A Sociocultural Filter Is __________

question 85

Multiple Choice

A sociocultural filter is __________.

• A)a set of considerations specific to a culture or community that influences the reception of public information
• B)an approach that is particularly inadvisable when trying to communicate with a particular culture or community
• C)a type of enabling behavior that reduces the effectiveness of a drug abuse prevention program
• D)the level of abuse potential in a drug within a specific culture or community

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Definitions:

Forbidden Foods

Specific foods that are restricted or avoided based on dietary rules, personal choices, or cultural practices.

Overcontrolling Families

Families characterized by excessive regulation and a lack of autonomy for members, often resulting in psychological issues.

Hilde Bruch

A psychiatrist and psychoanalyst known for her seminal work on eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa and obesity.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.