A Mental Grouping of Similar Objects, Events, Ideas, and People

question 489

Multiple Choice

A mental grouping of similar objects, events, ideas, and people is a(n)

• A) algorithm.
• B) prototype.
• C) heuristic.
• D) concept.

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Definitions:

Susto

A cultural illness primarily found in Latin America, described as a condition of intense fear believed to stem from a traumatic event causing the soul to leave the body.

Taijin-kyofusho

A Japanese culture-specific syndrome characterized by an intense fear that one's body, body parts, or bodily functions are displeasing or offensive to others.

Amok

A culturally bound syndrome primarily observed in Southeast Asia, characterized by a sudden outburst of violent behavior, often driven by a perceived slight or insult.

Moral Treatment

A historical approach to mental illness that involved treating patients with dignity, in a compassionate and respectful environment.