Why Did 20th-Century Anthropologists Become Interested in Psychology

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why did 20th-century anthropologists become interested in psychology?

• A) They did not believe that human nature was completely revealed in Western societies.
• B) Psychology was just becoming popular as an academic discipline.
• C) Greater contact with other cultures was showing a surprising variety of psychological patterns.
• D) They were trying to distance themselves from sociologists by focusing more on the individual.

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Definitions:

Psychopathology

The scientific study of mental disorders, including their symptoms, etiology (causes), and treatment.

Illness

A state of poor health due to disease, infection, or other malfunctions in the body or mind.

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Addicted Individual

A person who persistently engages in compulsive behavior or substance use, despite harmful consequences, due to a physical or psychological dependence.