What is cultural relativism?
a. A treatment approach that is based on determining genetic influences on mental illness by identifying all of a patient's family members and defining their familial relationship to the patient
b. A cultural standard that prohibits certain individuals (e.g., based on age, gender, or status) from obtaining mental health counseling unless a parent or guardian has formally granted permission
c. The belief that the expression and determination of abnormal behavior is influenced by lifestyles, cultural values, and worldviews
d. The perspective that the causes and symptoms of mental disorders are the same in all cultures and societies
Ans: c. The belief that the expression and determination of abnormal behavior is influenced by lifestyles, cultural values, and worldviews
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