incomplete socialization.
• B) a set of symptoms that is much more common in some societies than in others.
• C) the tendency for people from immigrant cultures to avoid seeking help from mainstream healthcare professionals.
• D) a set of symptoms that has arisen because of the clash between an immigrants culture of origin and mainstream American culture.

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Definitions:

Legal Authority

Refers to the legally delegated or invested power to enforce laws, exact obedience, or make decisions.

Family Caregivers

Individuals, often family members, who provide care for relatives with chronic illness, disability, or aging-related needs.

Informed Consent

The process of providing comprehensive information about a medical procedure or experiment to a participant or patient, allowing them to make a voluntary and educated decision to proceed.

Witness

A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place and can provide a firsthand account of what happened.