When Looking at the Links Between Culture and Health, It

question 2

Multiple Choice

When looking at the links between culture and health, it is likely that:

• A) All practices of a culture are health enabling
• B) Some practices of a culture are health enabling, while some other cultural practices are not good for health
• C) Many cultural practices are bad
• D) Most cultural practices have only a modest influence on health

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Definitions:

Overcompensate

To overcompensate means to respond too strongly or excessively in an attempt to correct a real or imagined deficiency or mistake.

Retain

Refers to the ability to keep or hold information, knowledge, or possessions.

Biologically Programmed

Characteristics or behaviors that are determined by genetics and biology, often implying a hardwired disposition in living organisms.

John Bowlby

A British psychologist best known for his work in developing attachment theory, which emphasizes the importance of early emotional bonds formed between children and their caregivers.