A Prominent Value in Japan About the Body, Called Gotai

question 66

Multiple Choice

A prominent value in Japan about the body, called gotai, refers to __________.

• A)the importance of keeping the body whole even after death
• B)the dominance of the mind over the body
• C)an emphasis on blood as the key element of bodily health
• D)the idea that men and women have distinctly different organ systems and their diseases have to be treated differently
• E)the idea that a person's liver is the key organ of the body

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Definitions:

Development of the Ego

The process through which an individual's sense of self or identity emerges and evolves, influenced by psychological, social, and biological factors.

Experience Shame

An intense emotional response felt when an individual perceives themselves as having failed to meet certain standards or expectations, which can be internal or societal.

Experience Guilt

The emotional state that arises from the realization or belief that one has caused harm or violated a moral standard.

Self-Control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses.