Which of the Following Statements Supports the Argument by Kirmayer

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements supports the argument by Kirmayer (2007) that psychotherapy itself is inescapably bound to a particular cultural framework?

• A)Expressions of abnormality and their underlying psychological causes are not bound to culture at all.
• B)Cultures invariably focus on the independent sense of self rather than the interdependent sense of self.
• C)Psychotherapy requires probing into the self,and cultures differ on notions of the self.
• D)The goal of psychotherapy is to help people to become more functional within their society,but functionality is independent of culture.

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Definitions:

Loss Of Appetite

A decreased desire to eat, which can be due to various factors including emotional distress, illness, or medication side effects.

Difficulty In Concentrating

A common cognitive issue where an individual finds it challenging to focus their attention on specific tasks or for an extended period of time.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by anxiety, fear, moodiness, worry, envy, frustration, jealousy, and loneliness.

Big Five

A model of personality that outlines five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.