Foster (1976)identified Two Distinct Categories of Healers Cross-Culturally

question 8

Multiple Choice

Foster (1976) identified two distinct categories of healers cross-culturally.Of the following characteristics,which are congruent with the healing practices of naturalistic practitioners?

• A) Illness is impersonal and is due to biological forces.
• B) Illness is caused by alterations in the body equilibrium.
• C) Sorcerers can cause health and illness.
• D) Human relationships should be emphasized.
• E) Healing modalities include herbs, massage, and surgery.

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Definitions:

Genetic Disorder

A condition caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, affecting various body functions and characteristics.

Hunger Pangs

Feelings of discomfort or weakness caused by a lack of food, often signaling the need to eat.

Body Mass Index

A measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women, used to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity.

Obese

Having an excessive amount of body fat, typically measured by body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.