The Text Presents the Story of Vang Xiong, a Hmong

question 98

Multiple Choice

The text presents the story of Vang Xiong, a Hmong refugee who almost succumbed to sudden death syndrome. What treatment appears to have helped his symptoms disappear?

• A) A Hmong healer interpreted his problems as being caused by unhappy spirits and she performed ceremonies to release the spirits.
• B) A psychiatrist prescribed SSRIs for his symptoms.
• C) A psychoanalyst interpreted his symptoms as survivor's guilt, which helped him work through his problems.
• D) A cognitive-behavioral therapist helped him deal with his problems through confrontational role playing and learning relaxation techniques.

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