Define Culture-Bound Syndrome; Describe Three of the Five Culture-Bound Syndromes

question 148

Essay

Define culture-bound syndrome; describe three of the five culture-bound syndromes discussed in your textbook; and identify the disorder that appears to be a syndrome of Western cultures.

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Definitions:

Microgram

A unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one-millionth of a gram.

Milliliters

A unit of volume in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a liter or about 0.0338 fluid ounces.

Liter

A metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 milliliters or about 0.264 gallons.

Kilograms

A unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams.