In comparing the experience of hearing voices between individuals from America versus India, a smaller percentage of Indians reported that their voices were a sign of a psychological disorder. Instead, they viewed the voices as spiritual messages or the voice of a Hindu god. This demonstrates __________.

A. how people from varied backgrounds conceptualize mental health issues
B. how nature plays a role in development of abnormal behavior
C. the universal nature of some psychological disorders
D. that mental illness is more acceptable in some cultures than others


Answer: A

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