Jorinda believes in evil spirits
She thinks she is suffering bad luck due to a curse placed on her. She also tells you that she can hear the spirits talking to her. What do you need to find out before deciding how to classify her perceptions?
a) Whether she only thinks she hears spirits or actually hears them.
b) Whether this a common belief in her culture.
c) Whether she is over 21 years of age.
d) Whether someone has cursed her.
Answer: b
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