An Example of the Interpretivist Approach in Medical Anthropology Is

question 34

Multiple Choice

An example of the interpretivist approach in medical anthropology is __________.

• A)showing how a song sung by a shaman might help a woman through a difficult birth
• B)analysis of the role of global political interests in causing child malnutrition
• C)studying how hookworm is related to wet rice cultivation in Asia
• D)assessment of the impact of disease during colonial contact
• E)revealing the role poverty plays in disease.

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Definitions:

Ambivalence

Ambivalence is the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Compliance

The act of conforming to a rule, command, or request, either willingly or through pressure or obligation.

Stuck

A state of being unable to move forward or make progress in a particular situation or task.

Trait Resistance

A personality characteristic that involves resilience and an ability to withstand stress or adversity.