In Their Study of Maya Ethnomedicine, Elois Ann Berlin and Brent

question 3

Multiple Choice

In their study of Maya ethnomedicine, Elois Ann Berlin and Brent Berlin have shown that __________.

• A) their remedies have properties not that different from biomedical treatments
• B) their treatment of disease is based entirely on the concept of balance
• C) Western treatments fail to work in the Maya culture and environment
• D) Maya women have among the most comprehensive knowledge of medicinal plants

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Definitions:

Social Harmony

A state of peace, tranquility, and accord within a community where individuals work cooperatively and conflicts are minimized.

Personal Privacy

The concept of keeping one’s personal information, preferences, and life activities confidential from others unless chosen to share.

Individualism

A conceptual framework that prioritizes the liberty of individuals to act over the control by collectives or the state.

Collectivism

A cultural value that emphasizes the importance of the group over individual achievements and the interdependence of its members.