In Some Cultures It Is More Acceptable to Say, "Than

question 33

Multiple Choice

In some cultures it is more acceptable to say, "Than is not feeling well" than to say "Than is feeling depressed." Based on the discussion in the textbook, you would be correct if you assumed that cultures which use ____________ probably have ____________.

• A) more words for psychological disorders; a low degree of cultural acceptance for those disorders
• B) more words for psychological disorders; more people with serious psychological disorders
• C) fewer words for psychological disorders; better resources to deal with those disorders in the community
• D) fewer words for psychological disorders; some cultural stigma attached to those disorders

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